Football - James Brosher Photography https://www.brosher.com/blog/tag/football/ Portfolio website for James Brosher, a Bloomington, Indiana based editorial and wedding photographer specializing in action, documentary, and portrait images. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:28:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.brosher.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/logo-75x75.png Football - James Brosher Photography https://www.brosher.com/blog/tag/football/ 32 32 IU defeats Miami for first football national championship https://www.brosher.com/blog/2026/01/28/iu-defeats-miami-for-first-football-national-championship/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:16:51 +0000 https://www.brosher.com/?p=23840 A week later, it still doesn’t seem real. A week later, I’m still at a loss for words. The Indiana Hoosiers are the undefeated champions of college football. When I photographed my first IU football game 18 years ago – a 42-20 home loss to Ball State – this outcome didn’t just feel unlikely; it […]

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]]> A week later, it still doesn’t seem real. A week later, I’m still at a loss for words. The Indiana Hoosiers are the undefeated champions of college football. When I photographed my first IU football game 18 years ago – a 42-20 home loss to Ball State – this outcome didn’t just feel unlikely; it felt utterly unimaginable. I don’t typically photograph sports in my role at Indiana University, which made the opportunity to document this postseason run for the university administration all the more special. That run culminated in IU’s dramatic 27-21 victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. To witness and capture this journey from the sidelines was an incredible privilege I will never forget.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) kisses the trophy on stage following IU’s win against Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
The IU trident adorns a lifeguard hut in Miami Beach on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
People walk along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Signage for the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship stands in Miami Beach on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
The IU Marching Hundred perform at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Members of the IU Marching Hundred run as they perform “Shout” at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Hoosier the Bison greets fans at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
An IU cheerleader holds a megaphone during a pep rally at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Members of the IU Marching Hundred perform at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU Cheerleaders pump up the crowd at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Members of the IU Marching Hundred perform at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU fans pose for a photo at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU fans pose for a photo at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Fans pack Bayfront Park during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
A fan wears IU trident earrings during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Jerome Collins and members of Straight No Chaser perform during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
A fan plays ladder toss, also known as hillbilly golf, during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU Cheerleaders and the Marching Hundred pump up the crowd during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Fans dance during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Clayton Anderson performs during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Fans tailgate before the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Hard Rock Stadium is pictured before the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
A young IU fan waits for the start of the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Mark Cuban smiles as he prepares for an interview with ESPN before the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU cheerleaders pump up the crowd during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson pumps up the student section before the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU fans cheer during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU cheerleaders wave flags before the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana lines up against Miami during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU fans cheer during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Miami defensive lineman Ahmad Moten Sr. (99) pressures Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana running back Kaelon Black (8) runs past Miami defensive back Jakobe Thomas (8) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana defenders Jamari Sharpe (22), Mario Landino (97) and Mikail Kamara (6) swarm tackle Miami running back Mark Fletcher Jr. (4) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) runs after a catch during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) looks to pass during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU fans hold a Fernando Mendoza banner before the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana defensive lineman Mikail Kamara (6) pressures Miami quarterback Carson Beck (11) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) celebrates a sack during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal shakes hands with wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) fakes a handoff to running back Kaelon Black (8) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
A pass bounces out of the grasp of Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) makes a move past Miami linebacker Mohamed Toure (1) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. The pass was later ruled incomplete. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU fans make noise as Miami runs a play in the red zone during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana running back Roman Hemby (1) runs past Miami defensive back Ethan O’Connor (24) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana defensive lineman Mikail Kamara (6) blocks a punt from Miami’s Dylan Joyce (94) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana linebacker Isaiah Jones (46) recovers a punt blocked by defensive lineman Mikail Kamara (6) for a touchdown during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti watches a play from the sidelines during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker (95) pressures Miami quarterback Carson Beck (11) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU cheerleaders wave flags following an IU touchdown during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22) celebrates his game-clinching interception in the closing seconds of the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. Also pictured are defensive back Louis Moore (7) and defensive lineman Daniel Ndukwe (17). (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
A young fan cries as IU wins the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Confetti falls after IU won the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU Marching Hundred drum major Rosamaria McMahon cries after IU won the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Fans cry tears of joy after IU won the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Confetti falls after IU won the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti smiles on stage following IU’s win against Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) celebrates with the trophy after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU RedSteppers lay in confetti on the field following IU’s win against Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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]]> IU crushes Oregon in CFP Semifinal at the Peach Bowl https://www.brosher.com/blog/2026/01/13/iu-oregon-cfp-semifinal-peach-bowl/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:23:38 +0000 https://www.brosher.com/?p=23803 The post IU crushes Oregon in CFP Semifinal at the Peach Bowl appeared first on James Brosher Photography.

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Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) reacts after catching a touchdown during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) catches a touchdown in front of Oregon defensive back Aaron Flowers (21) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU fans walk past the Olympic rings in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU fans wait in line for towels during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Peach Bowl, in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
An IU fan shows off her jacket during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Peach Bowl, in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Buttons depict Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Peach Bowl, in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU fans pose for a group photo during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Peach Bowl, in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Members of the RedStepper Dance Team wait on the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti watches his players warm up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Drum major Rosamaria McMahon leads the Marching Hundred onto the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU fans cheer during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU cheerleaders run flags onto the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana defensive back D’Angelo Ponds (5) returns an interception for a touchdown during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU fans react to an interception returned for a touchdown during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana linebacker Isaiah Jones (46) throws Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) out of bounds after a run during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana players swarm Oregon running back Jay Harris (22) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana defensive lineman Daniel Ndukwe (17) reacts to a sack during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana running back Kaelon Black (8) jumps over Oregon defenders during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Oregon defensive back Aaron Flowers (21) pushes Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) out of bounds after a long run during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti watches a play from the sidelines during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) tosses the ball to running back Kaelon Black (8) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana defensive lineman Daniel Ndukwe (17) forces a fumble by Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (5) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) reacts to an Oregon turnover during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) looks to throw deep during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU fans react to the action on the field during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Pat McAfee speaks with an official while broadcasting for ESPN during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana linebacker Kaiden Turner (14) recovers a blocked punt during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) rushes the ball near the goal line during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
An IU fan dances during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana running back Kaelon Black (8) rushes for a touchdown during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, left, linebacker Aiden Fisher and wide receiver Elijah Sarratt celebrate on stage following a win against Oregon in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti waits for the trophy presentation following a win in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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]]> IU defeats Ohio State in Big Ten Football Championship Game https://www.brosher.com/blog/2025/12/15/iu-defeats-ohio-state-in-big-ten-football-championship-game/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:45:42 +0000 https://www.brosher.com/?p=23750 The post IU defeats Ohio State in Big Ten Football Championship Game appeared first on James Brosher Photography.

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Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) celebrates with offensive lineman Carter Smith (65) after catching a touchdown in the second half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti celebrates with the trophy after winning the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU fans pose with a balloon bison during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Big Ten Football Championship Game, in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Drum major Rosamaria McMahon leads the Marching Hundred during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Big Ten Football Championship Game, in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana University Marching Hundred feature twirler Sydney Butz waits to perform during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Big Ten Football Championship Game, in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Members of the IU Marching Hundred perform during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Big Ten Football Championship Game, in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
DJ Iman Tucker poses with a fan during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Big Ten Football Championship Game, in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) warms up before the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
IU cheerleaders run flags on to the field before the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Ohio State’s Caden Curry (92) hits IU’s Fernando Mendoza (15) during the first half of the Big Ten title game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) lays on the field following a big hit during the first half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Mendoza left the game for a play but returned. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana’s D’Angelo Ponds (5), Mikail Kamara (6) and Louis Moore (7) tackle Ohio State running back Bo Jackson (25) during the first half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana defensive lineman Mario Landino (97) pressures Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) during the first half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) looks to pass during the first half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) hands the ball off during the first half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) tackles Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek (89) during the second half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) escapes pressure from Ohio State defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (97) during the second half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) celebrates after catching a touchdown with tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) during the second half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) attempts a quarterback sneak on fourth down during the second half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Sayin’s knee hit the ground short of the line to gain resulting in a turnover on downs. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Ohio State kicker Jayden Fielding (38) misses a field goal during the second half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana fans react as IU closes out a victory against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana fans cheer on their team during the closing minutes of a win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Confetti falls after Indiana’s win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana University President Pamela S. Whitten hugs IU Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson after IU’s win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana fans react in the closing moments of a win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson hugs offensive lineman Pat Coogan (78) after the team’s win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) celebrates with the game MVP trophy after a win in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) hugs defensive lineman Stephen Daley (8) after a win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Indiana cheerleaders toss confetti in celebration after IU’s win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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]]> Drone views of IU vs. Purdue snow game https://www.brosher.com/blog/2024/12/01/drone-views-of-iu-vs-purdue-snow-game/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:20:48 +0000 https://www.brosher.com/?p=23267 For the final home game of IU’s historic football season, I coordinated with the IU Athletics Department to capture aerial photos and videos of a snow-covered Memorial Stadium. This was IU’s first home night game of the season, presenting an interesting opportunity to capture the sold-out stadium after dark. The snowy weather at kickoff added […]

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]]> For the final home game of IU’s historic football season, I coordinated with the IU Athletics Department to capture aerial photos and videos of a snow-covered Memorial Stadium. This was IU’s first home night game of the season, presenting an interesting opportunity to capture the sold-out stadium after dark. The snowy weather at kickoff added another unique element to the photos. It’s not often that we have snow in Bloomington this early in the season, let alone for a football game. The game marked my third experience flying within a temporary flight restriction (TFR) after being granted a waiver from the FAA.

Memorial Stadium is pictured during the first half of an NCAA college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Snow accumulates on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)
Memorial Stadium is pictured during the first half of an NCAA college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

NOTE: All photos in this post were captured by a drone flying within the temporary flight restriction (TFR) outlined in FDC NOTAM 0/0367 under the authority of FAA waiver.

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]]> IU-Ohio State Football Drone https://www.brosher.com/blog/2023/09/03/iu-ohio-state-football-drone/ Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:38:00 +0000 https://www.brosher.com/?p=22911 For IU’s home opener against Ohio State, I worked with the IU Athletics Department to capture aerial photos and videos of a nearly-full Memorial Stadium. This all followed an application and paperwork process with the FAA and TSA. Ultimately, I was granted a waiver allowing me to operate a drone within the temporary flight restriction […]

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]]> For IU’s home opener against Ohio State, I worked with the IU Athletics Department to capture aerial photos and videos of a nearly-full Memorial Stadium. This all followed an application and paperwork process with the FAA and TSA. Ultimately, I was granted a waiver allowing me to operate a drone within the temporary flight restriction (TFR) blanketing the airspace over the stadium. Some of this is outlined in a post I contributed to for the University Photographers Association of America (UPAA).

Aerial view of Memorial Stadium during NCAA college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Aerial view of Memorial Stadium during NCAA college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)
Aerial view of Memorial Stadium during NCAA college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

NOTE: All photos in this post were captured by a drone flying within the temporary flight restriction (TFR) outlined in FDC NOTAM 0/0367 under the authority of FAA waiver.

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