Nick’s English Hut adopted the bison logo around the same time as IU had the bison mascot. However, at Nick’s, the bison representation survived through the years and is still a part of their logo ...

The bison was originally used in the 1920s and intermittently until 1969. ... When the 2025 Indiana football schedule was released, there were more hints at the bison's return.

Thus, it would appear a mascot is returning to IU's sidelines. When the 2025 Indiana football schedule was released, there were more hints at the bison's return.

On Tuesday, Indiana unveiled the return of the bison mascot, now known as Hoosier the Bison, which will debut at athletic events beginning in the fall. 247Sports Logo 247Sports ...

The decision to bring back the mascot comes after a successful football season, in which the Hoosiers went 11-2 overall en route to its first-ever College Football Playoff appearance.

Inside The Herd: The story behind Bison led Luxury Exteriors NDSU football players pose in front of the Luxury Exteriors logo. Photo courtesy of Luxury Exteriors.

Thus, it would appear a mascot is returning to IU's sidelines. When the 2025 Indiana football schedule was released, there were more hints at the bison's return.