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- Carlie Irsay-Gordon recalled overhearing a classmate criticize the Colts in 1987 when she was in third grade.
- Carlie Irsay-Gordon took over as principal owner of the Indianapolis Colts in 2024 after her father’s death.
- The Indianapolis Colts entered the 2026 season after a 2025 campaign that saw quarterback Daniel Jones suffer a torn Achilles, a seven‑game losing streak, and a slide from 8‑2 to 8‑9, missing the playoffs.
- Jim Irsay died in 2024, leaving Carlie and her sisters Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson as co‑owners.
- The NFL will feature the Colts in its 2026 schedule, which expands with international games, adding pressure on the new ownership to turn the team around.
Why it matters: Fans and the franchise’s bottom line hinge on Carlie Irsay‑Gordon’s ability to reverse the 8‑9 slump before the 2026 season’s international games, affecting ticket and broadcast revenue.
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