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It's a great time to be a Hoosier. Brian Tonsoni is joined by Ryan Phillips and Bob Moats to break down Indiana basketball's newly released non-conference schedule, sort through the latest eligibility questions, and get ready for the defending national champion football Hoosiers to open the 2026 season against North Texas. Sam Alexis' eligibility remains unresolved, sparking a broader discussion about the NCAA, professional contracts, Summer League participation, and where college eligibility rules should ultimately draw the line. Victor Oladipo is attempting an NBA comeback, while a new documentary celebrates longtime Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer.Indiana volleyball earns a huge five-set victory over defending national champion Texas A&M, while IU men's soccer continues its strong start. The guys dig into a schedule featuring five power-conference opponents, including neutral-site matchups with Syracuse, Arkansas and Kentucky, plus home dates against UCF and Missouri. Add exhibitions against Butler, North Carolina and Western Kentucky, and IU will have plenty of opportunities to learn about itself before Big Ten play. Why the Arkansas-Kentucky back-to-back could provide an early measuring stick.How marquee games at Madison Square Garden and Lucas Oil can help Indiana build its NCAA Tournament résumé.Why the schedule feels appropriately ambitious for a veteran roster—and why the Big Ten alone can't be counted on to provide enough quality opportunities. The overlooked value of games against teams like Bellarmine and Tennessee Tech, whose styles could give IU useful early-season tests even if they aren't marquee opponents. And what would constitute a successful record in those five biggest non-conference games.Finally, attention turns to Memorial Stadium as Curt Cignetti and the defending national champions begin another season. Expectations have changed dramatically: IU has reloaded, the entire home schedule is sold out, and simply getting to six wins feels like ancient history. The guys discuss what to watch against North Texas, why nobody should overreact to the first game, and how football success is changing the entire Bloomington experience—from ticket demand and hotel prices to the atmosphere surrounding every home Saturday.

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Indiana football has to replace one of the best defensive players in program history, but the Hoosiers may already have their answer. In this CrimsonCast positional preview, Galen Clavio breaks down the 2026 IU linebacker room, led by Rolijah Hardy and Isaiah Jones, as Bryant Haines' defense prepares for another championship run.The episode starts with the big-picture identity of Indiana's defense. After two seasons of elite front-seven havoc, strong defensive PPA, and constant disruption, the linebacker group remains central to how IU wants to attack opposing offenses. The Hoosiers are not just trying to make tackles — they are trying to create confusion, force negative plays, pressure quarterbacks, and keep the defense operating at the same aggressive standard that helped deliver a Big Ten title and national championship.The biggest question is obvious: what does Indiana lose with Aiden Fisher? Galen walks through Fisher's remarkable two-year IU career, from 28 starts and 215 tackles to his tackles for loss, sacks, interceptions, pass breakups, and role as the heart of the defense. Normally, losing that kind of player would create serious panic. But the fact that Indiana did not go into the transfer portal for a linebacker says a lot about the staff's confidence in what remains.That starts with Rolijah Hardy, who was everywhere last season. Galen highlights Hardy's tackling reliability, extremely low missed-tackle rate, 15 tackles for loss, 27 pressures, eight sacks, and one of the most important plays of the Big Ten Championship Game: his end-zone pass breakup that helped swing the game against Ohio State. Hardy is not just a returning starter — he looks like one of the leaders of the defense.Then there is Isaiah Jones, one of the best player-development stories on the roster. A Tom Allen-era recruit who stayed, grew, and forced his way onto the field, Jones now appears positioned to take over the green dot and become one of the central voices of the defense. Galen revisits his seven sacks, Big Ten Championship Game impact, national title game touchdown on the blocked punt recovery, and the way he became impossible to keep off the field over the second half of last season.The rest of the episode looks at depth and development. Jeff Utzinger and Kaiden Turner are the veteran options, with Turner's Maryland interception and Utzinger's special teams value both standing out. Younger names like PJ Nelson, Amari Kamara, Kaden McConnell, and Clayton Allen are part of the next wave, while freshmen Henry Ohlinger, Ja'Dyn Williams, and Jacob Savage represent the staff's clearest attempt to build linebacker depth internally rather than patching the position through the portal every year.The preview closes with a larger roster-building point: linebacker may be a spot where Indiana can keep developing its own answers. The Hoosiers still need to replace Fisher's leadership and production, but with Hardy and Jones at the top, plus several young players pushing behind them, this group feels more stable than the headline loss might suggest. Galen also raises one fascinating possibility: if Kellen Wyatt becomes eligible, could he give Indiana another hybrid linebacker option in certain packages?Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU athletics, Curt Cignetti, Bryant Haines, the Hoosiers, Big Ten football, and 2026 season previews.

Indiana football's defensive secondary may be the biggest question mark on the roster — but it also has enough talent to become another major strength for Bryant Haines' defense. In this CrimsonCast positional preview, Galen Clavio breaks down the Hoosiers' cornerbacks, safeties, rover options, transfer additions, and young depth heading into the 2026 season.The episode starts with what Indiana lost. D'Angelo Ponds was one of the defining players of IU's national title run, locking down one side of the field, allowing just one touchdown across his two Indiana seasons, and stacking up postseason honors after huge performances in the Rose Bowl and Peach Bowl. The Hoosiers also have to replace Louis Moore, who turned in a spectacular final season with six interceptions, and Devan Boykin, whose versatility at rover gave Indiana tackles, pass breakups, turnovers, and a defensive touchdown.From there, Galen looks at how IU tries to rebuild the back end. Jamari Sharpe appears ready to step into the top cornerback role after a strong 2025 season capped by the interception that sealed the national championship game. Opposite him, Ryland Gandy and A.J. Harris are the key names to watch, with Gandy bringing experience in Indiana's system and Harris bringing high-end talent, Big Ten experience, and a skill set that may fit better in IU's zone-heavy structure than it did in Penn State's man-heavy defense last year.The safety and rover discussion centers on Amare Ferrell, Preston Zachman, Byron Baldwin Jr., and Quan Sanks. Ferrell returns after a second-team All-Big Ten season and now has a chance to raise his NFL Draft stock while leading a reshaped secondary. Zachman brings veteran experience from Wisconsin if he can stay healthy. Baldwin looks like the likely next answer at rover after flashing late last season, while Sanks gives Indiana another physical transfer option after two seasons at Cincinnati.The biggest theme is development. Indiana's secondary had early busts last year before growing into a championship-level unit by the end of the season, and Galen argues that this year's group may need a similar ramp-up period. With North Texas, Howard, and Western Kentucky before Big Ten play, the Hoosiers have time to build chemistry — but by the time Ohio State arrives, this secondary will need to be much closer to finished.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU athletics, Curt Cignetti, Bryant Haines, the Hoosiers, Big Ten football, and 2026 season previews.

Welcome back to the Sorry to Interrupt podcast! Sean and Will return for their 4th episode of their 2026 College Football Preview series as this time they visit the Big Ten which boast the last 3 National Championships. The guys give their biggest storylines heading into the season including Michigan's culture change, Penn State ushering in the Matt Campbell era, a big year at USC, and a loaded top of the conference featuring OSU, Oregon, and (oh yeah) the defending champion Hoosiers. Lastly, the guys give out their preseason awards and predict which teams will make the CFP. Everyone enjoy the pod and stay tuned for Episode 5 as we get you all set for the start of the season!

Hoosier Town Breakdown opens up Season 9 with the National Champion's opening their 2026 season and title defense. While it is a new season, the message is that the same standard is expected and Cignetti keeps that as the theme through Fall Camp.  We discuss the upcoming game with North Texas, get into the mailbag, a Predict-A-Hotline call and much more.Support the show

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We are back in a brand new month, as the NFL and College Football get ready to dominate the sports calendar and coverage. And, we are ready to discuss that and more with a guest on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Nick Couzin of Roundtable Sports and his "Couzin's Conversations" shows on Youtube, etc. The guys go over-Toiny Romo releases a statement basicially admitting painkilling drug and alchohol problems and wanting to return to his role on CBS, but the Network has no comment? What does this mean for his future and the CBS main coverage?Next, Nick talks about interviewing the great Kevin Harlan who calls NFL for CBS and Westwood One Monday Night Football, as well as the NBA and college hoops. They go over a portion of getting to talk with Harlan about his career, his calls, etc.! The guys then discuss the start of the College Football season in full with over 50 games this weekend. Nick is covering the OK State Cowboys for Roundtable, but the guys have takes on the season and also the controversy with TCU trying to ban the Ft.Worth Star Telegram newspaper from covering their program. This after the outlet broke the story of a lockerrom fight that seriously injured one player, who had to go to urgent care and the football program and coach, Sonny Dykes, didn't like it.  There's great debate about it all, including where is the Big 12 conference stepping in to tell TCU they can't ban an outlet for doing its reporting job?There's also discussion on the storylines for the season like Indiana trying to repeat as champs, Lane Kiffin now playing the villian at LSU and more!And, Nick covers the PGA Tour and golf for Roundtable and has more on the Scottie Scheffler pehnomenon for TV audience and his winning? Is this the new "Tiger Effect" for audience? And, would the top LIV golfers like John Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau be great to help that, if re-instated?Hear it all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Indiana football is finally back, and Big Red Carpet joins forces with CrimsonCast for a full preview of the Hoosiers' 2026 opener against North Texas. Rhett Lewis leads the conversation with Galen Clavio as they break down Josh Hoover, Curt Cignetti's year-three roster, the defensive front, the running backs, and what IU fans should watch for Saturday at Memorial Stadium.This crossover episode starts with the strange new reality of Indiana football: the Hoosiers are coming off a Big Ten championship, a national championship, and a 16-0 season — and yet the roster may still be better in several key areas. Rhett and Galen talk about how different the offseason has felt, why Cignetti seems confident heading into year three, and how Indiana's talent baseline has changed through both the transfer portal and high school recruiting.The biggest focus is the quarterback position. Rhett previews his upcoming “Under the Hood” conversation with Cignetti and digs into why Josh Hoover is such an intriguing fit in Mike Shanahan's offense. The discussion covers Hoover's experience, the unfair turnover narrative from TCU, his ability to process defenses, the importance of quarterback coaching, and why the combination of Hoover, Indiana's offensive line, and the Hoosiers' receiver room could unlock another high-level offense.The episode also gets into the rest of the roster: a potentially terrifying defensive front with Daniel Ndukwe, Chidi Obiazor, Toby Ndukwe, Joe Yelich, Stephen Daley, and others; the chance for Bryant Haines to create even more pressure and confusion; the running back trio of Turbo Richard, Khobie Martin, and Lee Beebe Jr.; the offensive line transition with Bray Lynch at center; and the tight end battle involving Andrew Barker, Brock Schott, and Parker Elmore.The final segment turns to North Texas, former IU quarterback Tayven Jackson, and how strange it will be to see him return to Memorial Stadium in a Mean Green uniform. Rhett and Galen explain why this is a difficult opener for Jackson and a rebuilt North Texas roster, why Indiana may still keep things fairly vanilla, and why special teams — including Tyler Morris stepping in at punt returner — remains one of the most important parts of IU's championship formula.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more Big Red Carpet, CrimsonCast, Indiana football, Curt Cignetti, IU athletics, Big Ten football, and 2026 Hoosiers coverage all season long.

Galen Clavio continues CrimsonCast's Indiana football positional preview series by moving to the defense, starting with what may be the strongest position group on the entire roster: the defensive line.The episode opens with the bigger statistical picture. Under Bryant Haines, Indiana has been one of the most disruptive defenses in the country over the last two seasons. Galen explains front-seven havoc rate, defensive PPA, tackles for loss per game, and why those numbers matter when trying to understand what IU's defensive front is designed to do. The short version: Indiana does not just want to hold up at the line of scrimmage. It wants to confuse quarterbacks, wreck blocking schemes, create negative plays, and make offenses operate under stress.The interior defensive line starts with Tyrique Tucker and Mario Landino, both of whom return after excellent seasons. Galen highlights Tucker's tackle reliability, leverage, movement skills, and preseason All-America recognition, while also pointing to Landino's low missed-tackle rate and strong pressure production. Together, they give Indiana a powerful starting point inside.The depth behind them is one of the more interesting parts of the preview. Joe Hjelle arrives from Tulsa as a proven, high-effort interior piece who can help right away, while Jhrievous Hall and Kyler Garcia represent the next stage of internal development under Pat Kuntz and Buddha Williams. Galen also discusses freshman names like Blake Smythe, Cameron McHaney, Gabe Hill, and Rodney White, noting that Indiana is getting closer to the point where defensive line depth can be cultivated in-house rather than rebuilt every year through the portal.The edge group brings even more upside, but also more uncertainty. Stephen Daley remains a major storyline because of his eligibility status, and Galen explains why Indiana wants him back so badly: 19 tackles for loss, 41 quarterback pressures, and the kind of disruptive speed that changed games last season. Kellen Wyatt is also part of that eligibility picture after giving IU important physicality and production before his injury.The returning and incoming edge talent gives Indiana plenty to work with regardless. Daniel Ndukwe flashed late last season and now looks like a major rotational weapon. Chiddi Obiazor brings Big 12 production, versatility, and the ability to slide inside on passing downs. Tobi Osunsanmi may be Indiana's best pure pass rusher if he is fully healthy after his injury at Kansas State, while Josh Burnham brings experience from Notre Dame and gives Haines another useful chess piece.The final takeaway is that Indiana's defensive front has a chance to be special. With Tucker and Landino inside, Obiazor and Osunsanmi coming off the edge, Ndukwe emerging, and the possibility of Daley and Wyatt returning, the Hoosiers have the kind of depth, versatility, and pressure potential that can define a championship-level defense. The real fun will be watching how Haines moves those pieces around — who lines up where, who rushes, who drops, and how often opposing quarterbacks realize too late that Indiana has disguised the pressure again.

Indiana Hoosiers eye a repeat national championship as bold transfer moves fuel their title defense. Can Josh Hoover, Turbo Richard, and Nick Marsh power Indiana football past Big Ten giants Ohio State and Michigan? Jacob Goins and Brian Smith break down the Hoosiers' No. 1-ranked transfer portal class, the impact of returning weapon Charlie Becker, and Curt Cignetti's strategic overhaul. Is 10 wins the floor for Indiana, or could quarterback play shift their trajectory? The episode also tackles game-changing NCAA rule moves, with the Big Ten leading the charge against pro players returning to college football. What ripple effects will this have on roster management and competitive balance across the sport? Get expert insight on playoff scenarios, schedule challenges, and why this season could redefine the landscape in the Big Ten and beyond. Don't miss this must-listen preview of Indiana's high-stakes campaign. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. 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. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won't last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that's why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who's hitting a homer this MLB season. 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.

We are back in a brand new month, as the NFL and College Football get ready to dominate the sports calendar and coverage. And, we are ready to discuss that and more with a guest on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Nick Couzin of Roundtable Sports and his "Couzin's Conversations" shows on Youtube, etc. The guys go over-Toiny Romo releases a statement basicially admitting painkilling drug and alchohol problems and wanting to return to his role on CBS, but the Network has no comment? What does this mean for his future and the CBS main coverage?Next, Nick talks about interviewing the great Kevin Harlan who calls NFL for CBS and Westwood One Monday Night Football, as well as the NBA and college hoops. They go over a portion of getting to talk with Harlan about his career, his calls, etc.! The guys then discuss the start of the College Football season in full with over 50 games this weekend. Nick is covering the OK State Cowboys for Roundtable, but the guys have takes on the season and also the controversy with TCU trying to ban the Ft.Worth Star Telegram newspaper from covering their program. This after the outlet broke the story of a lockerrom fight that seriously injured one player, who had to go to urgent care and the football program and coach, Sonny Dykes, didn't like it.  There's great debate about it all, including where is the Big 12 conference stepping in to tell TCU they can't ban an outlet for doing its reporting job?There's also discussion on the storylines for the season like Indiana trying to repeat as champs, Lane Kiffin now playing the villian at LSU and more!And, Nick covers the PGA Tour and golf for Roundtable and has more on the Scottie Scheffler pehnomenon for TV audience and his winning? Is this the new "Tiger Effect" for audience? And, would the top LIV golfers like John Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau be great to help that, if re-instated?Hear it all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Dirt is all in already for Fall...are the kids playing Fall sports? Don Fischer, long time voice of the Hoosiers, previews the #3 team in the preseason Dirty Poll...and which CFB mismatch are we most interested in for Week 1 of the season?

Dirt is all in on Fall, are we there yet? The Dirty Poll #3 team is Indiana, Don Fischer previews the Hoosiers...Cafe is football heavy on the menu...who are the biggest villains in CFB and are there any in the NFL right now...how much turnover for playoff teams are we expecting in the NFL this season...Talladega Nights or Days of Thunder and Stat or Story...

Indiana Sports Beat Radio gets you ready for *Week 1 of the 2026 college football season* as Jim Coyle and Coach Griff are joined by longtime national college basketball and football writer **Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News**.

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Galen Clavio brings in Brooks White and Andrew Garrison from Hoosier Network for a student-media preview of the 2026 Indiana football season, with the Hoosiers just days away from opening against North Texas.The episode starts with the final week of preseason buildup: Back Home Network's ongoing positional previews, upcoming appearances from Rhett Lewis and Grace Ybarra, the C3 Bloomington Tailgate Bash at Renwick Village Center, and the sense that Bloomington is fully shifting into football mode.Once Brooks and Andrew join, the focus turns to what they have seen from Indiana through Big Ten Media Days, fall camp, and player availability. Andrew describes the program as almost “robotic,” but in the most complimentary way possible: consistent, disciplined, and so process-driven that there has not been much drama to react to. A major theme is the difference between last year's surprise and this year's expectation. Nobody went into 2025 assuming Indiana was about to go 16-0, win the Big Ten, and claim a national title. Now, the Hoosiers are trying to defend that level while integrating new stars, new transfers, and new pressure. Galen, Brooks, and Andrew talk about whether this team still has the same edge and whether the program's culture under Curt Cignetti can keep everything pointed in the right direction.The player discussion starts with possible breakout names. Davion Chandler comes up as a receiver who may not be top-of-mind behind Charlie Becker, Nick Marsh, and Tyler Morris, but who has speed and explosiveness that could give Indiana another useful weapon. The group also spends time on the running backs, where Turbo Richard, Khobie Martin, and Lee Beebe Jr. give IU a deep and intriguing room behind what should be one of the better offensive lines in the Big Ten.The longest football segment centers on Josh Hoover. Brooks pushes back hard against the idea that Hoover was the reason TCU struggled, arguing that the context around him matters: offensive line issues, defensive problems, a heavy burden in the passing game, and a very different situation from the one he inherits in Bloomington. Galen adds that TCU's Week Zero offensive struggles only made the old Hoover criticism look shakier. The defensive discussion focuses on the secondary. With D'Angelo Ponds gone, Indiana needs answers from players like A.J. Harris, Jamari Sharpe, and Ryland Gandy. Brooks sees cornerback as the defensive position group to watch early, especially because the biggest tests may not arrive until later against teams like Ohio State, USC, and Washington. Galen also points out that Bryant Haines' pass rush, pressure looks, and disguised coverages were a huge part of what made Indiana's defense work last year — and could help the secondary grow into the season.The back half of the episode is about student energy. Andrew talks about campus feeling anticipatory, with students discussing which games they were able to get tickets for and how quickly football became part of the conversation during welcome week. Brooks reflects on arriving at IU before the rise and wishing the school simply had a good football team — only to watch the program become a national champion and turn Memorial Stadium into a real home-field environment.The episode closes with predictions. Andrew goes all the way to 16-0 and another national championship, leaning into the idea that Indiana is still operating as a team of destiny until proven otherwise. Brooks predicts a 12-0 regular season, a College Football Playoff run, and believes Indiana is at least good enough to reach the semifinals. The group also debates a possible Indiana-Ohio State rematch in the Big Ten Championship, whether Oregon or Penn State could complicate the race, and why the Big Ten's top teams may once again define the national title chase.

Indiana Sports Beat Radio gets you ready for Week 1! Don Fischer joins us with his overall impressions of Indiana's reconstructed roster and a preview of the Hoosiers' opener against North Texas. Greg Rakestraw breaks down the Colts' 53-man roster, former Hoosiers in the NFL and the weekend in motorsports. Dustin Dopirak discusses the latest IU Basketball developments, including Sam Alexis' eligibility, Indiana's nonconference schedule and recent Pacers news. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Indiana football is less than a week from beginning its 2026 season, and CrimsonCast is back with a full game-by-game preview of the reigning national champion Hoosiers under Curt Cignetti.Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield look at where IU fits in the national college football conversation after a 16-0 championship season, why some analysts still seem reluctant to fully buy into the Hoosiers, and what Indiana has to do this year to erase any remaining “fluke” narrative. They discuss the program's player-led culture, the challenge of repeating, the historical rarity of back-to-back national championships, and why Josh Hoover may give Indiana a different but potentially even more explosive offensive ceiling after Fernando Mendoza.Then the show turns into a full schedule breakdown: North Texas, Howard, Western Kentucky, Northwestern, Rutgers, Nebraska, Ohio State, Michigan, Minnesota, USC, Washington, and Purdue. Galen and Scott talk through trap spots, road-game concerns, Memorial Stadium atmospheres, the massive Ohio State rematch, the historical weight of trying to win at Michigan, USC and Washington as late-season tests, and the Old Oaken Bucket finale.The episode closes with season predictions, Big Ten championship scenarios, College Football Playoff expectations, and why both hosts land on 11-1 for Indiana — with a possible Big Ten title game rematch against Ohio State still very much on the board.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU athletics, Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers, Big Ten football, and the 2026 college football season.

Indiana football is trying to do something almost impossible: follow up a 16-0 national championship season by proving the program is not a one-year miracle. In Part 2 of CrimsonCast's 2026 season preview, Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield look beyond the schedule and dig into the biggest questions that will define Curt Cignetti's third Indiana team.The conversation starts with the most obvious question: what does Indiana have at quarterback after Fernando Mendoza? Galen and Scott compare Mendoza's extraordinary 2025 season to what Josh Hoover brings into the offense, asking whether Hoover needs to recreate Mendoza's late-game magic or whether he can make Indiana better in a different way. They also revisit how Cignetti and Mike Shanahan have already shown the ability to take strong quarterback play and build an even higher offensive ceiling.From there, the preview shifts into the deeper championship-repeat questions. Can Indiana maintain the same player-led culture after losing leaders like Mendoza, Elijah Sarratt, Omar Cooper Jr., Pat Coogan, Riley Nowakowski, and D'Angelo Ponds? How much of IU's rise was tied to the original James Madison transfer core, and how much is now embedded into the program itself? Galen and Scott look at three years of Cignetti transfer classes, coordinator continuity with Bryant Haines, Mike Shanahan, and Grant Cain, and the way IU keeps finding players who fit its system better than the recruiting rankings suggest.The second half tackles injury luck, depth, eligibility uncertainty around Stephen Daley and Kellen Wyatt, the difference between star-studded depth and functional depth, and why Indiana may be better prepared than national analysts assume. The episode closes with a bigger psychological question: can Indiana avoid the post-championship “disease of me” and keep the same self-policing, team-first culture that made last year's run possible?Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU athletics, Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers, Big Ten football, and the 2026 college football season.

Episode 1018 features Driftglass in conversation with Dr. Cinde Wirth, the Democrat running to flip Indiana's 6th Congressional District. A seventh-generation Bartholomew County Hoosier, high school science teacher, and first-generation college graduate with a Ph.D. in cultural and educational policy, Wirth brings an unusual résumé to the race — including a stint as a congressional fellow writing science and education policy.  The conversation covers what drove her to run for office, her priorities around working families, public education, healthcare access, and the environment, and what it takes to flip a seat in deep-red Indiana. It's a chance to hear directly from a candidate who says Hoosiers are worth the fight.Her website:  Wirth For Congress: https://wirth4congress.com/Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.com Website: proleftpod.com Support via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpod or Donate in the Venmo App @proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Support the show

(00:00-26:39) – Query & Company kicks off on a Football Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the preseason finale for the Indianapolis Colts tomorrow against the Detroit Lions. They zero in on the Anthony Richardson aspect to the game with it being another opportunity for him to solidify himself as the QB2 for the Colts. They debate why the Colts should, or shouldn’t, have special packages in place for the former fourth overall pick. (26:15-42:00) – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep joins Jake Query to preview week two of the high school football slate by highlighting some games from last week that stood out to him. Jake Query asks him about how deep Class 6A is this year, Kevin Wright turning around Carmel and making them one of the best teams in the state, the start of the Brett Cooper era at Ben Davis, and previews some of the games that he will be keeping his eyes on tonight. (42:00-45:20) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by starting a discussion about who could be this year’s Indiana in college football. (48:31-1:10:52) – Hour number two of Query & Company starts with Jake and Eddie trying to understand why it is called week zero this weekend in college football and how a team can play twice within the first official week of college football. Jake also lists the teams that were labeled as the next Indiana on ESPN. (1:13:16-1:21:59) – Every Friday on Query & Company is a Football Friday, but Jake also shares a feel-good story every Friday sponsored by Franciscan Health. For today’s story, Jake shares the journey of a student-athlete at Carmel that is making his return to the football field after overcoming some adversity in his life at a young age. (1:21:59-1:28:08) – The final hour of today’s show starts with Jake weighing on Alec Pierce’s potential availability for week one against the Baltimore Ravens in two weeks from Sunday. (1:33:31-1:52:13) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen joins Jake Query on a Football Friday to discuss the latest happenings with the Indianapolis Colts. Their conversation starts by highlighting how their hasn’t been a season ending injury during training camp. Kevin admits that it is his understanding that Alec Pierce will be out there week one and he is surprised that Kenny Moore II has not signed anywhere yet. Lastly, Jake asks Kevin for his opinion on the QB2 & kicker battle. (1:52:13-2:02:55) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald-Times joins Query & Company to give his understanding and thoughts on the eligibility drama from earlier this week. Jake asks Mike where he believes the Hoosiers will be better this year than they were last year, whether we know how different the offense will look with Josh Hoover as the team’s quarterback compared to Fernando Mendoza, and states that Curt Cignetti has not changed much coming off the national championship. (2:02:55-2:09:27) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:54) – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep joins Jake Query to preview week two of the high school football slate by highlighting some games from last week that stood out to him. Jake Query asks him about how deep Class 6A is this year, the start of the Brett Cooper era at Ben Davis, and previews some of the games that he will be keeping his eyes on tonight. (13:54-35:05) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen joins Jake Query on a Football Friday to discuss the latest happenings with the Indianapolis Colts. Their conversation starts by highlighting how their hasn’t been a season ending injury during training camp. Kevin admits that it is his understanding that Alec Pierce will be out there week one and he is surprised that Kenny Moore II has not signed anywhere yet. Lastly, Jake asks Kevin for his opinion on the QB2 & kicker battle. (35:05-45:31) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald-Times joins Query & Company to give his understanding and thoughts on the eligibility drama from earlier this week. Jake asks Mike where he believes the Hoosiers will be better this year than they were last year, whether we know how different the offense will look with Josh Hoover as the team’s quarterback compared to Fernando Mendoza, and states that Curt Cignetti has not changed much coming off the national championship. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00– 13:00 – The host of the history making, legendary Indiana Sports Talk, Bob Lovell, joins the show. They review week 1 of the high school football season before diving into the Westfield vs. Carmel matchup and the job Josh Miracle has done at the helm for the Shamrocks. JMV shouts out his Eastern Greene team before the Roncalli Royals bounceback opportunity tonight against Franklin Central. 13:05 - 27:54 – . Making his weekly Friday 4 o’clock appearance, Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star joins the show. What does he expect to see tomorrow, how big is the game tomorrow on the kicking battle, how dire is the pass rush situation and will Caden Curry make the team? Plus, what surprises will we see when roster cut downs begin? 27:54 – 48:46 – The voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer, has a documentary premiering this evening on WTIU. He saw a screening of the documentary and comments on all the hard work that went into it. Plus, John references his conversation to a Raiders reporter yesterday on Fernando Mendoza and asks how Josh Hoover compares. Chris Hagan asks how the roster still fits, Tayven Jackson starting against IU and more.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:24 – John opens the show live from Mucky Duck and announces the giveaways he has for the Colts game tomorrow. He also previews the Football Friday show, including how now the expectations are high for Alec Pierce now that he has returned from his injury. Plus, how important it is for the Fever to take care of business tonight, there might be week 1 tickets to give away at Mucky Duck, an update on the lions that are rumored to be loose in Indiana. 22:24– 39:52 – The host of the history making, legendary Indiana Sports Talk, Bob Lovell, joins the show. They review week 1 of the high school football season before diving into the Westfield vs. Carmel matchup and the job Josh Miracle has done at the helm for the Shamrocks. JMV shouts out his Eastern Greene team before the Roncalli Royals bounceback opportunity tonight against Franklin Central. 39:52 – 44:16 – JMV gives away a pair of tickets to the Colts game tomorrow and a Ride with JMV YETI. 44:16 - 1:05:34 – Making his weekly Friday 4 o’clock appearance, Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star joins the show. What does he expect to see tomorrow, how big is the game tomorrow on the kicking battle, how dire is the pass rush situation and will Caden Curry make the team? Plus, what surprises will we see when roster cut downs begin? 1:05:34 – 1:21:36 – Chris Hagan of CBS4/FOX59 joins JMV and Pat Sullivan on location at Mucky Duck’s. John recaps his “I didn’t know I was on the air” moment from Wednesday, Pat is pledging money for flood relief victims Saturday, P1 listener Fulton breaks the news that he has a girlfriend and reveals what his favorite Dolly Parton song is, which leads to a discussion on her life. 1:21:36 – 1:28:39 –. JMV wraps up the second hour of the show! 1:28:39 – 1:53:16 – The voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer, has a documentary premiering this evening on WTIU. He saw a screening of the documentary and comments on all the hard work that went into it. Plus, John references his conversation to a Raiders reporter yesterday on Fernando Mendoza and asks how Josh Hoover compares. Chris Hagan asks how the roster still fits, Tayven Jackson starting against IU and more. 1:53:16 – 2:02:26 – Chris and JMV pick some more winners out at Mucky Duck before Hagan gives his take on the Fever and their long layoff coming up. 2:02:26 – 2:06:05 – John and Chris preview the weekend of sports ahead and the Colts game tomorrow afternoon.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things are not getting better for the Hoosier state. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things just keep getting worse for the Hoosier state. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galen Clavio and Chris Williams return for Part 2 of CrimsonCast's deep dive into Indiana football history, picking up after the 1967 Rose Bowl season and carrying the story all the way through the modern Curt Cignetti era.The conversation starts with the aftermath of Indiana's Rose Bowl appearance. The 1968 season had optimism, a national ranking, and real expectations, but the Hoosiers could not quite recreate the magic of 1967. From there, Galen and Chris move into the Lee Corso years, including the showmanship, the Holiday Bowl breakthrough, the famous double-decker bus entrance, and the strange question of why even IU's best moments so often failed to become sustained momentum.The heart of the episode is the Bill Mallory era, still one of the most important periods in the history of IU football. They discuss the flying Indiana logo, Mallory's credibility, the 1987 team that came close to a Rose Bowl, the Peach Bowl, Anthony Thompson's Heisman disappointment, Vaughn Dunbar, Trent Green, and the gradual decline that followed the early 1990s.From there, the episode moves through some of the hardest modern stretches of Indiana football: Cam Cameron, the black-uniform experiment, Antwaan Randle El, Gerry DiNardo, collapsing attendance, administrative uncertainty, and the feeling that Memorial Stadium had become a ghost town. Galen and Chris then revisit the emotional hope of Terry Hoeppner, the Play 13 season, James Hardy, and the 2007 bowl breakthrough before moving into Bill Lynch, Kevin Wilson, and the facility investments that started to modernize the program.The final third connects the dots from Fred Glass to Tom Allen to Cignetti. Wilson helped make Indiana more respectable, Allen delivered the 2019 breakthrough and the strange 2020 peak, but the collapse that followed made the program feel stuck again. That is what makes the Cignetti era so historically absurd: within less than three years, Indiana went from a moribund Big Ten program to an 11-win team, then to a 16-0 national champion, and then to a preseason top-10 program that some national voices still think is underrated.The closing message is simple: longtime IU football fans should not let this become normal. The history covered in this two-part series shows just how rare this moment is — not just for Indiana, but for college football as a whole.

Indiana football is eight days away, but IU athletics is already rolling. The Bison Briefing checks in on Indiana men's soccer, IU volleyball, fall camp questions, eligibility uncertainty, and the final countdown to the Hoosiers' 2026 football opener.Galen Clavio opens with the energy around the Back Home Network heading into football season, including a clip from Scott Dolson on Indiana's national championship run and what it felt like seeing IU fans flood the Rose Bowl. From there, the show turns to Indiana men's soccer, which moved to 3-0 after a dominant but tense 1-0 win over Butler, with Collins Oduro and Stephane Njike making their season debuts.The episode also previews IU volleyball's season opener against Creighton, revisits the ongoing eligibility questions around Stephen Daley, Kellen Wyatt, Avry Tatum, and Sam Alexis, and looks at key football notes from fall camp, including Tyler Morris at punt returner and the defensive backfield battle involving A.J. Harris, Ryland Gandy, and Jamari Sharpe. Plus: IU-Ohio State rivalry-name ideas, upcoming CrimsonCast programming, the C-Three live show, and a few Bloomington restaurant recommendations.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more Bison Briefing, CrimsonCast, Indiana football, IU soccer, IU volleyball, Curt Cignetti, and Hoosiers coverage all season long.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman meet for their weekly podcast to put the finishing touches on their takeaways from Indiana's preseason, which concludes this week before the Hoosiers begin preparing for Week 1 against North Texas. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 2:29 -- Big-picture fall camp takeaways 9:25 -- All 11 offense 16:35 -- All 11 defense 22:29 -- All 11 (six) special teams 26:01 -- Daley/Wyatt latest 32:35 -- North Texas first thoughts Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/08/25/indiana-football-breakout-performers-brock-schott-davion-chandler-byron-baldwin-jr-jamari-sharpe/91311394007/ 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://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

On this episode, Alex Bozich is joined by Mark Alesia to preview a new documentary on legendary broadcaster and the voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer. Timeless: Don Fischer's Half-Century Broadcasting IU Sports premieres Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m. ET at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall and will air on Friday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. ET on WTIU. The screening at Assembly Hall is free and open to the public.More details on the documentary are available here: https://www.ipm.org/blog/2026-08-14/timeless-don-fischers-half-century-broadcasting-iu-sports-premieres-august-28-on-wtiuSupport Inside the Hall and Podcast on the Brink with a donation: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/donate-to-inside-the-hall/ Subscribe to Peacock to watch Indiana men's and women's basketball: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/peacock (affiliate link) Subscribe to B1G+ to watch Indiana men's and women's basketball: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/big-ten-plus/ (affiliate link) Buy IU basketball tickets at Vivid Seats: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/vivid-seats (affiliate link)

(00:00-26:15) – Query & Company kicks off on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison recapping yesterday’s show from Kroger for flood relief for Hoosiers. Jake and Eddie dive into Charvarius Ward’s comment yesterday about his back injury that sidelined him for nearly three weeks and then break the news that Alec Pierce is being activated off PUP. (26:15-44:43) – The voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, joins Jake Query to discuss the breaking news that the Indianapolis Colts have activated Alec Pierce off the physically unable to perform list. They also get into which players could make the roster in the safety room and who is going to be the main contributors at the linebacker position. Lastly, Jake examines the road opponents for the Colts and asks Matt which road environment he’s most excited for. (44:43-48:31) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by asking Eddie asking where they are at in their fantasy football league team’s given away. (48:31-1:13:16) – Earlier in the day, ESPN released an article ranking the 32 teams in terms of their watchability with a few factors. Jake has Eddie guess some of the top teams on the list, and try to pinpoint who ranks last. It leads to Eddie sharing some passion and emotion about how bad the list was. Lastly, Jake reveals where the Indianapolis Colts ranked. (1:13:16-1:24:49) – FOX59 host Dan Spehler joins Jake Query from Kroger to lament on how cool it is that Radio One, CBS, and FOX are all coming together to helping Hoosiers in need of flood relief. They also get into Dan’s arrival to Indianapolis in 2005 and how much he loves living here now. (1:24:49-1:33:31) – The final hour of today’s show starts with Jake discussing Charvarius Ward’s back injury and why he’s concerned about his availability throughout the season. (1:33:31-2:02:54) – Tony East from Circle City Spin, Locked On Pacers, and Forbes Sports joins Query & Company to discuss the Indiana Fever and Pacers with Jake Query. Their conversation starts by discussing the upcoming time off for the Fever and how it will be beneficial for the players to get a mental break along with a physical break. Jake asks him for his opinion on the Tyrese Haliburton charity softball game from earlier and the week and what his reaction was to Bennedict Mathurin’s contract with the Pelicans. (2:01:40-2:15:47) – Alec Pierce has returned to practice for the first time this season after being activated off PUP, but Josh Downs is currently sidelined with a calf injury. Jake discusses their injuries and loops in Charvarius Ward’s back ailment into the discussion. (2:15:13-2:20:40) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana football is almost back, and CrimsonCast digs into the latest IU eligibility chaos, the growing Charlie Becker star turn, and why Curt Cignetti has somehow become one of the most memeable coaches in college football.Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio open with move-in week, birthday technical difficulties, Homefield gear, and the return of football before turning to the latest legal uncertainty around Kellan Wyatt, Stephen Daley, Sam Alexis, and the NCAA's ongoing fight over Class of 2022 eligibility. They also talk through how difficult the issue is to explain, why SEC responses around LSU and Lane Kiffin add another layer of confusion, and why players may be stuck in limbo even after enrolling.The back half of the episode moves into IU fan culture and the new football reality: getting fans into Memorial Stadium earlier, possible game-day traditions, names for the Indiana-Ohio State matchup, local NIL food deals, Charlie Becker's rise, the Becker Double Decker, Carter Smith's Janko's order, Curt Cignetti's State Farm commercial, national expectations for Indiana as defending champions, and the debut of a new segment: CrimsonCast Dog of the Week.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU athletics, Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers, Big Ten football, and the 2026 college football season.

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(00:00-27:29) – Query & Company kicks off on a Hump Day Wednesday from Kroger in Noblesville with Jake Query welcoming his cousin onto the show to discuss what it was like experiencing the flooding a couple of weeks ago. He welcomes producer Eddie Garrison on the show to discuss the Alec Pierce video of him walking around practice yesterday. Jake also touches on the latest shenanigans in college sports. (27:29-41:35) – Marian Knights Head Coach Ted Karras Jr. joins Query & Company to preview their season opener tomorrow night against the University of Indianapolis. Before doing that, they get into how last season ended for the Knights, highlight some of the key returners that fans will get the chance to see, and how he will look at the start of the season when facing a quality opponent with new faces in key positions. (41:35-47:07) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by welcoming Eric Holverson from Kroger onto the show to discuss why all of the stations from Radio One and FOX59 & CBS4 are broadcasting from there and how this specific Kroger location was impacted by the flooding. (47:07-1:13:12) – NHRA Dragster Jordan Vandergriff joins Jake Query to preview the NHRA US Nationals at Brownsburg! Jake asks him if he has any pressure with the sponsor of the event being the sponsor for his car, what it is like driving for John Force, explains how playing baseball has assisted him in racing, and discusses some of television shows that he has been on. (1:13:12-1:25:53) – FOX59 host Dan Spehler joins Jake Query from Kroger to lament on how cool it is that Radio One, CBS, and FOX are all coming together to helping Hoosiers in need of flood relief. They also get into Dan’s arrival to Indianapolis in 2005 and how much he loves living here now. (1:25:53-1:37:05) – The final hour of today’s show starts with Jake discussing his prowess for navigating through grocery stores and tributing Dolly Parton with her passing coming yesterday (1:37:05-2:01:40) – John Glennon from the Nashville Post makes an appearance on Query & Company to chat with Jake about the Tennessee Titans. How has training camp and the preseason gone for Robert Salah in year one? Is there concerns about Cam Ward’s performance thus far through two preseason games? What is Brian Daboll trying to work on with his second year QB? Plus, Jake asks him for his opinion on the Indianapolis Colts heading into the season. (2:01:40-2:15:13) – Yesterday the Big Ten and SEC came out with rules that prevent players that have played in the NFL from going back to college. Jake has thoughts on how we have gotten to this point with college eligibility, but did the Big Ten get it right? (2:15:13-2:21:40) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Season 6 finale, the guys debate whether or not they're coming back on the Anthony Richardson bandwagon as he appears closer to securing the QB2 role behind Daniel Jones. Also, the Pacers continue to get disrespected across the board and Schultz fights through a gnarly cold.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Always SunnyChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Built To Last (German Pilsner)

Indiana Sports Beat Radio is LIVE Wednesday from 8:45–10:45 AM ET! Jim Coyle and Coach Griff are joined by Dylan Sinn of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette to discuss the latest from Northeast Indiana, including the major changes at Fort Wayne North Side and Jaylon Smith taking over as interim head coach. Then Kyle Neddenriep of the IndyStar joins us to break down Indiana high school football after Week 1 and look ahead to the biggest Week 2 matchups across the state. Plus, we turn our attention to Indiana Football as the Hoosiers move toward game week, including Curt Cignetti's latest comments and more from the IU running backs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Now it is Canada's turn to levy new tariffs on the United States; Measles concerns are amplified in Pennsylvania following two deaths; Hoosier energy costs and efficiency sidestep company profits; a Water violations lawsuit continues in a West Virginia county.

Indiana football has real College Football Playoff expectations. So what can stop IU from running it back?That's today's focus on Y-Option - fueled by our founding sponsor 76, keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat. Todd Blackledge and I break down what could actually stop Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers after seeing them up close at fall camp.We explain why Indiana is unlikely to beat itself, how Josh Hoover's turnover history changes in this offense, why the wide receiver room needs another playmaker next to Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh, and how Bob Bostad's offensive line could become one of the Big Ten's best again. We also discuss the depth on the defensive line, the challenge of replacing a true lockdown corner, and why matchups with Ohio State, USC, Oregon, and the rest of the Big Ten will reveal how far Indiana can go.Thanks for watching, wherever you may be!Much love and stay steady,Yogi

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Galen Clavio launches the newly dubbed Bison Briefing on CrimsonCast with a live afternoon episode covering two major Indiana sports topics: the continuing NCAA eligibility mess and the release of Indiana basketball's non-conference schedule.Ryan Phillips joins Galen to break down the latest eligibility confusion involving Class of 2022 athletes, professional opportunities, and whether players who spent time around NFL teams should be able to return to college rosters. They discuss the SEC's statement, the Big Ten's proposed rule, the legal uncertainty around the Wisne case, and what all of this could mean for Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt as Indiana football gets closer to the season.The conversation also gets into the bigger structural problem: college sports keeps trying to operate without a stable, collectively bargained system. Galen and Ryan talk through why the NCAA's current rulemaking keeps leading to lawsuits, why basketball complicates the definition of “professional,” and why the next few weeks could remain messy for athletes trying to decide whether to enroll, practice, sue, or move on.The second half shifts to Indiana men's basketball, where the newly released non-conference schedule gives Darren DeVries and the Hoosiers a stronger slate than fans have seen in recent years. The schedule includes Syracuse, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri, UCF, Bellarmine, Fairleigh Dickinson, Bowling Green, and more.Galen and Ryan like the schedule from a basketball perspective: more name brands, more résumé opportunities, and a better mix of tests and tune-ups. But they also dig into the season-ticket holder issue, because many of the best games are away from Assembly Hall or on neutral floors. That leads to a larger conversation about IU basketball's atmosphere, rebuilding fan trust, and why winning is the only real way to make Assembly Hall feel like Assembly Hall again.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down to discuss IU football's forthcoming season, complete with schedule predictions, bold calls, some fun over/under discussion and final guesses as to whether the Hoosiers might defend their Big Ten crown ... and more. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 2:33 -- Will Indiana start 6-0? 16:47 -- Ohio State 22:29 -- Michigan 25:21 -- Halloween and afterward 38:45 -- Does IU make it back to Indianapolis? 41:51 -- Bold season predictions 45:53 -- Fun with offensive and defensive over/unders Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/08/18/indiana-football-wide-receivers-nick-marsh-charlie-becker-coach-curt-cignetti-depth-tyler-morris/91342534007/ 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://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

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Indiana football is entering a completely new reality: every home game at Memorial Stadium is sold out, ticket prices are up, expectations are rising, and the Hoosiers' fan experience has to evolve with the program.Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield open CrimsonCast's 18th season of IU football coverage by looking back at how long the show has been covering the Hoosiers — from the Bill Lynch, Kevin Wilson, and Tom Allen eras to the national championship standard now set under Curt Cignetti. The conversation turns quickly to what a sold-out Memorial Stadium means for fans, especially with a full September home slate, a massive Ohio State game, and major demand for matchups like USC, Northwestern, and the Old Oaken Bucket.The main discussion focuses on the new Indiana football gameday: getting into the stadium earlier, changing tailgate routines, making concessions and bathrooms work with larger crowds, building traditions like Hoosier the Bison, towels, “Hurts So Good,” and Hoosiers in the NFL segments, and figuring out how Memorial Stadium can become a real home-field advantage. Galen and Scott also debate stadium renovation priorities, including the press box, premium seating, field suites, concourses, bathrooms, sound, lights, and whether a Lambeau-style suite model could make sense in Bloomington.The episode closes with a broader look at why football success matters to Indiana University beyond wins and losses — as branding, marketing, admissions energy, alumni connection, and long-term institutional strategy. The message: IU football is not just having a moment. The whole university now has to decide how seriously it wants to build around it.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU athletics, Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers, Big Ten football, and the 2026 college football season.

Attorney Rick Check is a Hoosier who grew up in Indiana and then made his way to Wisconsin where he has been practicing law for many years. Rick is a highly respected bankruptcy lawyer who practices throughout Wisconsin along with his son, Attorney Sam Check, who has been working with him for a long time. I know Rick as a colleague from the American Consumer Bankruptcy College (ACBC).  In fact, I did not know that Rick first got his start and thorough introduction to bankruptcy law from the de facto dean of the ACBC, Indiana Attorney Mark Zuckerberg.  Rick has developed a unique legal sub-specialty of helping small business owners with personal debt while, at the same time, either helping the business shed debt in order to continue operating in a positive manner or shutting it down in an expedient way, short of a chapter 11 business bankruptcy filing. l enjoyed getting to know Rick's story on this episode of the podcast.

First Take begins with the Raider rumination! Mendoza or Kirk? Number one overall pick, or 15 year veteran? With subpar o-line play and an abysmal receiving core, is it better to keep Mendoza sidelined until his team improves, assuring the young Hoosiers' confidence isn't flushed down the MGM Grand drain? Then, Kevin Clark picks the Cowboys schedule! How many more losing season can Jerry suffer? Next, Dan Campbell's time is running low. Jared Goff racks up top 10 QB stats annually, while Jahmyr Gibbs is the top fantasy prospect in the league! Yet, the Lions still haven't reached a Super Bowl... Is this the year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices