Pressure packed programs, SEC Chaos, + Crap Takes on Indiana's Natty

Curt Cignetti Takes Over the Indy 500, Kris Drew From Dead Air Sports + The CFB Super League

It’s a jam-packed episode of Kirkwood and Dunn! Tim survived his very first Indy 500 and is officially a convert to the racing world—especially after watching Curt Cignetti bring his unmatched, "no rearview mirror" swagger to the IMS track as the pace car driver. We also react to the new Big Ten TV schedule, which features Indiana opening their National Championship defense in the premier Big Noon Kickoff slot against North Texas. Then, we welcome a very special guest: Kris Drew from Dead Air Sports. Yes, he is an Ohio State fan, but he is one of the good ones! Kris joins Trent to talk about Indiana's historic run, why he believes Curt Cignetti will win multiple national titles in Bloomington, and why the Big Ten needs Indiana to be the tip of the spear in the war against SEC arrogance. We also talk Ohio State receivers, Ryan Day's pressure, and the inevitable CFB Super League. Finally, stick around for the post-interview deep dive. Tim and Trent put on their Higher Education hats to discuss the "enrollment cliff," why universities are relying on football as a massive marketing tool, and the constant turnover of university presidents. Plus, Tim drops a scorching hot take: Why college quarterbacks like Dante Moore deserve to be paid more than LeBron James. Show Notes & Chapters: * 00:00 - Intro & Tim's Moving Day: Tim is broadcasting from a "road game" as he navigates the stress of moving. * 01:45 - The Indy 500 Experience: Tim reviews his first Indy 500, the epic finish, and Curt Cignetti's viral "no rearview mirror" moment. * 09:37 - TV Schedules & Polls: Reacting to IU getting the Big Noon Kickoff treatment for Week 1. Plus, Trent calls out College Football with Sam for putting Oregon at #1. * 17:12 - The Viral Roster Graphic: The K&D Analytics Department broke the internet, mostly because Notre Dame and Oklahoma fans lack basic reading comprehension. * 24:25 - High School vs. Transfer Recruiting: Answering a listener question on why top-tier facilities matter more to 18-year-old recruits than transfer veterans. * 33:12 - Interview with Kris Drew (Dead Air Sports): Kris joins the show to discuss why Cignetti is the ultimate coach, the Big Ten vs. SEC rivalry, and why Jeremiah Smith is the "LeBron James of wide receivers." * 1:18:30 (Part 3) - The Future of CFB & Higher Ed: Tim and Trent break down collective bargaining, the looming college enrollment cliff, and why massive universities need football to survive. * 1:33:17 - Tim's LeBron James Take: Why the market value of top college football players should surpass NBA superstars. Get Involved: * Vote in the Draft! Who won the "Best of Summer" Draft? Head over to our X (Twitter) or Instagram to cast your vote! * Comment Below: Will Curt Cignetti win a second national championship at Indiana? And do you agree with Tim's take on paying college athletes vs. NBA players? Support the Pod: Please hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and share the show! It really helps our channel grow. Follow us on TikTok, X, Instagram, and Facebook at @KirkwoodandDunn. TikTok: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/discover/kirkwood-and-dunn] X: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/KirkwoodandDunn] Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kirkwoodanddunn/] YouTube: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@kirkwoodanddunn] Spotify: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/0LPaxAZrSIfl7Ql1bWLKFY] Facebook: ⁠Kirkwood and Dunn⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589155755614]

The Ultimate "Best of Summer" Draft | Memorial Day Special!

Kick off Memorial Day Weekend, Indy 500 festivities, and the unofficial start of summer with the 4th official Kirkwood & Dunn Draft! Tim is racing, Trent's got the sunscreen ready, and we’ve assembled a massive, all-star panel to draft the absolute Best of Summer. Joining us on the board today: 🎙️ Alec Keezer (Indiana Voice of College Football) 🧢 Hoosier Commish (X's Favorite Commissioner) 🧀 Alison Miron (Bringing the elite Wisconsin/Upper Midwest perspective) The Draft Format: We are switching things up! This is a category-based draft. Each panelist must select one item from the following five categories to build the ultimate summer day: Best Song Best Drink Best Food Best Activity Best Location The Chaos: As always, the draft goes off the rails immediately. We've got a highly controversial 1.01 pick that almost ends in a live jury veto. We debate the strict rules of what constitutes a "Location," Commish tries to draft an entire cinematic universe with a single pick , and Trent gets absolutely roasted for spelling "Bonfire" like he's in a James Bond movie. Who built the ultimate summer vibe? Who relied way too heavily on pure nostalgia? And who got absolutely voted off the island for having the worst board? You have to watch to find out! Get Involved: * Vote! Scan the QR code on the screen or head over to our X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook at @KirkwoodandDunn to vote for the winning draft board! * Comment Below: What would be your 1.01 overall pick for the summer? Did we miss the ultimate summer song or food? Let us know! * Support the Pod: Please hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and share this with your favorite summer tailgating crew. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend, Hoosier Nation! We will be back on Wednesday with a normal episode to recap the Indy 500 and the latest sports news. TikTok: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/discover/kirkwood-and-dunn] X: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/KirkwoodandDunn] Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kirkwoodanddunn/] YouTube: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@kirkwoodanddunn] Spotify: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/0LPaxAZrSIfl7Ql1bWLKFY] Facebook: ⁠Kirkwood and Dunn⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589155755614]

The First-Ever Hoosier the Bison Reveal ft. Abbey Armstrong, Bloomington Expansion + Recruiting Chaos

We have a historic guest on Kirkwood and Dunn this week! For the first time ever, we are joined by Abbey Armstrong, the Bloomington local and former IU rower who was recently revealed as the inaugural Hoosier the Bison. Abbey pulls back the curtain on what it takes to be a Big Ten mascot, including the secretive "illuminati-style" selection process in the Memorial Stadium basement, interacting with rival fanbases, and the intense superstitions the mascot crew held during Indiana's 16-0 National Championship run. But before we get to Abbey, Trent and Tim have to address the infrastructure elephant in the room. Prompted by a clip from the Split Zone Duo podcast criticizing IU's tailgating lots, we debate if the city of Bloomington is actually ready for a big-time football program. From city council building height restrictions to a lack of liquor licenses, we discuss how the town needs to adapt to the sudden onslaught of championship-level football. Finally, we wrap up with a massive Indiana recruiting update. We celebrate the commitments of in-state studs Mason McDermott and Brandon Sharpe, while Trent goes on an epic rant against the toxic internet trolls bashing recent decommit Monsanna Torbert Jr. Plus, we react to some salty anonymous coaches' quotes from Athlon Sports and shut down the "Bob Chesney is the next Curt Cignetti" propaganda. Hoosier the Bison Reveal video [https://x.com/HoosiertheBison/status/2055307192555724883?s=20] * 00:00 - Craptakes & CBS Power Rankings: The internet is finally accepting that Curt Cignetti is a great coach. Plus, reacting to IU's #6 spot in the CBS post-spring polls. * 04:29 - Is Bloomington Too Small? Responding to national media taking shots at IU's tailgating fields. Tim and Trent discuss the city's infrastructure, government resistance to expansion, and the sudden shock of a 16-0 season. * 17:07 - Interview with Abbey Armstrong (Hoosier the Bison): Abbey joins the show! She talks about growing up a "townie", rowing for IU, and getting tapped for the secretive mascot program. * 21:57 - Mascot Rules & Superstitions: The "Three T's" of interacting with kids, avoiding the infamous Oregon Duck decapitation disaster, and the strict wardrobe superstitions that kept the undefeated streak alive. * 30:14 - The Epic Mascot Reveal: The inspiration behind Abbey's viral Sample Gates graduation reveal and her next chapter at the University of Cincinnati for law school. * 35:50 - Recruiting Highs, Lows & Rants: Breaking down the additions of Mason McDermott and Brandon Sharpe, losing Monsanna Tolbert Jr. to Ohio State, and why "burner account" fans need to chill. * 42:00 - Playoff Expansion Debate: Will moving to a 14, 16, or 24-team playoff dilute the regular season, or is it an inevitable TV money grab?. * 51:37 - Anonymous Coaches & "The Next Cignetti": We try to guess which Big Ten coaches anonymously doubted IU's wide receiver room and QB Josh Hoover to Athlon Sports. Finally, why UCLA's Bob Chesney is not the next Cignetti. Get Involved: * Support the Pod: If you loved our interview with Abbey, please hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to the channel! Show Notes & Chapters:Follow Us: Keep up with all of our clips, takes, and draft polls on TikTok, X, Instagram, and Facebook at @KirkwoodandDunn. TikTok: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/discover/kirkwood-and-dunn] X: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/KirkwoodandDunn] Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kirkwoodanddunn/] YouTube: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@kirkwoodanddunn] Spotify: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/0LPaxAZrSIfl7Ql1bWLKFY] Facebook: ⁠Kirkwood and Dunn⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589155755614]

Fernando Mendoza Goes Viral, SEC Jealousy + The Playoff Expansion Debate

We are back for a full Sunday episode of Kirkwood and Dunn! After a quick wardrobe malfunction (because showing up in matching outfits is a podcasting rite of passage), Trent reveals he went undercover to speak at an SEC Quarterback Club. Why? Because the South wants to know Indiana's secrets. We break down the impact of losing strength coach Derek Owings to Tennessee and why Curt Cignetti's ultra-efficient practice style is the ultimate injury-prevention weapon. Then, we transition to the NFL schedule release, which gifted us the cinematic masterpiece of Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins recreating Step Brothers for the Las Vegas Raiders. (Seriously, go watch it). We debate when Nando will actually get his first NFL start and what the Raiders' timeline looks like. Plus, we dive deep into the College Football Playoff expansion rumors. Are we heading to 14, 16, or 24 teams? We debate the magic number, the impact on the regular season, and the TV contracts driving it all. Finally, we ride the recruiting rollercoaster with updates on Monshun Sales and Rico Jackson, and celebrate the first-ever "Hoosier the Bison" mascot graduate reveal! Show Notes & Chapters: * Intro & Wardrobe Malfunctions: Behind the scenes of the Kirkwood and Dunn hat rotation. * Trent’s SEC QB Club Lecture: The SEC wants to know how Indiana got so physical. We discuss Derek Owings' departure and Cignetti's culture-building practices. * NFL Schedule Release: Reacting to Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins' hilarious Step Brothers video. When will Nando get his first start for Vegas? * Recruiting Check-In: Tim victory laps the Monshun Sales crystal ball, Trent preaches patience, and we welcome DB Rico Jackson to the Hoosiers. * CFB Playoff Expansion: Expanding to 16 vs. 24 teams. Will more playoff games dilute the regular season or just shift which games matter? * Hoosier the Bison Reveal: Shoutout to Abbey Armstrong, the inaugural Hoosier the Bison, for an epic graduation reveal! Get Involved: * Comment Below: Which coach do you think is under the most pressure this season? And what is your magic number for the College Football Playoff expansion? Let us know! * Listen Next: Make sure you tune in this Wednesday for a very special interview! We are sitting down with Abbey Armstrong to talk about her historic run as Hoosier the Bison. * Support the Pod: Please hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and leave a comment. It doesn't cost a dime and heavily feeds the YouTube algorithm! Follow us on X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and our brand-new Facebook page at @KirkwoodandDunn. TikTok: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/discover/kirkwood-and-dunn] X: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/KirkwoodandDunn] Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kirkwoodanddunn/] YouTube: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@kirkwoodanddunn] Spotify: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/0LPaxAZrSIfl7Ql1bWLKFY] Facebook: ⁠Kirkwood and Dunn⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589155755614]

Pressure packed programs, SEC Chaos, + Crap Takes on Indiana's Natty

It's midweek, which means it is time for our weekly ranking! Trent and Tim dive into the Top 10 lamest, most outlandish conspiracy theories and excuses rival fans use to discredit Indiana's National Championship. But before we get to the ranking, we have a wild week of college football news to catch up on. We kick things off by celebrating our very first Facebook follower before discussing Coach Curt Cignetti's hilarious viral "Roll Tide" moment during Indiana's White House visit. Cignetti's swagger is at an all-time high, and we are absolutely here for it. Then, we head down south to unpack the absolute chaos happening in the SEC. Lane Kiffin's Vanity Fair interview claiming he left Ole Miss for LSU due to systemic racism has the internet buzzing, and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian just threw massive shade at Ole Miss's academic standards. We also discuss Trent's viral tweet about Ryan Day's son committing to Northwestern, sparking a debate on which college football coach faces the most pressure to win right now (Is it Kalen DeBoer at Alabama, Ryan Day at Ohio State, or Dan Lanning at Oregon?). Finally, Tim puts on his TV executive hat to explain why Fox's Big Noon Kickoff isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Show Notes & Chapters: * Intro & Facebook Milestones: We are officially on Facebook, and we have our very first follower! Plus, Trent apologizes for butchering a listener's name. * Cignetti at the White House: Coach Cig's comedic timing and unmatched swagger during the national championship visit. * SEC Drama & Lane Kiffin: Analyzing Kiffin's controversial Vanity Fair spread and Steve Sarkisian's shots at Ole Miss. * Coaches Under Pressure: Inspired by Ryan Day's son heading to Northwestern, we debate the most high-pressure jobs in college football. * TV Scheduling Rant: Why the Big Ten is dominating the noon slot to avoid SEC prime-time matchups. * The Weekly Ranking: The Top 10 "Crap Takes" on Indiana's Natty. From "Spygate" and AI cheating allegations to Mark Cuban paying for the roster, we rank the worst excuses for IU's success. Get Involved: * Let Us Know: Which college football coach do you think is under the most pressure? Drop your thoughts in the comments! * Vote/Comment: Did we miss a ridiculous excuse for Indiana's title? Let us know below! Support the Pod: Please like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. It really helps our channel grow! Follow us on TikTok, X, Instagram, and yes, Facebook, at @KirkwoodandDunn. TikTok: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/discover/kirkwood-and-dunn] X: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/KirkwoodandDunn] Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kirkwoodanddunn/] YouTube: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@kirkwoodanddunn] Spotify: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kirkwoodanddunn ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/0LPaxAZrSIfl7Ql1bWLKFY] Facebook: ⁠Kirkwood and Dunn⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589155755614]