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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.

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.

Indiana football's offensive line has gone from a long-running concern to one of the biggest strengths of Curt Cignetti's program — and it may be the foundation of another championship-level Hoosiers offense in 2026.Galen Clavio continues the CrimsonCast positional preview series with a full breakdown of Indiana's offensive line, led by Carter Smith, Drew Evans, Bray Lynch, Adedamola Ajani, and transfer addition Joe Brunner. The episode looks at why Bob Bostad's group has become so important to IU's offensive identity, how the line helps the Hoosiers stay ahead of schedule, and why both run blocking and pass protection will shape how quickly Josh Hoover settles into the offense.The second half digs into career snaps, positional versatility, depth concerns, Pro Football Focus grades, pressure numbers, penalties, pass-blocking efficiency, and the challenge of replacing key contributors like Pat Coogan and Kahlil Benson. The takeaway: Indiana has the experience, talent, and coaching to make the offensive line a major 2026 advantage — but depth and health will matter if the Hoosiers are going to make another long postseason run.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.

CrimsonCast / BHN continues its 2026 positional preview series with a deep dive into the Hoosiers' wide receivers and tight ends — two groups that will help determine how quickly Josh Hoover settles into Curt Cignetti and Mike Shanahan's offense.Galen Clavio breaks down what Indiana lost from last year's passing game, including Elijah Sarratt, Omar Cooper Jr., E.J. Williams, and Riley Nowakowski, then looks at how the 2026 group could be rebuilt around Charlie Becker, Nick Marsh, Shazz Preston, and Tyler Morris. The episode focuses heavily on efficiency, alignment, drop rate, average depth of target, slot usage, contested catches, and why Indiana's passing game works best when the run game keeps the offense ahead of schedule.The second half shifts to tight end, where Indiana has a fascinating but unproven room featuring Blake Thiry, Andrew Barker, Brock Schott, Trevor Gibbs, PJ MacFarlane, and others. Galen discusses who might replace Nowakowski's do-everything role, who could emerge as a blocker, who may be the best receiving option, and why the first month of the season will reveal how much trust the staff has in this group.Check out our IU running back room preview podcast here.Check out our preview of the quarterbacks (well, really just Josh Hoover) here. 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.

In this episode of The Assembly Call, Jerod Morris and Ryan Phillips take stock of where Indiana basketball stands in mid-August after the Peru trip, Sam Alexis' return, and the first real glimpses of this rebuilt roster. They dig into the reasons for cautious optimism, what this team's identity could eventually become, and which questions still need to be answered before the games start counting.Why Sam Alexis' return may matter more than a typical late-offseason roster addition—and what it changes about Indiana's frontcourt options.What Bart Torvik's early projections say about Indiana and a Big Ten that already looks brutally deep.The biggest lesson from Peru wasn't any individual stat line, but what the roster suggested about how these pieces might fit together.What could define Indiana's identity on both ends of the floor—and why this roster may offer Darren DeVries more ways to attack than he had a year ago.Which freshmen have raised expectations, which veterans may be getting overlooked, and how much we should really trust anything we see in August.A closer look at whether Indiana's supposed depth is actually different this time—and why developing the back end of the rotation early could matter later.Does IU football's incredible success take pressure off the basketball program… or quietly raise the standard for what fans will tolerate?Jerod and Ryan also work through listener questions about pace, rotations, roster fit, player development, and how this group compares with some of the recent Indiana teams that looked promising on paper.And with football season almost here, the show closes with some well-earned IU football talk, including what Ryan trusts most about the defending champs—and the biggest question he still has entering the season.The Assembly Call is presented by Homefield Apparel ... and now Upstairs too!

Indiana football didn't appear out of nowhere. CrimsonCast goes deep into the long, strange, fascinating history of IU football, from its 1880s origins to the Old Oaken Bucket, the 1945 Big Ten champions, the Phil Dickens sanctions, and the 1967 Rose Bowl team.Galen Clavio is joined by Chris Williams of IU Artifacts for a historical dive into how Indiana football developed, why the program spent decades fighting structural disadvantages, and why today's Hoosier fan base has deeper roots than outsiders realize. They trace the early campus fields, the move to Jordan Field and Memorial Stadium, Indiana's place in the early Big Ten hierarchy, the creation of the Old Oaken Bucket, and the importance of figures like Zora Clevenger, Bo McMillin, George Taliaferro, and John Pont.The second half looks at the rise and collapse after the 1945 season, the difficult postwar years, the controversy around Phil Dickens, the impact of NCAA and Big Ten sanctions across IU athletics, and how the 1967 Hoosiers became Indiana's first Rose Bowl team. It's a reminder that Indiana football history is far richer, weirder, and more important than the national narrative usually allows.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 getting closer, Memorial Stadium questions are getting louder, and CrimsonCast LIVE breaks down what realistic upgrades could look like for IU's gameday future.Galen Clavio goes live to discuss the latest from IU football fall camp, the Big Ten Network visit to Bloomington, and a new local NIL deal pairing Carter Smith with Janko's Little Zagreb. Then the show turns to the big listener question: what should Indiana actually do with Memorial Stadium? Galen walks through why a brand-new stadium is unlikely, what renovation options make more sense, and how costs for premium seating, press box upgrades, concourses, bathrooms, lighting, sound, video boards, and Wi-Fi can quickly turn a stadium project into a massive capital campaign.The episode closes with reaction to Dusty May's comments about leaving college basketball for the Dallas Mavericks, what those comments say about the transfer portal and NIL era, and why coaches may increasingly rethink life in college sports. Plus: a quick check-in on Fernando Mendoza after a promising night with the Raiders.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.RSVP for the Posh Hotel show on Tuesday!Check out the 2026 Homefield Game Day Collection

Indiana football is suddenly a premium gameday product, and CrimsonCast After Dark looks at what that means for IU football fans, Memorial Stadium, tailgating, parking, road trips, and the Hoosiers' biggest 2026 challenges.Galen Clavio answers listener questions on how the gameday experience may change now that Curt Cignetti's program is coming off a national championship, why fans should expect more traffic, more demand, higher prices, and a more all-day football atmosphere in Bloomington. He also discusses possible Memorial Stadium renovations, including why a new stadium is unlikely but press box and premium-seat upgrades may be on the table.The show also covers Big Ten fall camp roster uncertainty, Indiana's road-trip slate, bathroom logistics at Memorial Stadium, tailgate plans, getting into the stadium earlier, and whether Michigan or Washington is the tougher road game. Plus: a quick riff on Charlie Becker, Nick Marsh, Josh Hoover's receiver options, and elite food-and-football combinations.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 entering a new era, and CrimsonCast digs into what that means for IU football fans, Memorial Stadium traditions, the Ohio State matchup, and the growing number of Hoosiers in the NFL.Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio open with Indiana weather, fall camp energy, Homefield drops, and a few concert detours before returning to listener questions from the CrimsonCast community. They revisit potential names for the emerging Indiana-Ohio State football series, including the 36-Star Showdown, Harrison-Grant ideas, Old Guard vs. New Blood, and other rivalry-branding possibilities.From there, the show moves into the evolving Indiana football gameday experience: tailgate timing, getting fans into Memorial Stadium earlier, whether air horns or alerts could help, why “Hurts So Good” works, how IU can better celebrate Hoosiers in the NFL, and what traditions could make Indiana's home-field atmosphere more distinctive. The episode also covers which former IU players to track on Sundays, how fans should think about drafting Hoosiers in fantasy football, and why the fan experience has to improve through both athletic department investment and fan buy-in.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.

The Boys are back at Table 4 and have a raucous time discussing many topics. They name the best HS girls player they ever saw, talk IU Football, and play a bit of either or. Enjoy the pod as much as we did recording it! B3 is written directed and produced by  Nathanyal Byler, Todd Lancaster, Mike DeCoursey, Brent Dalrymple and Brian Emmons and is a production of the Empulse Podcast Network.  Thanks to our sponsors Justin Scherer and the Burkhart Insurance Agency, Golf Plus in Evansville, Fair Shake w/ Brian Emmons, Home and Harvest Realty and  usually recorded at Red Bones Bar and Grill. 

Indiana football fall camp is rolling, and CrimsonCast digs into some listener questions around Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers: the tight end room, replacing D'Angelo Ponds, defensive adjustments, and why Josh Hoover may not need to be a copy of Fernando Mendoza.Galen Clavio answers questions on how the TE room is shaping up, Brock Schott's potential emergence, Andrew Barker, Blake Thiry, and what Indiana needs from the tight end position in this offense. He also breaks down why the Ponds question may be the biggest on the roster, how Bryant Haines could adapt the defense, and why IU's elite defensive front may buy the secondary time early in the season.The episode also touches on Cignetti's lingering Notre Dame memory, the possibility of an Indiana-Notre Dame playoff rematch, ESPN and SEC resistance to a 24-team College Football Playoff, Josh Pate's regular-season argument, and why Indiana fans should be morally obligated to support giving more programs a legitimate shot.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.CrimsonCast LIVE at POSH Hotel Bloomington RSVP LinkVolleyball Golf Outing Information!

Dylan Sinn (@DylanSinn) joins Jim Coyle & Coach Griff to discuss IU Football, Purdue Football & Notre Dame Football. Kyle Neddenriep (@KyleNeddenriep) previews Indiana High School Football. #iufb #PurdueFB #NotreDame #IndianaHSFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Indiana football gets another important eligibility update as Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt remain on track to help the Hoosiers' defense, while the IU-Notre Dame scheduling debate continues to stir up national college football conversation.Galen Clavio jumps on CrimsonCast for a quick late-night episode covering the latest court ruling connected to fifth-year eligibility, what it means for Indiana athletes, and why Sam Alexis is still in a separate legal category. He also explains why the canceled Indiana-Notre Dame football series is more complicated than the “IU ducked Notre Dame” version of the story, especially with the Big Ten, USC, CFP incentives, and Notre Dame's independent scheduling position all in the background.The episode closes with fall camp notes from Curt Cignetti, including tight end depth, practice availability, how injuries can create more positional flexibility, and why Kellan Wyatt may have an interesting role in Bryant Haines' defensive packages against 12 personnel.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.

Dylan Rexing is back with details on having dinner at ECC with IU Football's National Championship trophy and catching IU Basketball taking on Western Kentucky in October! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

247's Peegs.com super reporter and IU Football guru extraordinaire Jared Kelly joins the show to talk about everything and anything to do with our beloved national champions.From his thoughts on the many highlights of Coach Cig speaking at Big Ten Media Days, to the return of Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt, to breaking down each position group, Jared is a world class bad ass at telling us all what's up with the greatest college football program on Earth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana football is through its first week of fall camp, and CrimsonCast breaks down the biggest questions around the Hoosiers as Curt Cignetti's defending national champions move closer to the 2026 season.Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield discuss the new reality of following IU football like a national power, the wave of Hoosiers making noise in NFL camps, and the massive defensive-line boost created by Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt returning to Indiana. They also dig into what fans should watch for in the first four games, how to evaluate Josh Hoover early in the season, whether Indiana can meet playoff-level expectations, and why the Hoosiers' defense may again be one of the best units in college football.The show closes with reaction to Indiana's Coaches Poll ranking, the possibility of Holden Staes returning, points/touchdowns allowed projections for Bryant Haines' defense, and the national roasting of Purdue's AD comments about IU.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.

Alec Lasley, Zach Osterman & Bill Bender join Jim Coyle and Coach Griff. IU Football camp, Kellan Wyatt & Stephen Daley return, IU #6 in the Coaches Poll and the latest CFB 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 opening fall camp as the defending national champion, and CrimsonCast asks the question every IU fan is now wrestling with: what should expectations actually be for the Hoosiers in 2026?Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio talk through the surreal new reality of Indiana football under Curt Cignetti, including why “playoff or bust” may be understandable but still dangerous, how Hoosier fans can avoid becoming entitled, and what success should look like after a Big Ten title and national championship. They also dig into the student ticket controversy, why IU football demand suddenly looks more like a major football school, and how students, alumni, and tailgaters may need to change their Memorial Stadium habits now that every game matters.The episode closes with a listener prompt: what should Indiana vs. Ohio State be called if this matchup becomes a recurring Big Ten spotlight game? Grace and Galen brainstorm crimson vs. scarlet angles, bison vs. Buckeyes, I-70, the National Road, and why the audience may have a better idea than they do.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.

Galen Clavio jumps on CrimsonCast for a shorter solo episode as Indiana football gets ready to open fall camp in Bloomington.The first half focuses on the preseason USA Today Coaches Poll, where defending national champion Indiana lands at No. 6 despite receiving the second-most first-place votes in the country. Galen talks through why the coaches poll should be treated carefully, why the result still says something about IU's national perception, and how the lingering skepticism around the Hoosiers may fit perfectly into Curt Cignetti's approach.Then the episode turns to breaking IU football news: Stephen Daley is returning to Indiana. Galen explains why Daley's comeback matters, how his 2025 breakout changed the Hoosiers' defense, and why adding him back into a front that already includes Tyrique Tucker, Mario Landino, Tobi Osunsanmi, Chiddi Obiazor, Josh Burnham, Joe Hjelle, and Daniel Ndukwe could give Indiana one of the deepest defensive fronts in the country.The final segment shifts away from Bloomington and into soccer, with Galen reacting to Mauricio Pochettino returning with the USMNT for the next World Cup cycle. He discusses why continuity matters, what Pochettino can do with a full four-year runway, and why the U.S. men's national team still needs a clearer identity to move beyond its old ceiling.

Galen Clavio, Scott Caulfield, and Ryan Phillips jump on CrimsonCast for a quick-hit conversation about the end of Indiana's future football series with Notre Dame and the return of USC-Notre Dame.The episode looks at why the story became such a national talking point, why Indiana football has become a convenient target for broader frustrations about college football scheduling, and whether the criticism lines up with what the College Football Playoff actually rewards. Galen and Scott discuss why the Hoosiers' Big Ten schedule already gives them plenty of major games, while Ryan adds perspective on the USC side of the Notre Dame rivalry and why that series came back together.They also get into Curt Cignetti's scheduling philosophy, the weirdness of games being booked almost a decade in advance, Notre Dame's independence, Big Ten and SEC leverage, and why Indiana's status as defending national champion changes the conversation. The old version of IU needed marquee non-conference games for attention. This version can make other programs come to Bloomington.

Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio are back on CrimsonCast to recap Big Ten Football Media Days, Galen's trip through Chicago and Las Vegas, and the increasingly strange world of college football media season.The episode starts with travel chaos, old minor-league hockey memories, and the surreal overlap of Big Ten Media Days and Lollapalooza in downtown Chicago. That leads naturally into the important question: which Big Ten coaches would fit best — or worst — at a Lolla VIP tent?From there, Grace and Galen dig into the actual football conversation. Curt Cignetti remains the central figure, from his SEC “hype machine” comments to the way he handles media attention without sounding scripted. They talk about why Cignetti has become such a compelling quote machine, how his rise compares to other coaches, and why his presence gives Indiana a unique voice in the Big Ten vs. SEC argument.The second half focuses heavily on Indiana football: the Hoosiers' player representatives at Media Days, the transition from the JMU-era culture carriers to IU-developed leaders, lazy national narratives about the roster, and the skepticism around Josh Hoover replacing Fernando Mendoza. Grace and Galen also discuss Big Ten unity, conference depth, Ohio State and Michigan rivalry comments, Ryan Day's media energy, Purdue expectations, Starbucks orders, and why football season suddenly feels very close.

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The boys are back at long last and ready to chop it up all things IU. Huge wins for gridiron recruiting, dominating victories by the hoopsters in Peru, and oh so much more are all on the docket for this week's comeback special of Hoosier Hysterics!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00:00 - 11:03 - Dan Wetzel from ESPN joins the show! Dan and JMV debate if IU Football is the most hated program in the country after their national championship win last season! They dive into Dusty May leaving Michigan, and the chaos unfolding in Ann Arbor. 11:04 - 32:40 - Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles joins the show live at the Speedway City Garage! They preview the Brickyard, discuss a potential IndyCar console game, the effect of weather on outside oval racing and more! 32:41 - 43:04 - Mike Chappell from CBS4 & FOX59 joins the show! Mike gives his thoughts on Caitlin Clark technical foul issues. They then preview the start of Colts training camp. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:56 – JMV is out at the Speedway City Garage to help kickoff Brickyard weekend! He discusses IU getting a top QB recruit, Colts Camp being just around the corner, and the Fever getting a dominant win over the Sun! 26:57 – 40:49 – Dan Wetzel from ESPN joins the show! Dan and JMV debate if IU Football is the most hated program in the country after their national championship win last season! They dive into Dusty May leaving Michigan, and the chaos unfolding in Ann Arbor. 40:50 – 45:48 – Jeff and Matt from Speedway help JMV wrap up the 1st hour! 45:49 – 1:10:20 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles joins the show live at the Speedway City Garage! They preview the Brickyard, discuss a potential IndyCar console game, the effect of weather on outside oval racing and more! 1:10:21 – 1:23:49 – JMV talks up the Indiana Fever Fund with Alex Limontes! 1:23:50 – 1:29:35 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:29:36 - 1:42:31 – Mike Chappell from CBS4 & FOX59 joins the show! Mike gives his thoughts on Caitlin Clark technical foul issues. They then preview the start of Colts training camp. 1:42:32 - 1:49:52 – JMV and Doug Boles discuss the upcoming IndyCar race in Washington D.C! 1:49:53 – 1:55:07 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galen Clavio and Trent McGee jump on CrimsonCast for an emergency recruiting episode after Lukas Prock, a 2028 four-star quarterback from New Jersey, commits to Indiana football.The conversation looks at why Prock's commitment feels like another major marker in the Curt Cignetti era. Galen and Trent discuss Prock's arm talent, sophomore production, top-five recruitment, and why Indiana beating out programs like Notre Dame, Michigan, Florida, and Ohio State matters even this early in the process. They also connect the commitment to the recent Monshun Sales news and the growing sense that IU's national championship momentum is finally showing up in high-level recruiting.The episode also gets into Mike Shanahan, Tino Sunseri, quarterback development, the differences between transfer quarterbacks and long-term high school recruits, and what it would mean if Indiana can start building future recruiting classes around elite quarterbacks. Plus: why all of this still feels strange, exciting, and almost unbelievable for longtime Hoosier football fans.

Indiana football is heading into Big Ten Media Days as the defending national champion, and CrimsonCast is joined by Rhett Lewis to preview what could be one of the most fascinating weeks of the Hoosiers' offseason.Galen Clavio and Rhett discuss the upcoming CrimsonCast/Big Red Carpet live show at Joe's on Weed Street in Chicago, Rhett's new Big Ten Network role, and what to expect when Curt Cignetti, Carter Smith, Tyrique Tucker, and Isaiah Jones represent IU at Big Ten Football Media Days. They also dig into the questions surrounding Indiana's culture transfer, leadership, offensive line, defensive identity, and how the Hoosiers handle being the target after winning the Big Ten and national title.The conversation also expands to the wider Big Ten and national college football landscape: Ohio State, Oregon, UCLA, Michigan State, Minnesota, Washington, USC, Penn State, SEC Media Days, playoff politics, and how Cignetti's success at Indiana may already be changing the way programs think about coaching hires and rebuilds.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana, the Hoosiers, IU football, IU basketball, and the 2026 college football season.Book a table for the event at Joe's on Weed St! Buy some CrimsonCast Merch!

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek join Galen Clavio on CrimsonCast to talk about their new Indiana football book, Unthinkable to Unstoppable (pre-order link).The conversation digs into why the story of Curt Cignetti and IU football demanded a book, how the project came together after the Hoosiers' historic breakthrough, and what Zach and Mike learned from reporting inside the program. They discuss the meaning of the Ohio State win, the national championship run, the player perspectives that shaped the book, and the way Indiana's fan base became a central character in the story.They also get into Cignetti's process, his roster-building approach, how he manages players, the role of NIL and revenue sharing, the Purdue rivalry, and why this Indiana team may be remembered less as “the next version” of anything and more as the team that proved something everyone thought was impossible.

Indiana football demand is hitting a new level, and CrimsonCast breaks down what it means that IU is expanding its student section after a championship season changed the entire energy around Memorial Stadium.Galen Clavio and Grace Ybarra talk summer in Bloomington, IU's massive student-ticket surge, whether this has been the best all-around year ever for Indiana sports, and how football has reshaped the way people see the university. They also get into OG Anunoby and the Knicks' NBA title, Kel'el Ware being part of a blockbuster NBA trade discussion, Dusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA, and the unexpectedly great vibes around the World Cup in the United States.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana, the Hoosiers, IU football, IU basketball, and the wider world of sports.

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

It's Tuesday, May 12. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Sammy Jacobs answers questions submitted by Hoosier fans. He takes a look at what the differences are between the 2025 and 2026 IUFB temas are, the depth at linebacker and offensive and dives into what the 2027 recruiting class could look like. He also answers whether or not the pressure on Darian DeVries ratchets up after not making the NCAA Tournament in year one. The Hoosiers have constructed a good roster. Can DeVries answer the bell? Finally, the future of Indiana baseball is discussed and whether or not Jeff Mercer will be coaching the team in 2027. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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It's Tuesday, May 5. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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The Crimson Era is officially underway—and we're starting with the stories that define IU.Coach Brian Tonsoni and Scott Caulfield kick off a new show dedicated to Indiana athletics history—diving into the moments, teams, and eras that shaped IU basketball and football. This is about legacy, perspective, and the conversations Hoosier fans love to have.If you've ever debated the greatest IU teams, relived iconic moments, or wondered “what if?”—this show is for you.In this episode, we cover:The vision behind The Crimson EraWhy IU basketball and football history deserve a deeper lookMemorable teams, turning points, and defining erasHow the past connects to where IU stands todayThe kinds of debates and stories we'll tackle moving forwardAnd we're making this interactive

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield kick off a packed April episode with Little 500 week, IU football spring game week, and the NFL Draft featuring a bevy of Hoosiers. Then it's the big story on the hardwood: Indiana men's basketball has assembled one of the top transfer portal classes in the country, giving Darian DeVries a real foundation to build on. Galen and Scott talk roster construction, why this portal haul feels different from prior years, and what still needs to be added (especially depth in the frontcourt) as the market continues to settle. After the break, the focus shifts to football: what to expect from Thursday night's spring game (including your first real look at newcomers like Nick Marsh and Josh Hoover) and why this is becoming a major cultural event now that season tickets are sold out. Then they close with the NFL Draft—why Fernando Mendoza is tracking toward becoming IU's highest-drafted player ever, and how many other Hoosiers could hear their names called, including Omar Cooper Jr. and D'Angelo Ponds.

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap an unbelievable moment for Indiana football: IU's Pro Day airing live on NFL Network, with Fernando Mendoza slinging it, and a roster full of legitimate NFL prospects getting the kind of spotlight the program rarely — if ever — enjoyed before the title run. They discuss what it means for recruiting, why this roster's depth of pro talent is a sea change for Indiana, and how Mendoza's one-year impact on the university is almost impossible to overstate. Then the conversation shifts to early spring-ball vibes, including the viral Nick Marsh gold cleats story and what it says about Curt Cignetti's standards — plus Cignetti's perfectly timed response to a TCU coach's “turnovers” jab about Josh Hoover. Finally, they close with a quick Final Four in Indianapolis preview and thoughts on the matchups (Illinois/UConn and Michigan/Arizona) heading into the weekend.

Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio keep things light (Disney trips, Southwest chaos, and a couple of new championship set pieces) before touching briefly on Indiana men's basketball's home loss to Michigan State and what it means for the Hoosiers' bubble outlook heading into Senior Night vs Minnesota. Then it's football time: Indiana sends a program-record nine players to the NFL Combine, and the show reacts to some of the best quotes of the week — including reflections on Curt Cignetti, the journey from belief to a title, and Fernando Mendoza being… Fernando Mendoza. They also revisit what makes Indiana's culture and “businesslike” standard so distinctive, with a great pull from Bryant Haines on what it took to wake up the fan base.

Galen Clavio sits down with Griffin Gonzalez for an “exit interview” that turns into a perfect snapshot of what the last few years of Indiana football have felt like from inside Memorial Stadium.Griffin shares what it was like serving as IU football's on-field mic personality through the program's lowest moments — and then watching the place transform into a full-blown destination as the wins (and the crowds) exploded. They talk about the unseen work that goes into fan experience, the pressure of “being the ambassador of fun” even on brutal Saturdays, and the upgrades that changed the in-stadium production along the way.Plus: Griffin explains why he's leaving Indiana for a new on-air opportunity in Boston, tells the behind-the-scenes story of Hoosier the Bison's return (and the stress of introducing him), and reflects on the playoff run as a lifelong IU fan who never really let himself believe something like this could happen.

Galen Clavio sits down with Eddie Koton, the mind behind the now-infamous “Extended Highlights” series on X/Twitter — the chaotic, brilliant, internet-lunatic companion pieces that became required viewing during Indiana football's championship season.Eddie explains how the series started (and why he felt IU football needed its own brand of online insanity), how the bits and recurring characters evolved over the course of the season, and what his actual workflow looks like when he's building an episode in Premiere from highlights, bookmarks, and whatever his brain decides is funny that day.They also talk about what it's like when the content escapes the IU bubble — including the surreal moment Mark Cuban quote-tweeted the final episode — and zoom out into a broader conversation about creativity, editing, and why certain ideas land when you don't even fully understand why.

On this episode, Alex Bozich is joined by Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star to discuss a few IU football offseason topics and preview IU basketball's stretch run.Support 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)

Galen Clavio and Grace Ybarra open with a big CrimsonCast announcement — Grace is joining the show as a regular host — then dive into a two-sport update on Indiana basketball and Indiana football. On the basketball side, they recap IU's split in L.A.: why the UCLA double-overtime win looms even larger now, what went wrong in the USC loss, and how the Hoosiers' late-game decision-making and three-point reliance shape the NCAA Tournament ceiling. They also look ahead to the Wisconsin home game and what Indiana needs to do to stay on the right side of the bracket conversation. After the break, it's football: Indiana absorbs its first meaningful offseason “losses” as coaches move on, then quickly answers with a familiar name — Tino Sunseri returns to the staff. Galen and Grace discuss why keeping the core intact (including OC Mike Shanahan and DC Bryant Haines) matters, what ESPN-style roster/portal evaluations get right (and wrong), and how Indiana's talent evaluation under Curt Cignetti continues to challenge the sport's assumptions. Finally: spring game timing and what could be a massive Little 500 week in Bloomington.

Join CrimsonCast and the Back Home Network as we talk about IU Football's 2026 schedule release, Indiana's win over Purdue in men's basketball, recruiting news, questions about the football team, and more.

You know Andy Bottoms from Assembly Call, but he's also a lifelong IU Football fan. For Andy, football—and Memorial Stadium in particular—represents a deep, personal connection shared with his father.Wanted to get him on to talk about his history with IU Football, and what this season and journey to a National Championship has meant to him.

You know Coach Tonsoni from Assembly Call, but he has also been a long time IU Football season ticket holder. Wanted to get him on to talk about his history with IU Football, and what this season and journey to a National Championship has meant to him.

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On this episode, Alex Bozich is joined by Josh Posh to break down IU football's national championship win against Miami (FL).Support 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)

On this episode, Alex Bozich is joined by Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register to preview IU's matchup against Iowa on Saturday and to discuss IU football's incredible run to the CFP national championship game. Support 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)

Indiana football legend, Anthony Thompson, joins Query & Company to discuss how much he has enjoyed watching IU football since Curt Cignetti’s takeover. He compares what he has seen from Cignetti to Bill Mallory and Terry Hoeppner, reveals that he is really good friends with Andre Ware, and discusses his plans this weekend and next if the Hoosiers defeat the Oregon Ducks.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.