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C.J. Stroud Had Strong Message Amid Texans’ Four-Game Win Streak

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1 month ago

December 1, 2025

C.J. Stroud Had Strong Message Amid Texans’ Four-Game Win Streak

The Houston Texans were able to close out a big divisional win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13 for what comes out to be their fourth win in a row, and elevates them two games over .500 thanks to a strong, well-rounded effort in all three phases of the game.

The Texans especially showed once again that they’ve turned a page with their late-game execution, piecing together another one-score victory that’s shifted the tune from how they started off this season with their inability to finish and close out when they needed to most.

But thanks to a stout defensive effort on the Colts’ final offensive drive, and C.J. Stroud returning to the lineup to put points on the board in every quarter for Houston, it was just enough to squeeze out a win number seven on the year.

For Stroud, the win sends a simple message: after a few times of coming up short, this team has learned to win and has all the talent on all sides of the football to keep the momentum flowing.

“You cut yourself a couple of times, you start to heal, and you start to learn how to not cut yourself anymore,” Stroud said of the Texans’ late-game situations postgame, via an interview with CBS Sports‘ Evan Washburn.

“I thought we did a great job, all glory goes to God, and I’m just grateful for this team, for or offense, defense and special teams playing together. So, man, it’s a big time win for us. We’re going to keep it rolling.”

C.J. Stroud Loves What He Saw From Texans in Win vs. Colts

Nov 30, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws against Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Stroud himself had a nice day in his first game back from a three-week absence due to concussion protocol, throwing for over 270 yards on the day, completing over 65% of his passes, and keeping the Texans’ offense afloat throughout.

Along with a powerful defensive week once again, limiting the Colts to their lowest scoring outing on the season thus far, the Texans were really able to take control of Indianapolis on both sides of the ball, and for Stroud, sends a major message to the rest of the league: this Houston roster is a dangerous one.

“Man, we’re super dangerous,” Stroud continued postgame “We’ve lost some close games against some really good teams. If we find a way to win some close games going past Thanksgiving we’’ll be able to put ourselves in position to do whatever we want. It’s a great Colts team, we’re going to see them again.”

“It’s a grind every week, and it’s hard to win in the league, but if you can get it done, man, it’s a blessing.”

“We’re super dangerous.” – CJ Stroud talking with our @EvanWashburn following a HUGE divisional win over the Colts pic.twitter.com/swRhzGREVK
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) November 30, 2025

Time will tell if the Texans and Stroud can keep that hot hand rolling into next week against the Kansas City Chiefs. But right now, this team has presented itself as a group that no team wants to face down the stretch, their signal-caller is finding his groove, and now with a win in Indy, they have a real chance at stealing the AFC South crown after their season hopes once looked dead in the water.

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More big temperature swings this week

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2 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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Our Monday brings clouds, but we’re also expecting many hours of sunshine to brighten things up. Winds turn more out of the west, which will allow us to warm temperatures back above average. Afternoon highs reach into the lower 40s.

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The “warm-up” doesn’t last too long. A midweek system brings the chance for rain and snow showers followed by more typical January temperatures.

Indianapolis Weather Forecast:
Monday: Sun and clouds. High: 42°
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Showers possible. High: 50°
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain/snow showers. High: 42°

Indianapolis 7-Day Weather Forecast

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IU Indianapolis visits Milwaukee on 7-game road skid

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January 11, 2026

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IU Indianapolis visits Milwaukee on 7-game road skid

IU Indianapolis Jaguars (4-14, 0-7 Horizon League) at Milwaukee Panthers (7-10, 3-3 Horizon League)

Milwaukee; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -9.5; over/under is 166.5

BOTTOM LINE: IU Indianapolis will look to end its seven-game road skid when the Jaguars face Milwaukee.

The Panthers have gone 5-2 at home. Milwaukee ranks third in the Horizon League in rebounding with 34.1 rebounds. Faizon Fields leads the Panthers with 6.1 boards.

The Jaguars are 0-7 in Horizon League play. IU Indianapolis allows 90.1 points to opponents while being outscored by 5.1 points per game.

Milwaukee scores 77.4 points per game, 12.7 fewer points than the 90.1 IU Indianapolis gives up. IU Indianapolis averages 5.6 more points per game (85.0) than Milwaukee allows to opponents (79.4).

The Panthers and Jaguars square off Sunday for the first time in Horizon League play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Isaiah Dorceus is averaging 5.8 points and 4.2 assists for the Panthers. Danilo Jovanovich is averaging 12.5 points and 6.2 rebounds while shooting 55.4% over the last 10 games.

Kyler D’Augustino is scoring 17.8 points per game with 3.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Jaguars. Jaxon Edwards is averaging 10.4 points and 1.9 steals over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 4-6, averaging 74.2 points, 33.9 rebounds, 13.4 assists, 5.5 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 41.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.0 points per game.

Jaguars: 2-8, averaging 79.1 points, 28.4 rebounds, 20.2 assists, 9.6 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 83.5 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Brief anti-ICE protest pops up on East 86th Street in north Indianapolis

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January 10, 2026

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Brief anti-ICE protest pops up on East 86th Street in north Indianapolis

Anti-ICE protesters lined up on both sides of East 86th Street, near the Monon Trail crossing, in Indianapolis on the afternoon of Jan. 10, 2026.

The group of roughly 200 people chanted, “this is what democracy looks like” and held up signs as vehicles drove by, with some drivers beeping in support.

“Since President Trump took office for his second term, it’s not normal and we can’t be conditioned anymore,” Peter Moore, a 48-year-old resident of Carmel, told IndyStar when asked why he was attending the protest. “The more we protest, the more of an effect we’re going to gradually have. I’m very encouraged by the response out here.”

More than 1,000 anti-ICE protests are scheduled nationwide for Jan. 10, and Jan. 11, following the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Good, 37, was shot and killed on Jan. 7 by Jonathan Ross, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement removal officer based in Minnesota.

“We’re seeing U.S. citizens at risk, we’re seeing people’s safety at risk,” said Brittany Miller, 27-year-old Indianapolis resident, when asked why she was attending the protest. “Silence is compliance. If we don’t do something, if we don’t say something , I think we’re headed in a really scary way. If we keep showing up and keep pushing back, there’s power in the people.”

Anti-ICE protesters line up on East 86th Street in Indianapolis

Patti Freeman Dorson, a 69-year-old resident of Indianapolis, talks about why she attended an anti-ICE protest in Indianapolis on Jan. 10, 2026.

Anti-ICE protesters line up on East 86th Street in Indianapolis

Brittany Miller, a 27-year-old resident of Indianapolis, talks about why she joined an anti-ice protest on East 86th Street on Jan. 10, 2026.

Contact Jake Allen at jake.allen@indystar.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, @Jake_Allen19.

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