Podcast appearances and mentions of zach osterman

00:00 - 10:09 - Coach Bob Lovell from Indiana Sports Talk joins the show! Bob and JMV talk boys and girls high school basketball across the state of Indiana! 10:10 - 33:46 - Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins the show! Zach and JMV discuss IU QB Fernando Mendoza winning the Manning Award, what 2026 will hold for the Hoosiers on the football field, the basketball program and more! 33:47 - 48:49 - Mike Wells from ESPN Radio joins the show! Will the Pacers trade Bennedict Mathurin? What could they expect to get for him if they do? What does Mike think about the Bill Belichick-Hall of Fame controversy?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:31 – JMV talks IU and Purdue basketball as the sports schedule starts to slow down. How long until we get above freezing? John also gives a sky point to Catherine O’Hara. 26:32 – 41:50 – Coach Bob Lovell from Indiana Sports Talk joins the show! Bob and JMV talk boys and girls high school basketball across the state of Indiana! 41:51 – 46:17 – JMV tells a Tom Moore story as the 1st hour ends! 46:18 – 1:12:32 – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins the show! Zach and JMV discuss IU QB Fernando Mendoza winning the Manning Award, what 2026 will hold for the Hoosiers on the football field, the basketball program and more! 1:12:33 – 1:28:25 – Mike Wells from ESPN Radio joins the show! Will the Pacers trade Bennedict Mathurin? What could they expect to get for him if they do? What does Mike think about the Bill Belichick-Hall of Fame controversy? 1:28:26 – 1:31:24 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:31:25 – 1:56:21 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! 1:56:22 – 2:11:33 – Does anyone around here really care that Bill Belichick won’t be a first ballot Hall of Famer? 2:11:34 – 2:17:02 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour of the show! 2:17:03 – 2:20:06 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ISB Radio, January 23rd with Zach Osterman, Alec Lasley, and Coach Griff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman check in from Miami to try and capture what Monday night's 27-21 win over the Hurricanes, clinching the 2026 CFP national championship, means to both this team and this program. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/01/20/indiana-football-national-championship-vs-miami-curt-cignetti-jamari-sharpe-fernando-mendoza/88261018007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-11:30) – Voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes a gameday appearance on Query & Company to preview tonight’s College Football Championship Game between IU and Miami. Don shares some comments that he has heard from Curt Cignetti this week about the Hurricanes, explains what this IU football team means to him, reveals if he will have any nervous energy in the final moments leading up to the start of the game tonight, and admits that he will blame Jake if he starts crying tonight if Indiana defeats Miami. (11:30-28:04) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joining the show to weigh in on the Buffalo Bills deciding to fire Sean McDermott despite all his success in Buffalo, examines what the four remaining teams remaining have in common compared to the Colts, assesses if the Colts organization is not proactive enough with making decisions, and the collapse of the Houston Texans yesterday against the New England Patriots. (28:04-53:36) – The IndyStar’s Zach Osterman joins the show from Miami to preview tonight’s CFP Championship between the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes. Zach senses that the attitude for the Hoosiers has not shifted to nervousness this week with this being the biggest game in school history, compares Miami playstyle to Ohio State’s, and shares some names of people that he will think about if Indiana wins tonight.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-23:23) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing tonight’s College Football Playoff Championship between Indiana and Miami. Jake also talks a little bit about the significance of today being Martin Luther King Jr. Day as well. (23:23-35:15) – Voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes a gameday appearance on Query & Company to preview tonight’s College Football Championship Game between IU and Miami. Don shares some comments that he has heard from Curt Cignetti this week about the Hurricanes, explains what this IU football team means to him, reveals if he will have any nervous energy in the final moments leading up to the start of the game tonight, and admits that he will blame Jake if he starts crying tonight if Indiana defeats Miami. (35:15-44:47) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake opening the phone lines for people to call into the show to share who they will be thinking about tonight if the Hoosiers are able to defeat the Hurricanes. (44:47-1:11:48) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joining the show to weigh in on the Buffalo Bills deciding to fire Sean McDermott despite all his success in Buffalo, examines what the four remaining teams remaining have in common compared to the Colts, assesses if the Colts organization is not proactive enough with making decisions, and the collapse of the Houston Texans yesterday against the New England Patriots. (1:11:48-1:23:19) – Following his conversations with Mike Chappell and J Law, Jake takes more phone calls for listeners to talk about why they are, or have become, fans of Indiana football. (1:23:19-1:28:16) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing the NFL playoff games from the weekend by recapping how their picks went. They also debate if the Buffalo Bills got screwed by the officials or not on the interception in overtime. (1:28:16-1:55:31) – The IndyStar’s Zach Osterman joins the show from Miami to preview tonight’s CFP Championship between the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes. Zach senses that the attitude for the Hoosiers has not shifted to nervousness this week with this being the biggest game in school history, compares Miami playstyle to Ohio State’s, and shares some names of people that he will think about if Indiana wins tonight. (1:55:31-2:04:48) – Former IU quarterback, Chris Dittoe, calls into the show from his tailgate in Miami to share what the environment is like in South Beach, believes that there will still be more IU fans in attendance based off walking around the tailgate area, and shares who he will be thinking about tonight as the game kicks off. (2:04:48-2:12:25) – Today’s show closes out with Jake welcoming JMV to the show from Miami to discuss tonight’s CFP Championship Game!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the final pregame Mind Your Banners of the Indiana football season, Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss the build-up to the CFP national title game, the matchup between Indiana and Miami, predictions for Monday night and what this season means for the Hoosiers.

ISB Radio, January 16th with guests Zach Osterman, Rick Bozich, and Bill Bender. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time to break down the College Football National Championship between Indiana and Miami. Breaking down the title bout with beat writers Adam Lichtenstein of the Sun Sentinel & Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star. Plus, NFL head coaching jobs and the best candidates to fill them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 – 13:34 – Indiana is headed to the national championship to take on Miami and the Bears pull off an all-time comeback to beat the Packers, NFL Playoffs and the divisional round match-ups 13:35 – 20:17 – Morning Checkdown 20:18 – 43:31 –D’Angelo Ponds’ pick six to start the game set the tone of the Peach Bowl, the one-sided crowd on a neutral site, national championship ticket prices, NFL Playoff talk: The Bears pull off another stunner, the Rams/Panthers started the Wild Card weekend with another nailbiter, Bills knock off the Jaguars, Colston Loveland 43:32 – 1:03:24 – Caller who attended the Peach Bowl describes the atmosphere and says he’s headed to the national championship, more IU fallout, Morning Checkdown 1:03:25 – 1:19:13– IndyStar Hoosiers reporter Zach Osterman joins us and describes the atmosphere at the Peach Bowl, the D’Angelo Ponds pick six and bouncing back after Oregon initially responded, expectations heading into the game against Miami, Fernando Mendoza critics, generational trauma being lifted with this run? 1:19:14 – 1:26:47– The Hoosiers are a disciplined and sound football team, national championship ticket prices, how will university ticket allotments get distributed? 1:26:48 – 1:49:01 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss IU’s magic run, how does he think the Colts actually get better next season, younger and faster on the defense?, running it back with Ballard, relying on Daniel Jones to fully recover and be ready to go in 2026, NFC West or the field to win the Super Bowl? 1:49:02 – 1:57:42 – The Packers sound like they’re bringing back Matt LaFleur, GOATs of the Week 1:57:43 – 2:07:35 – Kevin thinks the national championship winner should have an asterisk because Notre Dame wasn’t allowed in the playoffs, are NFL teams going to call on Cignetti, Monday Night Football tonightSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:33 – Indiana is headed to the national championship to take on Miami and the Bears pull off an all-time comeback to beat the Packers, NFL Playoffs and the divisional round match-ups 13:34 – 36:49 - D’Angelo Ponds’ pick six to start the game set the tone of the Peach Bowl, the one-sided crowd on a neutral site, national championship ticket prices, NFL Playoff talk: The Bears pull off another stunner, the Rams/Panthers started the Wild Card weekend with another nailbiter, Bills knock off the Jaguars, Colston Loveland 36:50 – 52:17 - IndyStar Hoosiers reporter Zach Osterman joins us and describes the atmosphere at the Peach Bowl, the D’Angelo Ponds pick six and bouncing back after Oregon initially responded, expectations heading into the game against Miami, Fernando Mendoza critics, generational trauma being lifted with this run? 52:18 – 1:07:22 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss IU’s magic run, how does he think the Colts actually get better next season, younger and faster on the defense?, running it back with Ballard, relying on Daniel Jones to fully recover and be ready to go in 2026, NFC West or the field to win the Super Bowl?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman, road-weary but returned to Indiana after a riveting Peach Bowl, to recap the Hoosiers' College Football Playoff semifinal win against Oregon, setting up a national-title bout with Miami next Monday night. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/01/10/indiana-football-historic-season-national-championship-fans-mark-cuban-pam-whitten-scott-dolson/88109670007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

(00:00-28:40) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing what Chris Ballard said during his press conference this morning before the show and play some things that stood out during the forty-minute session with the local media. (28:40-41:45) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers, Circle City Spin, and Forbes Sports joins Jake Query to chat all things Indiana Pacers. Jake asks Tony what to make of the coaching staff starting to give Kam Jones some minutes in the last week or so, evaluates how much a toll this season is taking on Pascal Siakam, and assesses if we should compare Jarace Walker and Johnny Furphy’s production against each other. (41:45-46:41) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query highlighting a text he received from a listener on what he said about Chris Ballard in the opening segment of the show. (46:41-1:12:07) – 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. (1:12:07-1:31:20) – The IndyStar’s Zach Osterman makes an appearance on the show from Georgia to preview tomorrow’s Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl between IU and Oregon. He shares something that IU defensive coordinator Bryant Haines told him last night, what he has learned as to how the two former Alabama assistant coaches have been navigating preparing for the game and the transfer portal at the same time, and reveals why he’s picking IU over Oregon. (1:31:20-1:35:05) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake highlighting something Chris Ballard said that contradicted himself. (1:35:05-2:00:02) – Bob Kravitz joins Jake Query on today’s show and the two guys discuss how applicable what Chris Ballard said today to what he has said each of the last four years, evaluates the first end of season press conference from Carlie Irsay-Gordon earlier this week, believes that Charvarius Ward and DeForest Buckner will both be back, evaluates the future of some veterans on the Colts roster, and shares his thoughts on whether IU is a football school now. (2:00:02-2:13:58) – With Chris Ballard speaking for forty-minutes today, there were some comments he made that Jake hasn’t gotten around to just yet. He plays what Ballard said about building roster depth, Anthony Richardson, and what he saw from the team in the final month of the season. Jake shares his thoughts on each of those things. (2:13:58-2:23:50) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to discuss what he will be talking about during his show today about what Chris Ballard had to say earlier today.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman break down Friday night's Peach Bowl matchup between No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon, a rematch from the Big Ten regular season now playing out in a College Football Playoff semifinal. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/01/08/indiana-football-news-preview-oregon-peach-bowl-2026-big-ten-sec-dominance-cfb-playoff-atlanta/88057622007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Chuck and Heath discuss assorted transfer portal developments. Patrick Brown of Go Vols 247 looks at Tennessee's movements on their staff and in the portal. Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star analyzes how the Hoosiers have gotten to the top of CFB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down to discuss Indiana's remarkable start to the 2026 transfer portal, as Curt Cignetti balances Peach Bowl preparations with setting his roster up for another College Football Playoff run next season. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/01/01/who-won-indiana-alabama-game-rose-bowl-college-football-great-story-curt-cignetti-fernando-mendoza/87984031007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

00:00 - 14:14 - Stephen Holder from ESPN joins the show! Stephen gives his thoughts on Carlie Irsay-Gordon's press conference, and what changes we could see during the offseason. 14:15 - 30:50 - Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins the show to talk IU football! JMV and Zach discuss the transfer portal, the upcoming showdown with Oregon, and more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:09 – JMV first tunes into the season-ending press conference by Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon. He then gives his reaction to what she had to say! 26:10 – 43:38 – JMV takes some calls from frustrated Colts fans who are sick of the mediocrity. 43:39 - 51:37 – JMV takes some more calls as the first hour draws to a close! 51:38 – 1:13:37 - Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins the show to talk IU football! JMV and Zach discuss the transfer portal, the upcoming showdown with Oregon, and more! 1:13:38 – 1:30:35 – JMV takes some more calls from listeners of the show! 1:30:36 - 1:39:32 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour with more calls! 1:39:33 – 2:03:09 – Stephen Holder from ESPN joins the show! Stephen gives his thoughts on Carlie Irsay-Gordon's press conference, and what changes we could see during the offseason. 2:03:10 – 2:23:27 – JMV takes some more calls from listeners of the show! 2:23:28 – 2:29:17 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:40:00) QB Transfer Portal Talk (1:00:00) Bruce Feldman, The Athletic (1:25:00) Zach Osterman, Indy Star (2:00:00) Phil Bennett, Former CFB Coach (2:20:00) Paul Catalina's Top 5/Quizzes/Poll Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indiana football's rise is no longer a fluke — it's a blueprint. Zach Osterman, Indiana football beat writer for The Indianapolis Star, joins the show to break down how Curt Cignetti has transformed the Hoosiers through culture, efficiency, and smart roster building. From disciplined practices to portal success and a confident fan base, Osterman explains why this program believes it's exactly where it belongs — and why the momentum feels sustainable as Indiana eyes its next major test. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #bigten #indiana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman check in from Los Angeles, where the Hoosiers will soon arrive ahead of Thursday's Rose Bowl. Indiana faces Alabama in the CFP quarterfinal. Zach and Mike break down the matchup, offer predictions and more. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/12/23/indiana-football-coach-curt-cignetti-alabama-kalen-deboer-career-connections-kane-wommack-nick-saban/87887446007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

(00:00-27:22) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing another frustrating loss for the Indiana Pacers last night against the short-handed New York Knicks. As the losses start to further pile up, so to the trade rumors surrounding Bennedict Mathurin and Jarace Walker. How should the Pacers approach the trade deadline with those two players? (27:22-38:11) – Was last night’s Thursday Night Football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the LA Rams the best game of the season thus far? Jake and Eddie discuss and Jake explains why he wasn’t a fan of the Seahawks uniforms last night. (38:11-45:33) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison examining the games this weekend around the NFL to identify which game would be shown in a Pocatello, Idaho penitentiary that would be disappointing to the inmates to watch. (45:33-1:11:19) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar makes an appearance on Query & Company to chat all things IU football and basketball with Jake Query. Their conversation starts out by debating which team IU matches up better against between Oklahoma and Alabama. They get into how Curt Cignetti will get his group refocused and motivated to go out and continue this historic season in the CFP. Finally, they debate if the fan interest for regular season college basketball is dying. (1:11:19-1:26:45) – Voice of the Purdue Boilermakers, Rob Blackman, joins the show to preview another upcoming challenge for Matt Painter’s team tomorrow against the Auburn Tigers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Rob explains what the Boilermakers learned from their blowout loss to Iowa State, evaluates if Trey Kaufman-Renn has regressed at all, and agrees with Jake that all college basketball fans should hope for their program to admire the blueprint Matt Painter has developed. (1:26:45-1:34:17) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake Query comparing two players that have/had all the traits to be an elite player, one that is current and one that is no longer playing, but their body simply isn’t letting them. (1:34:17-1:56:59) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to preview the upcoming game for the Indianapolis Colts. Kevin shares what he knows about how Anthony Richardson sustained the orbital bone fracture injury, weighs in on last night’s game in relation to how the Colts performed against the Rams and Seahawks, and provides his thoughts on what he’s doing with all the brass for the Bennedict Mathurin statue. (1:56:59-2:02:34) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake is joined by Dr. Ryan Daly from Franciscan Health to discuss heart disease, some risk factors for heart disease, and what it means to have a risk factor for heart disease. (2:02:34-2:17:56) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake from Whiskey Business to preview what he’s got going on for the next three hours and last night’s Pacers game.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-24:09) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar makes an appearance on Query & Company to chat all things IU football and basketball with Jake Query. Their conversation starts out by debating which team IU matches up better against between Oklahoma and Alabama. They get into how Curt Cignetti will get his group refocused and motivated to go out and continue this historic season in the CFP. Finally, they debate if the fan interest for regular season college basketball is dying. (24:09-37:24) – Voice of the Purdue Boilermakers, Rob Blackman, joins the show to preview another upcoming challenge for Matt Painter’s team tomorrow against the Auburn Tigers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Rob explains what the Boilermakers learned from their blowout loss to Iowa State, evaluates if Trey Kaufman-Renn has regressed at all, and agrees with Jake that all college basketball fans should hope for their program to admire the blueprint Matt Painter has developed. (37:24-53:56) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to preview the upcoming game for the Indianapolis Colts. Kevin shares what he knows about how Anthony Richardson sustained the orbital bone fracture injury, weighs in on last night’s game in relation to how the Colts performed against the Rams and Seahawks, and provides his thoughts on what he’s doing with all the brass for the Bennedict Mathurin statue.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman cover a lot of ground during a quiet period just before the Hoosiers' Rose Bowl preparations really begin to ramp up. The boys take a look at potential CFP matchups, pending portal needs, early projections for the Rose Bowl and more. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 2:15 -- First look at potential quarterfinal opponents 18:17 -- Early Rose Bowl projections 27:11 -- HeisMendoza, and moving on 31:09 -- The DL after Daley 43:30 -- Projecting roster questions Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/12/16/indiana-football-cfp-rose-bowl-fernando-mendoza-heisman/87782120007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman pack a lot into this week's show, discussing Indiana basketball so far, the Hoosiers' outlook at Kentucky, the shape of the Heisman Trophy race and how Fernando Mendoza fi

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek break down a whirlwind 24 hours, after Indiana defeats No. 1 Ohio State to win the Big Ten championship, clinching for the Hoosiers the No. 1 ranking and overall seed in this year's College Football Playoff, as well as a place in this year's Rose Bowl. Zach and Mike recap the game, analyze the Hoosiers' Playoff path and try to make some sense of what all this means for IU fans.

IndyStar's Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek of The Herald-Times break down a whirlwind 24 hours, after Indiana defeats No. 1 Ohio State to win the Big Ten championship, clinching for the Hoosiers the No. 1 ranking and overall seed in this year's College Football Playoff, as well as a place in this year's Rose Bowl. Zach and Mike recap the game, analyze the Hoosiers' Playoff path and try to make some sense of what all this means for IU fans.

Happy Friday! It's Big Ten Championship Eve for the Buckeyes and Hoosiers! Howard Griffith of the Big Ten Network joins the show. We play Overs and Unders but not really. The weight of the CFP world lies on every football team playing this weekend. We play Under Pressure. We make our CFB Picks. Tim May joins the show. George Pickens gets called out by Richard Sherman for his horrendous effort throughout last night's Thursday Night Football loss against Detroit. Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to talk OSU-IU. And we predict the final score of the Big Ten Championship in Tell the Truth.

Joey Kaufman of the Columbus Dispatch joins IndyStar's Zach Osterman for a BuckeyeXtra/Mind Your Banners crossover, previewing Saturday night's Big Ten championship game between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana. Kaufman and Osterman break down everything from the quarterback matchup, to these teams' dominant defense, to what a win would mean for both sides, its effect on the Heisman race and more. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/12/02/indiana-football-pat-coogan-leader-proven-winner-motivator-speeches-curt-cignetti-big-ten-cfp/87557306007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman convene for the most anticipated Mind Your Banners in history: The Big Ten championship game preview. Zach and Mike break down the matchup between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana, what the keys are for both sides, who and what might turn the game, what a win means to each side and more. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:53 -- Initial thoughts 8:10 -- What this game means 12:11 -- Quarterback battle 17:03 -- Defenses staying fresh all season 26:18 -- Potential x-factors 36:24 -- Most important player each side 41:29 -- Mike's got questions 51:21 -- Potential CFP implications 1:01:01 -- Final thoughts, predictions Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/12/02/indiana-football-pat-coogan-leader-proven-winner-motivator-speeches-curt-cignetti-big-ten-cfp/87557306007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

USA Today Co.'s Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss the Hoosiers' forthcoming matchup with Ohio State in this year's Big Ten football championship game, how IU got there, what we learned from the Purdue win and what to expect in Indy.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss Indiana's quest to complete a perfect 12-0 season with Friday night's Old Oaken Bucket game in West Lafayette. Does Purdue have hope of an upset or will the Hoosiers punch their ticket to the Big Ten title game in Indianapolis?

ISB Radio, November 21st with Zach Osterman, Alec Lasley, and James Fletcher. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, Alex Bozich is joined by Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star to discuss early takeaways from the 2025-26 IU basketball season and the Big Ten's flirtation with private equity.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)

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down during the bye week to discuss some interesting talking points around Curt Cignetti's team, as the Hoosiers try to rest and recover themselves ahead of the sprint finish to the season now coming into view. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 3:38 -- Will Fernando Mendoza win the Heisman Trophy? 8:32 -- Why this Heisman race has developed this way 21:53 -- One encouraging trend ahead of Purdue 28:19 -- One discouraging trend ahead of Purdue 32:35 -- How well-represented is Indiana on All-Big Ten teams? 37:41 -- Reasonable expectations from here Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/11/17/fernando-mendoza-heisman-odds-indiana-football-stats-julian-sayin-marcel-reed-diego-pavia/87317595007/-defend-effort-shots-miss-darian-devries-incarnate-word/87310163007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

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Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-17:25) – Stephen Holder from ESPN.com joins Greg Rakestraw on Query & Company to discuss his level of confidence with the Colts secondary being able to help out the pass rush without DeForest Buckner, his thoughts on the Colts struggles in pass protection the last two weeks, the likelihood of Jonathan Taylor being an MVP finalist and Tyler Warren being the Offensive Rookie of the Year, and weighs in on the remaining schedule for the Colts. (17:25-28:40) – The IndyStar’s Zach Osterman makes an appearance on the show with Greg Rakestraw to decipher how crazy it is the IU fans were complaining about a 24-point win over Wisconsin, the future of Memorial Stadium and adding more seating for fans, IU launching the Fernand HeisMendoza campaign, and predicts how many Hoosiers are draftable on the current roster. (28:40-41:33) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and starts his conversation with Greg Rakestraw by discussing what the rest of the season looks like for the Pacers. Scott doesn’t believe that the franchise will make any moves despite the struggles and assesses the recent performances for Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, and Isaiah Jackson.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomington Herald-Times' Mike Niziolek and IndyStar's Zach Osterman discuss the ins and outs of Indiana's 31-7 win Saturday over Wisconsin, in the Hoosiers' regular-season home finale.

Mind Your Banners doubles up this week, this time talking about a pair of 3-0 starts over at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek discuss the good and bad in the early returns from both Teri Moren's team, and Darian DeVries' first IU outfit.

00:00 - 11:57 - Zach Osterman of the IndyStar joins JMV live at The Upstairs Pub! JMV and Zach discuss Indiana Hoosiers basketball, and how this group looks under 1st-year coach Darian DeVries. They also discuss the football program, as the 2nd-ranked Hoosiers gear up for a Big Ten matchup with Wisconsin. 11:58 - 19:29 - Mike Chappell from FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the Colts during their bye week, the recent turnover issues of Daniel Jones (and how he still made some plays in Berlin)! 19:30 - 33:17 - Don Fischer, the voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins John live at The Upstairs Pub! JMV and Don discuss how the Hoosiers basketball team under Darian DeVries has looked so far! They also dive into 2nd-ranked Indiana Hoosiers football program.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:25 – JMV is out at The Upstairs Pub in Bloomington, and he kicks things off with betting analyst Brent Holverson by previewing the upcoming slate of games for Week 11 of the NFL season! Brent and JMV also discuss IU basketball, as well as the Pacers. 23:26 – 38:48 – Zach Osterman of the IndyStar joins JMV live at The Upstairs Pub! JMV and Zach discuss Indiana Hoosiers basketball, and how this group looks under 1st-year coach Darian DeVries. They also discuss the football program, as the 2nd-ranked Hoosiers gear up for a Big Ten matchup with Wisconsin. 38:49 – 43:13 – JMV and Brent Holverson wrap up the 1st hour of the show! 43:14 – 1:14:03 – JMV and Brent Holverson make their picks for Week 11 of the NFL season! 1:14:04 – 1:23:18 – JMV keeps the show rolling with Brent along with Matt, Mike and Jake from The Upstairs Pub! 1:23:19 – 1:29:58 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:29:59 – 1:53:48 – Mike Chappell from FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the Colts during their bye week, the recent turnover issues of Daniel Jones (and how he still made some plays in Berlin)! Don Fischer, the voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins John live at The Upstairs Pub! JMV and Don discuss how the Hoosiers basketball team under Darian DeVries has looked so far! They also dive into 2nd-ranked Indiana Hoosiers football program. 1:53:49 – 2:04:15 – Kevin Todd from The Sports Brokers joins to give a quick rundown on this weekend in sports betting! 2:04:16 – 2:12:11 – JMV, Brent and the gang wrap up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss Indiana's dramatic late win at Penn State, the Hoosiers' upcoming visit from Wisconsin, Fernando Mendoza's Heisman campaign, IU's CFP positioning and more. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:26 -- Final thoughts on Penn State 4:01 -- What we've learned from IU's close wins 15:50 -- Fernando Mendoza's Heisman campaign 27:19 -- Previewing Wisconsin 34:35 -- Injuries 37:46 -- IU in the CFP Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/11/11/why-indiana-football-ahead-texas-am-cfp-rankings-championship-game-mack-rhoades-college-playoff/87223540007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Mike Niziolek (in State College) and Zach Osterman (in West Lafayette) gather to discuss one of the most exhilarating wins in Indiana football history Saturday afternoon, a last-minute, come-from-behind victory at Penn State. It marks the first time the Hoosiers have won in State College, and may very well hand Fernando Mendoza his Heisman moment. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/11/08/indiana-football-win-penn-state-sets-up-ohio-state-big-ten-championship-game-origin-story-new-era/87166835007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

The new college basketball season is underway! This week, Zach Osterman of the Indy Star joins Bob to talk about the Hoosiers and the Big Ten! Bob starts us off with the first week's News and Notes! Presented by Jersey Mike's!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support! For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek host this week's Mind Your Banners to discuss the Hoosiers' debut at No. 2 in the College Football Playoff top 25, Indiana's forthcoming test at struggling Penn State, Darian DeVries' official IU debut and more. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 0:55 -- IU debuts in top two in CFP 10:58 -- Looking at Penn State 20:15 -- Nittany Lions' defensive danger/struggles 22:55 -- How Indiana's injuries intersect with this season 30:31 -- IU's overall road forward from here 38:04 -- Thoughts on DeVries' record-setting debut Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/11/06/indiana-basketball-fun-watch-alabama-am-darian-devries-first-win-score-stats-highlights-dunk/87114751007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Sean Fitz, Publisher of Blue White Illustrated in the On3Sports network and longtime friend of the show, joins Zach Osterman to discuss Penn State's season so far, what's gone so wrong in State College, where the Nittany Lions can still pose a threat this weekend and more. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:58 -- Season so far, and what's gone wrong 7:29 -- The vibe around this game in State College 11:22 -- Penn State's talent advantage(?) 17:41 -- Ground game & QB relationship 25:11 -- Jim Knowles' defense 31:31 -- Wrapping up Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/11/04/indiana-football-cfp-playoff-rankings-ohio-state-notre-dame-texas-am-cfb-top-25-nd/87096245007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek discuss No. 2 Indiana's demolition job at Maryland on Saturday, 55-10, as Curt Cignetti's team moves one step closer to clinching a place in the Big Ten championship game next month in Indianapolis.

We opened with a discussion on the state of Michigan State football after last week's eye-opening loss, and where things are with Jonathan Smith as MSU hits the road to face Indiana this Saturday. Then a conversation with Indianapolis Star Hoosiers writer Zach Osterman on how Curt Cignetti is winning at Indiana, why that program is taken off and whether the Hoosiers might overlook the Spartans (28:00). Followed by a conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers' offseason and what next year's team might look like (57:00). Plus, the Rube's thoughts on the Lions (1:28:00) and a couple stories worth telling.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-11:29) – James Boyd from The Athletic and Fan Morning Show joins the program from the Colts complex to provide an update on some injuries for the Colts, highlights some players that he’s interested to see how they bounce back from a poor outing against the Rams, and shares what the status of Adonai Mitchell for this week is. (11:29-23:20) – Indianapolis Indians President & GM, Randy Lewandowski, makes an appearance on the program to discuss the decision to change their logos and uniforms to honor the baseball heritage of the franchise. He explains the thought process that went behind designing the logos, why right now was the right time to do it, and teases some other things that they are working on. (23:20-44:16) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins Query & Company to discuss IU football and basketball. Jake asks Zach about what he has seen from Darian DeVries leading up to the start of the season and what type of style of basketball he wants to play. Zach also accesses if the Hoosiers can make the College Football Playoff with a loss at Oregon but recording a win at Penn State. Finally, Zach points out something he finds intriguing about next week’s game against Oregon. (44:16-59:14) – Sam King from the Lafayette Journal & Courier makes an appearance on the program to preview this weekend’s game for the Boilermakers against Illinois and give his perspective on how the team has grown game to game in Barry Odum’s first year. Sam also discusses what he has seen so far from Purdue basketball in some practices, evaluates all the different options that Matt Painter has with lineups, and how Painter operates in the early parts of the season in practices.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-28:27) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query sharing his thoughts on the way the Indiana Fever went out last night against the Las Vegas Aces. James Boyd from The Athletic and Fan Morning Show joins the program from the Colts complex to provide an update on some injuries for the Colts, highlights some players that he’s interested to see how they bounce back from a poor outing against the Rams, and shares what the status of Adonai Mitchell for this week is. (28:27-41:03) – Indianapolis Indians President & GM, Randy Lewandowski, makes an appearance on the program to discuss the decision to change their logos and uniforms to honor the baseball heritage of the franchise. He explains the thought process that went behind designing the logos, why right now was the right time to do it, and teases some other things that they are working on. (41:03-49:32) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing the job that Stephanie White did this season to even put the Fever in a position to advance to the WNBA Finals. (49:32-1:12:04) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins Query & Company to discuss IU football and basketball. Jake asks Zach about what he has seen from Darian DeVries leading up to the start of the season and what type of style of basketball he wants to play. Zach also assesses if the Hoosiers can make the College Football Playoff with a loss at Oregon but recording a win at Penn State. Finally, Zach points out something he finds intriguing about next week’s game against Oregon. (1:12:04-1:21:53) – Earlier today, Shane Steichen was asked about Adonai Mitchell earning his spot for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders and words versus actions with accountability. (1:21:53-1:34:05) – The one o’clock hour of the show concludes with Eddie asking Jake if the Adonai Mitchell situation is being completely overblown. Plus, he touches on last night’s game for the Fever. (1:34:05-2:01:03) – Sam King from the Lafayette Journal & Courier makes an appearance on the program to preview this weekend’s game for the Boilermakers against Illinois and give his perspective on how the team has grown game to game in Barry Odom’s first year. Sam also discusses what he has seen so far from Purdue basketball in some practices, evaluates all the different options that Matt Painter has with lineups, and how Painter operates in the early parts of the season in practices. (2:01:03-2:08:06) – Jake and Eddie discuss how the perception of Cubs fans has changed since they won the World Series. Jake also asks Eddie some questions about the MLB playoffs. (2:08:06-2:18:18) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie discussing Fast Times of Ridgemont High and JMV joining Jake Query in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.