Aiden Fisher Leaves UCLA Game; Listed Probable for Maryland

Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher exited IU’s win over UCLA in the first quarter after a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown and an apparent left-knee injury; he was seen on the sideline in a brace and is undergoing x‑rays and MRIs. Coach Curt Cignetti listed Fisher as “probable” for this week’s game at Maryland after the precautionary testing. Fisher, a preseason first‑team All‑America‑caliber leader, has 49 tackles this season, multiple tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, an interception and has made 32 consecutive starts; he serves as the team’s on-field communicator/“green dot.” Isaiah Jones took over the green‑dot role and delivered a strong relief performance (team‑high eight tackles, 0.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, a pass breakup, a hurry and a forced fumble). Starting kickoff specialist and long‑range kicker Brendan Franke is listed as questionable after leaving the UCLA game with an injury sustained on the opening kickoff.