On the newest CrimsonCast, we take a look at Indiana’s most recent victory against Penn State, and discuss the lineup and coaching changes that have led the Hoosiers to some recent success — and whether what we’re seeing is sustainable. We then dive into the next round of coaching candidates for evaluation. In this batch we tackle some younger cand…

On this edition of CrimsonCast, we break down Indiana’s surprising 73-58 win over Purdue. We discuss the shortened rotation, the shifting offensive approach that Indiana took, and the defensive adjustment that flustered Purdue’s offense. We also discuss IU’s potential route to the NCAA Tournament, and what they need to do over the next few games. W…

We are in Week 2 of Indiana Men's Basketball Coaching Search Season, which means A) we have a long time to go until a decision is made, and B) we have a lot of candidates to talk about. On this episode of CrimsonCast, we dive into the numbers for four of the candidates being discussed in relation to the IU job. UCLA's Mick Cronin, Baylor's Scott Dr…

We start off Episode 1200 by discussing IU's loss to UCLA, the malaise that a lot of fans find themselves experiencing in not particularly caring about the outcome of the individual games, and the reality that IU is likely going to keep playing past the regular season due to some new contractual items with the Big Ten. We then move on to talking ab…

We're joined by Tony Adragna, our BHN teammate, to talk about his most recent article on Assembly Call and discuss the IU men's basketball job. One of the main narrative points that has come up during recent searches has involved the relative qualtiy of the Indiana job --- with many media members outside of the IU sphere (and even a few in it, alon…

It's the first full week of Indiana men's basketball's coaching search, and speculation is rampant about who the Hoosiers might be targeting and what type of coach might be the best fit for Bloomington. We've heard several names bandied about already, but one that has been mysteriously absent --- and who I think deserves some special consideration.…

We start off the show by reflecting on an enjoyable day at The Upstairs Pub with IU fans and our friends from across the Back Home Network, before talking about the Michigan loss and the overall vibe in Assembly Hall and Bloomington. We talk through the Woodson news, the things IU needs to immediately address in the hiring process, and reflect on h…

IU announced on Friday that Mike Woodson would not be returning as IU basketball coach next year, setting off an avalanche of speculation on who the new IU coach might be. Here's some quick thoughts on the announcement, the timing of things, and Indiana's status as a job in the college basketball landscape.…

Indiana lost at Wisconsin, and things continue to not work for this team. We talk about the performance issues, the miles being put on one particular group of players, the postgame comments, and the road ahead.Autor: CrimsonCast

Indiana played hard at Purdue, gave a good accounting of themselves (for the most part), but still lost. We talk about the effort and energy, but also the execution issues that continue to plague the team in the clutch. There are no simple answers - it appears to be a combination of roster construction issues, coaching issues, planning issues, comm…

As Indiana gets ready to take on Purdue this Friday, a decent number of fans appear to think that the Hoosiers have already blown their shot at the tournament. The truth is that they have not --- yet --- but the trends are not positive, with IU having lost four of their last five games. However, Indiana's not that far outside the field right now. W…

Back for Part 2 of our football check-in, Scott and GC dive into some more listener questions. We discuss the potential stadium expansion and what it should entail, the overall gameday experience at Memorial Stadium, the floor and ceiling of expectations for IU football in the wake of the 2024 season, and whether IU fans will keep coming to games.…

Let's talk some football. Taylor Lehman joins the show as we deep-dive into everyone's new favorite sport. We discuss the outcome of the CFP and what we learned from it, go through IU's transfer portal haul and evaluate the positives and the areas that still need improvement. We also talk about the freshman class, the coaching staff, and take some …

Indiana men’s basketball continued their confusing season with an exciting and unpredictable chapter last night, traveling to Columbus and knocking off Ohio State by a point in overtime. It certainly wasn’t perfect, with IU surrendering a double-digit lead late and allowing OSU to force the extra frame, but strong games from Luke Goode and Oumar Ba…

Indiana men's basketball has some serious issues, most of which were laid bare in the 25-point home loss to Illinois earlier this week. We discuss the difficult situation that the program and the athletic department are in, and the likelihood that things get uncomfortable and unpleasant over the next two months.…

Indiana came into Saturday night's game versus Iowa with a ton of momentum --- winners of five straight games, owners of a 4-1 record in the conference, and taking on an Iowa team that had a very casual relationship with good defense. Poised to potentially pick up a big Quad 1 win in Iowa City, the Hoosiers instead reverted back to a depressingly f…

Scott and GC reunite to talk about IU men's basketball's big win at The Palestra on Sunday. We discuss the statistical highlights from the game, and look at some recent trends for Indiana that look positive (albeit in a small sample size). We discuss the impact that the forced lineup change has had on IU, and whether or not what we're seeing is sus…

Part Two delves into Indiana's 10-point win against Rutgers on Thursday. There were some definite positives for IU in this game, particularly their three point shooting and offensive rebounding. There are also some still-worrying signs - including whether or not Indiana's performance at home against Rutgers is repeatable against stronger teams, as …

Part One of a two-part episode to ring in 2025! This first podcast talks through some of the narratives we saw and heard throughout the first two rounds of the College Football Playoff. Were Indiana fans right to feel aggrieved and picked upon in the process? Why did ESPN (and others) persist in pushing a narrative that has been undone by reality? …

GC is joined by friend of the pod (and occasional contributor) IU Artifacts for a renewal of the Bloomington Food Revue. We tackle some of the big changes and happenings in town, including the sudden closure of Cafe Pizzaria and our memories of the place, the introduction of food at The Upstairs Pub and Heartwork Brewing (sort of), the arrival of T…

IU men's basketball finds itself in an uncomfortably familiar spot at the holiday break - as a team that has failed to rack up any tournament-caliber wins, with an advanced statistical profile that does not appear to be March Madness-caliber. We talk about the underwhelming performance of the team over the last couple of weeks, look at some of the …

Indiana's magical 2024 season came to a disappointing close on Friday, as the Hoosiers lost 27-17 on the road to Notre Dame. We discuss the game, with a lot of focus on Indiana's offensive struggles, Notre Dame's athleticism and defensive game plan, and the uncharacteristic lack of execution and efficiency from IU. We also talk about the season as …

We are delighted to welcome NBC Sports' Nicole Auerbach to the show. We chatted at length with Nicole about Indiana's magical season and the impact that Curt Cignetti has had on the program, as well as the investments the school has made in the program. We also talked in-depth about the matchup between Indiana and Notre Dame - what makes this one s…

James gives you all his picks for the CFP First Round, along witih some IU Props and the Hoosier Hotstreak. James is fired up (even for James), so be aware and prepared for some adult language. ;)Autor: CrimsonCast

Scott is joined by Tyler James from Inside ND Sports to preview the CFP game this Friday. What does Notre Dame need to do to take control of the game? What can IU do to win? What will the vibe be like for a night game at Notre Dame Stadium, and some larger talk of now important is it for Notre Dame to join a conference?…

Game day is getting ever closer, and the preview podcasts keep coming. We welcome the NFL Network's Rhett Lewis to the show to discuss the matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Rhett gives us his evaluation on how the two teams compare, what sorts of things Indiana may be able to exploit in the matchup, the relativ…

Scott and Galen convene an episode of the podcast to talk through the big picture items related to Indiana vs Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff. We discuss the relative magnitude of the game, what it means for Indiana, how the fan bases of the Hoosiers and Fighting Irish are intertwined in a lot of ways, and the overall feelings both of us…

Our friend Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison joins us to talk about the Indiana - Notre Dame matchup. It's quite a contest on paper, featuring two teams that look almost lab-grown in terms of their efficiency and effectiveness. We discuss some of the major statistics and trends for both teams, the unit matchups, how the weather might affect what ea…

We got Mitchell Paige back on the show by popular request! We discuss the amazing ride that Indiana football has been on since the last time we recorded an episode together, the building sense of pride that the former players have in the program and what's going on in Bloomington, and some of the key elements of the matchup between the Hoosiers and…

On this episode of Bison Chat, Joe and Galen catch you up on what happened this week with IU coach and player availability, with quotes from Curt Cignetti about this week's preparation for the CFP. We discuss the Indiana - Notre Dame matchup and what the keys might be for both teams. Finally, we discuss the surprise soft launch of...the bison.…

Indiana is in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff, and Galen and Scott are here to tell you about it. We discuss the Hoosiers' matchup vs Notre Dame, and how Indiana measures up statistically against the Fighting Irish. We also discuss the importance of Indiana getting named to the CFP field as an at-large team, and talk about the frami…

On this week's Bison Chat, Galen and Joe look back on Indiana's record-setting win against Purdue in the Old Oaken Bucket game, and talk about the overall atmosphere of the game and everything around it. We then pivot to talking about Indiana's recruiting haul on National Signing Day and what the Hoosiers will be looking for in the transfer portal.…

Indiana men's basketball had a fairly disastrous trip to the Bahamas, losing their first two games in the Battle 4 Atlantis and showing that a bunch of problems from last year still haven't been resolved. We (finally) do our first proper basketball podcast of the year, talking about the lack of enthusiasm and general issues that hovered over the pr…

Indiana capped off the greatest regular season in program history with a complete demolition job against Purdue, defeating the Boilermakers 66-0 on a glorious snowy night at Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers showed up with extra motivation after last weekend's frustrating loss to Ohio State, and put any question of their offensive prowess or overall l…

A preview of the 2024 edition of the Old Oaken Bucket game, as 10-1 Indiana looks to move closer to a playoff berth. They take on a Purdue team that has struggled mightily this season. We look at the statistical matchup between the two teams and discuss the atmospheric conditions expected for the first-ever night Bucket Game.…

James gets you all the betting lines for the final week of the college football season, along with his Hooiser Hotstreak pick of the week.Autor: CrimsonCast

A bit late due to some technical difficulties with uploading - thank you for your patience. On this week's Bison Chat, we take a look back at IU's difficult loss to Ohio State, look ahead to the Old Oaken Bucket Game, and live-react to the latest CFP Committee rankings.Autor: CrimsonCast

The Hoosiers had big aspirations for their top-5 matchup versus Ohio State in Columbus, but a fast start was quickly soured by mistakes, scheme issues, and old-fashioned physical dominance by the Buckeyes. We discuss what went wrong for Indiana, the aspects of the game that led to the defeat, and what it means in the big picture. We also take a loo…

Scott and Galen reunite after an extensive week of podcasting content to talk about what awaits us this weekend as Indiana takes on Ohio State. We discuss the discourse that has made up the last several days, Indiana's place in the CFP order, and what (if anything) Indiana "owes" college football's media establishment in this game. Plus other stuff…

James and Scott break down all the lines in the B1G this week, quickly, so they can talk all about the IU v OSU game this weekend. Also, get your Hoosier Hotstreak picks for the weekend.Autor: CrimsonCast

We are joined by longtime friend of the pod Stefak Krajisnik to talk about Indiana-Ohio State this weekend. Stefan (who covers Ohio State for Cleveland.com) talks us through the overall atmosphere among the Buckeyes fanbase coming into a game that matters a great deal to both teams. We also discuss some of the various matchups and factors - the rel…

Indiana plays one of the biggest games in program history this Saturday, and who better to break it down with than Taylor Lehman of Bite-Sized Bison? We go deep on a number of fronts relating to the game, including Indiana's mentality coming into the contest, the advantages that the bye week potentially gave to the IU coaching staff, the key matchu…

On this edition of Bison Chat, Joe and Galen recap the weekend, as we discuss Curt Cignetti's extension and what it means for IU athletics. We also hear from Cignetti as he discusses Ohio State, as we break down some of the key items related to the huge upcoming showdown in Columbus. Finally, we do our newly traditional live breakdown of the CFP ra…

On the latest edition of CrimsonCast, we sit down for a lengthy and enjoyable interview with Dane Sanzenbacher, former Ohio State WR, former NFL player, and currently an analyst on 97.1 FM in Columbus. We discuss Dane's very unique connection to Indiana University (and CrimsonCast), and then dive deep into the various aspects of this top-5 matchup.…

Suck Month continues, as we enter Ohio State Week --- and the stakes are huge. IU arrives ranked in the top 5, taking on another top 5 team in the Buckeyes. On this episode, we tackle some items leading into tomorrow's updated CFP reveal, including the Indiana-SEC war on X, the framing of the debate around Indiana, who to root against in the next c…

Scott is joined by Connor Onion of Big Ten Network and Fox. They discuss, why everything Cignetti has said has come true, will there be ANOTHER renegotiation in a few weeks, the crazy swings in programs in college football, how he views our game against Ohio State, and why he’s excited to come to Bloomington if we host a CFP game.…

Indiana and Curt Cignetti signed a contract extension and raise on Saturday, upping his guaranteed salary to $9 million per year and lengthening the deal through 2032. We do an emergency podcast to digest the news and talk about why this is so important for IU athletics and Indiana football specifically.…

Indiana is on a bye this week, but many of the teams they are competing against for a CFP bid are in action. Which results are best for the Hoosiers? Matt Blaszka joins the podcast as we discuss some of the games and potential outcomes for this weekend. (Note that Matt was on the phone for this interview, so some of the audio quality isn't as good …

The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, in one of the most monumental victories in school history. The Hoosiers rode some solid offensive execution to a first half lead, then white-knucked their way to a victory in the second half thanks largely to their defense and special teams. It was the first time that IU has truly b…

Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison joins the show for our weekly Thursday Indiana football preview show. This week, we break down Indiana's game this Saturday against Michigan, who won the CFP title last season, but has looked far from that standard this season. We discuss where Michigan's biggest issues have been so far this year, what things they …