Why is Indiana's mascot a bison? Explaining the history behind Hoosier the Bison

Hoosier The Bison is back, baby. Indiana University’s official mascot - Hoosier The Bison - has returned to the ...

What Is the Indiana Hoosiers Mascot? Full History of Hoosier the Bison, What It Symbolizes & Who’s in the Costume

While the mascot has been a fixture at high-profile events, this season, Indiana unveiled Hoosier the Bison, a fresh face for ...

Utah State University archivists uncover untamed tales of ‘GUS the bull’, former live mascot

Years before crowds at Utah State University (USU) cheered for their mascot Big Blue, a real-life bull named GUS trod the ...

What is Indiana's mascot? What is a Hoosier? What to know about IU branding

The Hoosiers revived a mascot Aug. 30, 2025. Here's why they settled on reviving the mascot, what it is and what it has to do with Indiana.
NBC New York

Are live animals as college football mascots on their way out? A history of the practice

As evidenced by the sideline brawls and sign-stealing scandals of games past, emotions run high on college football gamedays. Sometimes so high that even the teams’ mascots feel compelled to get in on ...
Newsday

College football mascots just as good at keeping their identities secret as firing up a crowd

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Ross Ramsey enjoys spending time with fellow alums at Michigan State football tailgates. These aren’t just any old former Spartans, though. They were Sparty himself – something ...
Bozeman Daily Chronicle

College football mascots just as good at keeping their identities secret as firing up a crowd

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. EAST LANSING, Mich. — Ross Ramsey enjoys spending time with fellow alums at Michigan State ...