Podcast appearances and mentions of Curt Cignetti

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-21:42) – Big Ten Network host Dave Revsine joins Query & Company to preview Big Ten Media Days and preview the 2026 College Football season. What teams are going to be more improved compared to last season? How will Curt Cignetti follow up a historic season for Indiana filled with a lot of doubters? Can Barry Odum lead Purdue to more wins in year two? (21:42-36:18) – GoldAndBlack.com's associate editor, Tom Dienhart, makes an appearance on Query & Company to preview year two underneath Barry Odom and provide an update on the athletic director search. Where has Purdue improved from last season on paper? Are the Boilermakers having issues with receiving NIL funds to improve the football program? (37:09-49:04) – With the Indianapolis Colts set to report to Grand Park tomorrow for training camp, Jake and Eddie do another power POWER power rankings segment. The focus for today is on the top five Colts players that have the most to prove this season.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Query & Company Rundown 7/27/26 (00:00-28:22) – Query & Company opens a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison recapping their weekends. Jake starts the show by discussing the weekend events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and wondering what NASCAR can do to regain some of its fans attending races. He also previews the start of Wednesday’s training camp for the Indianapolis Colts. (28:22-40:48) – Over the weekend, Shane Steichen was at Grand Park with ESPN broadcasting the flag football championship games. He joined ESPN before the games started yesterday and provided an update on Alec Pierce’s health heading into training camp. Something stood out in his response in Jake Query’s eyes. (40:48-49:28) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by connecting the Alec Pierce situation to Chris Ballard because there is a specific conversation that has happened before that Jake wants to bring back to light. (43:27-1:16:13) – Big Ten Network host Dave Revsine joins Query & Company to preview Big Ten Media Days and preview the 2026 College Football season. What teams are going to be more improved compared to last season? How will Curt Cignetti follow up a historic season for Indiana filled with a lot of doubters? Can Barry Odum lead Purdue to more wins in year two? (1:16:13-1:33:53) – GoldAndBlack.com's associate editor, Tom Dienhart, makes an appearance on Query & Company to preview year two underneath Barry Odom and provide an update on the athletic director search. Where has Purdue improved from last season on paper? Are the Boilermakers having issues with receiving NIL funds to improve the football program? (1:33:53-1:39:47) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake Query sharing some more thoughts on the situation that the Indianapolis Colts are in with its fanbase when it comes to Alec Pierce’s return to play. (1:39:47-2:07:07) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to preview the start of training camp for the Indianapolis Colts for one final time. Their conversation starts out by discussing quarterback battles in Colts history with Fernando Mendoza set to compete with Kirk Cousins for the Raiders QB1 job. Jake asks Mike for a couple of players that have the most to prove this season in his eyes and reacts to what Shane Steichen said about Alec Pierce’s ankle surgery recovery. (2:07:07-2:25:37) – With the Indianapolis Colts set to report to Grand Park tomorrow for training camp, Jake and Eddie do another power POWER power rankings segment. The focus for today is on the top five Colts players that have the most to prove this season. (2:25:37-2:32:21) – The show closes out with JMV joining the show to recap his weekend and preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Woolcock and Scott Bogman provide a full breakdown of the biggest college football storylines every bettor needs to know before Week 0. The guys dive into Lane Kiffin’s first season at LSU, Arch Manning and Texas’ tough futures market, Alabama’s quarterback battle between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack, Indiana’s attempt to reload after a national championship run, Texas Tech’s Big 12 path after the Brendan Sorsby fallout, Miami’s ACC title value, and the new coaches who could make an immediate impact across college football. Plus, Seth and Bogman discuss the loaded true freshman class, the new-look Pac-12, North Dakota State and Sacramento State joining the FBS, and their favorite early college football futures bets, including LSU over 8.5 wins, Alabama's national championship value, and some conference championship odds.Timestamps (may be off due to ads): Intro - 0:00:00The Futures Factory - 0:02:42BettingPros Premium Giveaway - 0:12:50Quarterback Battle Brewing in ‘Bama - 0:13:20Indiana Injects New Blood - 0:19:08Texas Tech – After the Brendon Sorsby Storm - 0:24:35Miami Reloads With Questionable Integrity - 0:30:35BettingPros App - 0:35:07Ranking Every New College Football Head Coach - 0:35:52A Loaded True Freshman Class Begins Their Careers - 0:52:45Hard Rock Bet - 0:58:35The Mid-Major Manor - 1:00:05North Dakota State & Sacramento State Join the FBS - 1:05:36 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Pick Tracker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/pick-tracking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia has won 48 straight vs unranked opponents, Florida State has not won a road game in two years, Curt Cignetti is undefeated at home as Indiana's head coach, Oregon has won 12 straight road games and Texas A&M is looking to end a 32 year drought of back-to-back 10+ win seasons. McElroy crunched the numbers and gives you 21 of the most improbable and crazy stats heading into the 2026 season and tells you if the streak continues or dies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College football's next breakout stars and shocking disappointments are set to shake up the landscape. Can Josh Hoover redefine Indiana's offense after a tumultuous run at TCU? Will Dante Moore finally meet sky-high expectations at Oregon, or will injuries and tough competition derail the Ducks' hopes? Hot takes fly as quarterback battles—from Drew Mestemaker's transition to Oklahoma State, CJ Carr's evolution at Notre Dame, to Kevin Jennings' leadership at SMU—come under the spotlight. Coaching decisions put South Carolina's Shane Beamer and Baylor's Dave Aranda on the hot seat, while emerging programs like Washington, Missouri, and San Diego State are poised for surprise runs. The conversation focused on loaded receiver rooms (like Miami's), pivotal injuries, and whether teams like Florida State can survive brutal schedules. Key questions: Which “busts” will crumble under pressure, and which under-the-radar squads have what it takes to stun the college football world? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Georgia has won 48 straight vs unranked opponents, Florida State has not won a road game in two years, Curt Cignetti is undefeated at home as Indiana's head coach, Oregon has won 12 straight road games and Texas A&M is looking to end a 32 year drought of back-to-back 10+ win seasons. McElroy crunched the numbers and gives you 21 of the most improbable and crazy stats heading into the 2026 season and tells you if the streak continues or dies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indiana football has a fascinating running back room heading into 2026, and CrimsonCast breaks down how Turbo Richard, Khobie Martin, and Lee Beebe Jr. could power the Hoosiers' offense.Galen Clavio looks at the numbers, roles, and skill sets for IU's top three backs, comparing them to what Indiana got from Roman Hemby and Kaelon Black over the last two seasons. The episode digs into Turbo Richard's production at Boston College, Lee Beebe Jr.'s early flashes before injury, Khobie Martin's efficiency in limited work, how the Hoosiers may use running backs in the passing game, and why Curt Cignetti and Mike Shanahan's run-first offense could once again be one of the keys to making life easier for Josh Hoover.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana, the Hoosiers, IU football, IU basketball, and the 2026 football season.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning On Campus - ACC Kickoff recap, SEC Media Days preview RedZone - Tom Brady can't help himself Braves with some fun Friday night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Sports Beat Radio is back with another packed show covering the biggest stories from around the Hoosier State and beyond. We begin with Greg Rakestraw of the Colts Radio Network and ISC Sports Network to break down Indiana football's massive recruiting victory as five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales commits to Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers. We'll discuss what the commitment means for the program's future, its impact on recruiting momentum, and Greg's perspective after covering Indiana high school football for years. We'll also preview Indianapolis Colts Training Camp, discuss the biggest position battles and storylines heading into the 2026 season, and wrap up with a look ahead to one of Indiana's premier sporting events—the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In Hour Two, Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star joins the program for two segments as we dive into everything surrounding the Indiana Pacers. We'll recap Summer League, discuss which young players helped themselves the most, examine the roster heading toward training camp, and break down the latest on the never-ending LeBron James speculation around the NBA. We'll also discuss Tyrese Haliburton's recent WWE appearance and what it says about his growing national profile and the Pacers' expanding brand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Terrible Time Timmy's Terrible Take will make you flip. Gene & Adam Silver need an answer from LeBron. The Bills rookies report.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Are we flipping for Timmy's Take? Adam Silver would like LeBron to make his decision already. Dan Carey your Rochester Knighthawks stops by the show. The Knighthawks have a new & familiar color scheme. Plus Gene wraps everythng up with last call.

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are in the ThunderDome for a Feel Good Friday recapping everything that's happened this week & looking ahead to an awesome weekend of World Cup action, and The Open out at Royal Birkdale. At the top of the show, we are joined by the #1 WR in the country, 5 star recruit, Monshun Sales, who announced his decision to commit to the Indiana Hoosiers. Soon after Monshun Sales we are joined by Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti, who talks to us about IU potentially getting robbed of the ESPY for Best Team, what he looks for in players, what he loves about Bloomington, his thoughts on his new Quarterback Josh Hoover, doing the voice over for the College Football video game, and more. In the second hour, we are joined by ESPN writer extraordinaire Mark Schlabach, who updates us on The Open Championship, which saw Sam Burns and Lucas Herbert both shoot 62s today. After Schlabach, we are joined by Michael Grella for his thoughts on where it all went wrong for England and the USMNT, his thoughts on the Spain Argentina final, and more. We wrap things up with ESPN Insider Ian Rapoport, covering all the NFL news of the week. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all you. We'll be back live at the ThunderDome on Monday. Cheers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rod Babers, CJ Vogel, and Bob Shipley dive into the latest Texas football storylines, starting with the massive upcoming commitment decision for five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales. The crew breaks down the Texas vs. Indiana battle, why the Hoosiers are a real threat, how Steve Sarkisian's quarterback pipeline could help the Longhorns, and why Sales' physicality and playmaking ability make him such a major target.   The conversation also covers where Texas ranks among the youngest teams in college football, what that says about Sark's roster-building approach, and how the Longhorns compare to programs like Georgia and Ohio State in the portal era. Plus, the guys discuss Gary Patterson's move to USC, Tom Herman joining Florida State's staff, the future Texas quarterback battle between KJ Lacey and Dia Bell, and why the 2026 Texas offense needs to be Sark's best yet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 – 13:14 We are awaiting the announcement of 5-star Lawrence North WR Monshun Sales, Aliyah Boston (Questionable) and Caitlin Clark (Probable) for tonight's matchup with the Storm, LeBron's "announcements" on his podcast yesterday 13:14 - 21:19 Morning Checkdown 21:19 - 41:18 ISC Sports Network's Greg Rakestraw joins in-studio to join the discussion on Monshun Sales and other top recruits in the history of the state, 6A in this upcoming high school football season, World Cup action, how Lionel Messi compares to the greatest athletes of all-time, where is LeBron's best fit in free agency, 41:18 – 1:06:41On3's Steve Wiltfong joins to preview Monshun Sales' commitment decision later today, his comfort level with IU, how NIL plays a role in his decision, how the 5-in-5 rule plays a role in recruiting, Morning Checkdown, 1:06:41 - 1:20:18 Should Jonathan Taylor hold-in on his contract, contract extensions for the Colts, compliment sandwiches for each Colts position group 1:20:18 - 1:27:44 The power of LeBron James throughout the NBA, Kevin discovers Uranus... 1:27:44 - 1:49:41 What's the plan for Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston this weekend, Curt Cignetti talks what drew him to the Indiana job, how much work/money goes into college recruitment, Morning Checkdown 1:49:41 – 1:59:58 Most important pieces on the Colts roster, more on Tyrese Haliburton 1:59:58 – 2:09:57 Wrapping the showSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IndyStar IU Insider Zach Osterman welcomes Kyle Neddenriep to the show to discuss five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales' decision to commit to Indiana on Friday afternoon. What led to Sales' decision? What kind of player are the Hoosiers getting? And what does this mean for Curt Cignetti's program?

In today's episode, we address a recent ESPN's article that ranked Indiana's Curt Cignetti OVER Georgia Football's Kirby Smart as the best coach in college football. We examine the cases for both coaches and explain why, despite Cignetti's incredible recent success, Smart is STILL the standard among active college football coaches. __________________________________ Make sure to visit Alumni Hall for the best selection of Georgia gear and accessories anywhere on planet Earth! MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE GLORY UGA PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR MORE IN-DEPTH GEORGIA SPORTS CONTENT! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Howe, Gerry Hamilton, and Hank South break down the latest Texas recruiting intel as five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales prepares to announce his commitment on the Pat McAfee Show. The crew explains why this decision appears to be coming down to Texas and Indiana, why the Hoosiers have made Sales a priority, and why Texas still feels it has a real shot heading into decision day.   The conversation also covers elite running back Landon Williams-Callis locking in an August 1 commitment date, with Texas continuing to trend after a major official visit. Plus, the guys discuss LSU's push to flip five-star Texas wide receiver commit Easton Royal, why the Longhorns remain confident for now, and how future playing time in Texas' receiver room could help Steve Sarkisian's staff finish strong in the 2027 class.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 – 13:39 – Home Run Derby last night was pretty exciting, Netflix presentation, World Cup quarterfinals start today, our latest What If…entry today, what are Colts fans expectations heading into training camp, lemonade stands, Fever get back in action tomorrow 13:40 – 21:28 – Morning Checkdown 21:29 – 45:50 – What do Colts fans want this season?, our latest What If…entry focuses on if IU didn’t hire Curt Cignetti, the state of Hoosiers football before he arrived, his resume before arriving to Bloomington, the culture changer 45:51 – 1:09:44 – Indiana Fever radio announcer John Nolan joins us and discusses the Fever’s west coast trip, how hot it’s been, the Fever being red hot at 3-point land, will Aliyah Boston land in the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest?, Catilin Clark’s minutes restrictions going forward, getting back home tomorrow night, we circle back to our Colts conversation, does Ballard’s resume not follow him since Carlie took over the ownership role?, Morning Checkdown 1:09:45 – 1:18:37 – The Colts conversation rolls on: both sides of a regime change, fans starving for winning seasons, the playoff drought despite expanded playoffs 1:18:38 – 1:24:33 – Kevin’s lemonade stand etiquette question, poker chip payments at lemonade stands and whether he should love it or hate it 1:24:34 – 1:39: 37 - IndyStar IU reporter Zach Osterman joins us for our final What If…segment, other coaches that were in the Cignetti hiring cycle, Cignetti debated accepting the job even if it was offered to him, the state of Hoosier football before and after, the upcoming basketball exhibition tomorrow, 1:39:38 - 1:47:44 – Jordan Walker’s Home Run Derby win in hostile territory, World Cup today, would Ballard/Steichen not be tied at the hip?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 -24:29 – What do Colts fans want this season?, our latest What If…entry focuses on if IU didn’t hire Curt Cignetti, the state of Hoosiers football before he arrived, his resume before arriving to Bloomington, the culture changer 24:30 – 35:26 – Indiana Fever radio announcer John Nolan joins us and discusses the Fever’s west coast trip, how hot it’s been, the Fever being red hot at 3-point land, will Aliyah Boston land in the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest?, Catilin Clark’s minutes restrictions going forward, getting back home tomorrow night 35:27 – 50:14 - IndyStar IU reporter Zach Osterman joins us for our final What If…segment, other coaches that were in the Cignetti hiring cycle, Cignetti debated accepting the job even if it was offered to him, the state of Hoosier football before and after, the upcoming basketball exhibition tomorrow Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl and Mike get into some college football talk as they share thoughts on Georgia Tech, which they agree Brent Key knows what it takes to be a team competing to reach the CFP, however believe the biggest question surrounding the Yellow Jackets will be if their talent level will be up to par for a successful season. They then get into some Georgia Bulldogs talk as they react to Kirby Smart being ranked No. 2 behind Curt Cignetti in ESPN's top college football coaches for 2026, to which Carl believes Cignetti needs to "prove it" again before leaping ahead of Smart.

In the 3rd hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze Brent Key's expectations for Georgia Tech as ACC Media Days approach. They question national coaching rankings placing Kirby Smart behind Curt Cignetti and look into the costs of the Michigan investigation. The discussion shifts to the NBA with LeBron James free agency rumors and Mike's stories from his recent family vacation. 01:50 - Brent Key Media Days 05:41 - Smart Versus Cignetti Debate 09:36 - Michigan Investigation Expenses 13:01 - SEC Schedule Strength Analysis 18:46 - LeBron James Free Agency 23:54 - Summer League Streaming Debate 31:31 - Larry David At Tahoe 36:18 - Haaland And Vacation Stories

The guys analyze the Texas Rangers' walk-off victory and Marcus Spears Jr.'s move to join the Texas Longhorns. They evaluate Curt Cignetti's surprising top ranking on ESPN's college football coaches list and discuss the UIL's ruling on Colton Nussmeier's transfer. Finally, they break down the Dallas Cowboys' offensive line rankings and DeMarvion Overshown's path to a breakout season.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning On Campus - Kirby loves his coordinators Business of Sports - David Epps, CFA Peach Bowl Drive Around The Sports World See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Mike Johnson react to ESPN gathering a list of voters/reporters to rank their top 10 college football head coaches, and Georgia Head Football Coach Kirby Smart being voted the second best Head Coach in college football right now behind Indiana Hoosiers Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti. Ali, Mike, and Dylan explain why they think ESPN's latest college football Head Coach rankings prove they're prisoners of the moment.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down for their weekly podcast, this time digging into some summer storylines surrounding Curt Cignetti's defending national champions. Plus, discussion of IU's forthcoming men's basketball exhibition. Chapters: 0:00: Intro 3:05: Summer storylines, starting at QB 13:01: Where might IU be a player short 21:14: Listener questions, offensive line chat 28:30: Adedamola Ajani's emergence 34:29: Monshun Sales latest 36:33: Hoops exhibition discussion Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Preorder "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://www.amazon.com/Unthinkable-Unstoppable-Cignetti-Hoosiers-Football/dp/B0H4J5N7MK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UIWIV93STIWM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DmkwTr0jjiMIldDWUhejiWivwBJyMYmOeIFWo61sfXSkRZmVHLvuH6qDyyNEF6t0Df0yCDUMQyBTixE67RKPJs6nzIlQT8nRRVyonYDtY7ZIYunBEe53dYF9jbJ11q3ATumH9awg0C1MOMqBt0qK8C97FwSwz_VV0TeIrgRAg1jDvumNSrIGHyxgaWrorp9NDt8zvIM8EBPdLTbgziIJqQ.lwwnLk5DwXtkcHYSIlbyXii0Oey-JUlHJ8UkksyQcq8&dib_tag=se&keywords=unthinkable+to+unstoppable&qid=1782266180&sprefix=unthinkable+to+unstoppab,aps,412&sr=8-1

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-20:15) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald-Times joins Query & Company to give updates on Indiana basketball and football. His conversation with Jake starts by discussing the roster construction for Darian DeVries in year two in comparison to year one and the upcoming Peru trip for the Hoosiers. They transition to what Curt Cignetti’s team will miss with a lot of key players that set the foundation no longer on the team and tries to decipher how different the offense will look with Josh Hoover quarterbacking IU in comparison to Kurtis Rourke and Fernando Mendoza. (20:15-41:40) – After debuting the Query & Company Power Rankings segment yesterday, Jake and Eddie bring it back today because Jake’s brain started thinking about the most transcendent, or impactful, sporting events that people are invested in for a particular period. Jake and Eddie list their top five events. (41:40-53:41) – WNBA & Indiana Fever analyst, Debbie Antonelli, makes an appearance on Query & Company to share what Caitlin Clark’s status is for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks and previews the game itself. Jake also asks how the Fever handle all of the noise behind the scenes and believes the team took a major stride forward with its defense in their win against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday night. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-27:06) – Query & Company opens a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the chaotic ending to yesterday’s FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and Egypt. Jake draws parallels to the greatest of all-time discussion with Lionel Messi finding a way to deliver in the final minutes of the match the bring his country level. (27:06-37:36) – Jake and Eddie tease some an exciting announcement that will be coming on Monday for the show and preview their upcoming segment later in the show for today’s power rankings segment! (37:36-46:33) – Jake Query welcomes our colleague from Telemundo, Ray Lyman, onto the program to help educate Jake on what the broadcaster for Telemundo was saying during the Lionel Messi goal that tied the match at 2-2 for Argentina yesterday. They also discuss what is going on in his hometown, Venezuela. (46:33-1:10:29) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald-Times joins Query & Company to give updates on Indiana basketball and football. His conversation with Jake starts by discussing the roster construction for Darian DeVries in year two in comparison to year one and the upcoming Peru trip for the Hoosiers. They transition to what Curt Cignetti’s team will miss with a lot of key players that set the foundation no longer on the team and tries to decipher how different the offense will look with Josh Hoover quarterbacking IU in comparison to Kurtis Rourke and Fernando Mendoza. (1:10:29-1:32:15) – After debuting the Query & Company Power Rankings segment yesterday, Jake and Eddie bring it back today because Jake’s brain started thinking about the most transcendent, or impactful, sporting events that people are invested in for a particular period. Jake and Eddie list their top five events. (1:32:15-1:33:33) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake and Eddie previewing the final hour of today’s show! (1:33:33-1:57:55) – After listening to Eddie’s explanation as to why he has the FIFA World Cup as the most transcendent sporting event, Jake has changed his mind on how impactful these three weeks of high level soccer are. He goes back to watching the final minutes of yesterday’s match for Argentina against Egypt. HE also plays what the Telemundo broadcast sounded like when Lionel Messi leveled the game at 2-2 in the eighty-second minute. (1:57:55-2:10:46) – WNBA & Indiana Fever analyst, Debbie Antonelli, makes an appearance on Query & Company to share what Caitlin Clark’s status is for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks and previews the game itself. Jake also asks how the Fever handle all of the noise behind the scenes and believes the team took a major stride forward with its defense in their win against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday night. (2:10:46-2:15:12) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!How good is Ole Miss? Will Clemson ever be good again under Dabo Swinney? Cody Williams flies solo like a cup (giving John Buhler a break) to answer these questions, as well as diving into Curt Cignetti and Indiana's issues with recruiting, players from each P4 league he's excited to see in the 2026 college football season, Brian Hartline writing checks he might not be able to cash at USF, and the Heisman House being up for sale. Support the show

Pete covers the defending national champs for IUHoosiers, and we get a vibe check on Curt Cignetti's squad in Bloomington

ESPN's Taylor Twellman and Rich break down the latest in what's been a thrilling World Cup so far including how France, Spain, Brazil and Argentina will respond to the early upsets of Germany and the Netherlands, how far the USMNT can go in the knockout stage, and more. Actor Colin Hanks joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of Apple TV's ‘Silo' drama, recap the thrilling World Cup so far, discusses his acclaimed John Candy documentary, and imagines what life for a kid would be like to have Tom Brady, Sean McVay, Nick Siriaini, Mike McCarthy, Ben Johnson or Curt Cignetti as a stepfather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! PK's are a Wild Way to end a game. Wisconsin officially has Jersey Patches. No new Werenski News but the CBJ made it official that Trent Voglehuber is joining Rick Bowness' Staff. Curt Cignetti with a wild statement. Top 5 Big Ten Teams we hate. Mike Tyson is turning 60 today. Michigan's President says no to the Senate Bill because they're not giving up a competitive advantage. Behind the curtain on 20 Most Interesting. Tuesday's with Tiberi, Jeremy Birmingham, What's Up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing and 3 Things

Chuck thinks North Texas and Indiana is a more noteworthy opening week game than most realize. Chuck and Heath discuss North Dakota QB Jerry Kaminski impressing at the Manning Passing Academy and being a likely transfer target for big schools after this season. WWL Radio's Mike Detillier analyzes the QBs at the Manning Academy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football season is getting closer. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 746 Josh Pate looks at ranking Big Ten head coaches. Where do Indiana’s Curt Cignetti and Ohio State’s Ryan Day compare to Dan Lanning at Oregon, Matt Campbell at Penn State, and Lincoln Riley at USC? Bold Prediction season continues tonight as we look at takes viewers are willing to put their name behind. Could Notre Dame and Texas Tech both miss the CFP? What about Ohio State having 2 Heisman finalists not named Jeremiah Smith? Josh also discusses Alabama, Notre Dame, Louisville, and Iowa being better or worse this year. All that plus the truth about Joey McGire at Texas Tech. Enjoy a loaded Pate State mailbag episode. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Hoosiers football shake up the recruiting landscape with a surge of top commitments and bold national strategy. Can head coach Curt Cignetti's unconventional approach outmaneuver powerhouse programs for elite talent? Jacob Goins and Brian Smith break down Indiana's expanding 2027 recruiting class, spotlighting key targets like five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster, elite receiver Monshun Sales, and rising safety Junior Tu'upo. Discussion centers on the Hoosiers' aggressive push into new recruiting territories, NIL dynamics, and the unique blend of portal vs. high school prospects. With the staff eyeing only the most impactful additions, listeners get insights into Indiana's evolving national footprint and what it will take to land top commitments ahead of programs like Texas, Alabama, and Oregon. Will the Hoosiers land their next superstar and solidify their place among college football's recruiting elite? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that's why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chuck reacts to the immediate lawsuit challenging the NCAA's new age based eligibility rule. Chuck and Heath discuss UNC having zero in state commitments as part of their recruiting class. Indianapolis Star Indiana beat writer Zach Osterman updates the latest with the national champs. Chuck and Heath discuss the disrespect Marcel Reed felt from Lane Kiffin when he was committed to Ole MissSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IndyStar's Kyle Neddenriep joins Zach Osterman for a special Mind Your Banners episode, looking at IU football's in-state recruiting in 2027. They dive into the Indiana prep players Curt Cignetti and his staff already have committed, with some conversation at the end on a top remaining target as well. 0:00 -- Intro 2:29 -- IU football's resonance in state 8:42 -- Mason McDermott 12:48 -- Branden Sharpe 20:02 -- Jeremiah Jones 24:05 -- Monshun Sales Preorder "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: http://linktr.ee/unthinkabletounstoppable Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

The boys are back! Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman convene to discuss the exciting announcement of their new book chronicling IU football's rise under Curt Cignetti. Plus, Mike reports back from the first open practice of the summer for Darian DeVries' team. That and more! Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 2:33 -- "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" 21:01 -- Initial men's basketball impressions 27:15 -- Aiden Sherrell's potential impact 32:31 -- Who will emerge as role players? 41:29 -- Thoughts on freshman class Preorder "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: http://linktr.ee/unthinkabletounstoppable Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT breaks down why the SEC may have a coaching identity problem and explains how the Big Ten's willingness to embrace stability, patience, and program identity has helped close the gap with college football's most dominant conference. JT also discusses why Texas shouldn't be judged by old narratives and why the Longhorns have a legitimate national championship roster, reacts to the growing wave of Curt Cignetti copycats trying to recreate Indiana's rapid turnaround blueprint, and explains why USC may be the biggest swing team in the Big Ten with Lincoln Riley, Jayden Maiava, and Gary Patterson. Plus, JT dives into Notre Dame's schedule dilemma as an independent, explains how résumé control impacts the Fighting Irish's playoff outlook, and reveals his full Big Ten Power Rankings heading into the season, featuring Ohio State, Indiana, USC, Oregon, Michigan, Washington, Iowa, Penn State, Nebraska, UCLA, Illinois, Minnesota, Maryland, Northwestern, Rutgers, Wisconsin, Michigan State, and Purdue.

Fox Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 10 Quarterbacks heading into the 2026 Season. Will Texas' Arch Manning grab the top spot in Klatt's Rankings or will a QB like Ohio State's Julian Sayin or Oregon's Dante Moore go into the new season as the #1 QB? Klatt also evaluates where to rank transfer Quarterbacks like LSU's Sam Leavitt and Miami's Darian Mensah as well as Curt Cignetti's latest transfer at Indiana – Josh Hoover.  Get 50% off your first Factor box + Free Breakfast for 1 Year → https://factor-partner.com/49G0oNX Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:05 Klatt ranks his top 10 qbs  1:06-2:05 Number 10  2:06-3:56 Number 9 3:57-5:26 Number 8 5:27-6:48 Number 7 6:49-8:23 Number 6  8:24-9:46 Number 5  9:47-11:17 Number 4 11:18-14:56 Number 3 14:57-17:10 Number 2 17:11-22:20 Number 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 – 13:50 – Back from the long Father’s Day weekend, Fever get swept by the Dream over the weekend, World Cup fun, Christian Lundgaard wins at Road America 13:51 – 21:33 – Morning Checkdown 21:34 – 45:21 – Colts radio color commentator Joe Reitz joins us to discuss seeing Toy Story 5, top storylines for him heading into training camp, how he handled summer break and got ready for training camp, what’s been the most frustrating watching the Colts not make the playoffs or win the division, where do Pacers need the most help this off-season? 45:22 – 1:09:54 – Best World Cup stories so far, could contracts for other running backs around the league be a bad thing when it comes to Jonathan Taylor?, Curt Cignetti discusses Brendan Sorsby, Morning Checkdown 1:09:55 – 1:21:43 – GOATs of the Week 1:21:44 – 1:29:00– Fever on the struggle bus, Colts Question of the Day: Will Alec Pierce prove he’s a true #1 WR? 1:29:01 – 1:51:02 – NBA writer Krysten Peek joins us to discuss the NBA Draft and prospects, the top four talent and the talent after it, will Braden Smith be drafted, Shams Charania says he expects Giannis to be traded before tomorrow’s NBA Draft, how the Pacers could potentially make a move or two to get into the draft, will Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker both still be Pacers by July 4, Morning Checkdown 1:51:03 – 2:00:43 - Caitlin Clark shoe thoughts, World Cup yellow card clarification, Bill Belichick/Jordon Hudson, Game 7 anniversary 2:00:44 - 2:10:44 – Wrapping the show: the Brendan Sorsby/IU connection and the questions remaining, Jake Query joins and discusses the dust-up between Graham Rahal and Will Power at Road America Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning On Campus - The Omaha dream ends for the Dawgs Brendan Sorsby's agent speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana HC Curt Cignetti tells Rich why new Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza is a wolf in sheep's clothing, why he bet on himself and left Nick Saban's staff at Alabama to pursue his head coaching dreams, what he has to say to doubters who think the Hoosiers' national championship was a fluke, weighs in on the challenges of coaching during the NIL era and his thought on the NFL outlook for controversial former IU quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Rich power ranks his top 10 NFL offensive squads with and proves one thing: he CANNOT quit Tua Tagovailoa. Rich previews the newest Linda Cohn episode of his ‘This Was SportsCenter' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-It's not the most flattering thing to be listed as the 10 th best coach in the conference---and that's why the league has become soformidable the last few years-The top 10 in order: Curt Cignetti, Ryan Day, Dan Lanning, Kyle Whittingham, Kirk Ferentz, Lincoln Riley, Bret Bielema, Jedd Fisch, MattCampbell, Matt Rhule. A major upset….Barry Odom is NOT dead last at Purdue…who is, though?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko talks with Greg McElroy about the expectations in College Station, the growth of Marcel Reed, what new offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins will bring, how the Aggies will handle a brutal SEC schedule and much more. Plus, Elko is just one of a handful of coaches entering year 3 at their respective schools so McElroy ask the questions: what will Cignetti do following up a National Championship, what Kalen DeBoer can do to appease Alabama fans, and watch out for Manny Diaz (Duke) and Jedd Fisch (Washington). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The countdown reaches the top five as we break down the best teams in the 2026 college football preseason power ratings. Miami looks to build on its national title game appearance, Indiana tries to defend its championship, Oregon chases its first national title, Notre Dame believes the path is finally clear, and Ohio State reloads with another stacked roster. We cover roster strengths, transfer portal additions, coaching continuity, key schedule spots, and our favorite win total bets for each national contender.

The debut episode of The Connor O'Gara Show is here on The Next Round digital platform, and Connor is joined by Lance Taylor — LT — for a loose, live Friday morning conversation on college football, gambling, wild personal stories and the start of a new weekly series. Connor and LT dive into the Brendan Sorsby gambling situation and why Texas Tech has found itself in the middle of a major PR storm. Is the school backing Sorsby because of loyalty — or because he represents a massive NIL investment? LT also opens up about his past as a college bookmaker, why he eventually walked away from the business, and how the modern NIL era has completely changed the conversation around college athletes and gambling. Plus, Connor and LT swap unbelievable run-ins with authority — from a college house party SWAT raid to LT being detained by the DEA after a Burger King parking lot drug deal gone wrong. The guys also hit on:

Aaron Torres and Jason Martin start off the show reacting to the Knicks 13th straight win in the NBA playoffs and why they should be considered in "all-time team" conversations if they finish off the sweep. The guys then get into the FIFA World Cup, Myles Garrett being traded to the Rams and whether that makes them Super Bowl favorites, and the AJ Brown trade. Aaron then compares the Knicks to the 2017 Golden State Warriors before the guys discuss Nick Saban, Curt Cignetti, and how the scope of College Football has changed since Saban left coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J.D. PicKell rejoins Crain & Cone this morning to break down the upcoming season, specifically the quarterback spot with Josh Hoover, for the defending national champions in the Indiana Hoosiers. -- -- -- Good Ranchers: https://www.goodranchers.com/ with CODE: BOOSTER -- -- -- For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com -- -- -- Intro: 0:00-1:51 Indiana Season Preview: 1:52-6:02 QB Josh Hoover: 6:03-8:42 Good Ranchers: 8:43-9:48 Hoover Continued: 9:49-10:58 Preview Continued: 10:59-12:10 More on Hoover: 12:11-13:17 Indiana's Roster, Culture: 13:18-15:18 Hoosiers' Defense: 15:19-16:01 How does Curt Cignetti, Indiana follow up 16-0?: 16:02-17:45 Wrapping up on IU: 17:46-18:15 -- -- -- Follow Our Socials: X / Twitter: @CrainandCone Instagram: @CrainCompany TikTok: @CrainandCone #CrainandCo #CrainandCone#News #Sports #football #collegefootball #sportsshow #sportsnews #cfb #indianafootball #indianahoosiers Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Expectations will always be high at Texas and this year is no exception. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian joins Greg McElroy to discuss the pressure on Arch Manning, what he loves about his roster, what Will Muschamp will bring to the defense and why he feels coaches should have a bigger voice in college football. Plus, Coach Sark talks about strength of schedule and why it might expose a huge CFP flaw and how Curt Cignetti and the “Indiana Way” has changed nonconference scheduling until proven otherwise.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this June Q&A episode, we open up the Verballer mailbag and start looking ahead to preview season with some early college football summer loves. Which teams are we already talking ourselves into before the magazines arrive? Which programs are interesting, dangerous, confusing or just fun enough to pique our interest as the 2026 season gets closer? We also dig into first-time College Football Playoff possibilities, the rising risk of major transfer portal investments, and whether Curt Cignetti’s championship run at Indiana was more impressive than anything Nick Saban or Kirby Smart ever did in a single season. Plus, we talk through what fans of rebuilding teams should actually look for in Year 1, why playoff expansion arguments still feel slippery, and which players or teams are perfect for showing off at a June cookout. And, naturally, the episode eventually drifts into Brendan Fraser playing Dwight Eisenhower in a D-Day weather drama, bad old predictions, Drake Lindsey discourse, Arkansas despair, and Dan’s ongoing effort to make Ty regret his phrasing. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:00 - Summer Loves?16:08 - First-time CFP Candidates?18:36 - Vetting Transfers?30:00 - Cignetti vs Saban/Smart?38:46 - Cookout Players/Teams?41:50 - Fox's CFP Motivation?47:55 - Hope for Arkansas?55:37 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.