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Aiden Fisher is the unquestioned heartbeat, backbone and brain of Indiana’s defense

Browning Headshotby: Zach Browning07/27/25ZachBrowning17
Aiden Fisher
Jul 22, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Photo Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Aiden Fisher didn’t come to Indiana to blend in. He came to take control. Once an overlooked recruit, he’s now the brain and backbone of a College Football Playoff defense — calling checks, leading film study and earning the trust of coaches to change plays on the fly. He’s not just a linebacker. He’s the quarterback of the defense.