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What Does “Hoosier” Mean? Indiana’s Nickname Explained Ahead of Peach Bowl

As Indiana gets ready to battle Oregon in the CFP semifinal, fans ask: what is a Hoosier? Dictionary.com defines it as “a native or inhabitant of Indiana.” The nickname dates to the 1820s and gained popularity after John Finley’s 1833 poem The Hoosier’s Nest. Indiana officially adopted “Hoosiers” for football in 1923, cementing a name long tied to state identity.