Indiana football arrived in Atlanta on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 and headed straight to Mercedes-Benz Stadium as preparations ramped up for the Peach Bowl rematch with Oregon. This photo gallery captures IU players Aiden Fisher, Pat Coogan, D’Angelo Ponds and quarterback Fernando Mendoza speaking with reporters after the team’s arrival, along with offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan, and defensive coordinator Bryant Haines addressing the media. The gallery also includes scenes around downtown near the stadium, exterior and interior views of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and a look at the field where the Hoosiers will take the spotlight. Photos by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian.
Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: indiana football’s aiden fisher speaks to the media after arriving at the mercedes-benz stadium ahead of the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: indiana football’s pat coogan speaks to the media after arriving at the mercedes-benz stadium ahead of the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: indiana football bryant haines bryant haines speaks to the media after arriving at the mercedes-benz stadium ahead of the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: indiana football offensive coordinator mike shanahan speaks to the media after arriving at the mercedes-benz stadium ahead of the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: indiana football’s pat coogan speaks to the media after arriving at the mercedes-benz stadium ahead of the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: indiana football’s fernando mendoza speaks to the media after arriving at the mercedes-benz stadium ahead of the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: indiana football’s aiden fisher speaks to the media after arriving at the mercedes-benz stadium ahead of the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: indiana football’s d’angelo ponds speaks to the media after arriving at the mercedes-benz stadium ahead of the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: indiana football’s fernando mendoza speaks to the media after arriving at the mercedes-benz stadium ahead of the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: exterior of mercedes-benz stadium where indiana university will play against oregon in the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: street scene near the mercedes-benz stadium where indiana university will play against oregon in the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: indiana football’s pat coogan, aiden fisher and others arrive at the mercedes-benz stadium ahead of the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: indiana football quarterback fernando mendoza speaks to the media after arriving at the mercedes-benz stadium ahead of the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: indiana football quarterback fernando mendoza speaks to the media after arriving at the mercedes-benz stadium ahead of the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)Atlanta, georgia – january 7, 2026: field at mercedes-benz stadium where indiana university will play against oregon in the the peach bowl, on january 7, 2026 in atlanta, georgia. (photo by jeremy hogan/the bloomingtonian)
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