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LIVE from the TheHoosier.com Studios powered by TheHoosier.com & On3, Coach Shannon Griffith is joined by Colin McMahon from TheHoosier.com for a loaded edition of Hoosier Football Tailgate LIVE. The Hoosiers visited the White House on Tuesday as National Champions, Curt Cignetti prepares for his honorary Indianapolis 500 pace car appearance during Labor Day Weekend festivities, and the national conversation surrounding Indiana Football continues to grow. Coach Griff and Colin break down: 🏆 Indiana’s White House Visit 🏁 Curt Cignetti and the Indy 500 spotlight 🔥 The growing College Football Playoff expansion debate 🎯 Why criticism of Indiana’s schedule misses the bigger picture 📈 Indiana recruiting momentum and future stars 🏈 Big Ten vs SEC scheduling philosophy 💰 NIL, roster management, and the future of college football Is Indiana simply having a moment… or is IU becoming one of the biggest brands in college football? Fanatics StoreFront: https://www.fanaticscreators.com/mypage/HoosierTailgate [https://www.fanaticscreators.com/mypage/HoosierTailgate] The Hoosier Tailgate Starts Now. #IndianaFootball #IUFB #Hoosiers #CurtCignetti #CollegeFootball #BigTen #Recruiting #On3 #TheHoosier #CFP

BIG TEN RESET: Post-Spring Power Tiers | Hoosier Football Tailgate

Spring football is officially over, and now the real debate begins. On this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff resets the entire Big Ten Conference heading into the summer and breaks every team into POWER TIERS based on culture, quarterback play, roster strength, physicality, and championship potential. 🏆 Tier 1 — The Standard Indiana • Ohio State • Oregon • Michigan ⚔️ Tier 2 — Contenders USC • Washington • Penn State 🎢 Tier 3 — Swing Teams Iowa • Illinois • Nebraska 🚨 Tier 4 — Questions To Answer Minnesota • Northwestern • UCLA • Michigan State ⛔ Tier 5 — Rebuild Mode Maryland • Rutgers • Purdue Is Indiana still the standard after a historic 16-0 National Championship season? Can Ohio State reclaim the top spot? Which teams are being overrated heading into 2026? Coach Griff breaks it all down in this full Big Ten post-spring reset.

Hoosier Tailgate: Spring Game What Matters and What Doesn't

In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff breaks down the real takeaways from Bloomington, focusing on what translates to winning football in the Big Ten. We dive into: * The quarterback competition and who’s earning trust * Explosive playmakers like Tyler Morris and the WR group * What spring game stats don’t tell you Plus, the bigger picture: Indiana is coming off a historic run — 8 players drafted (a school record), the No. 1 overall pick, and now preparing to defend both a Big Ten Championship and a National Championship. We also address a serious off-field development involving former Indiana QB Brenden Sorsby and what it means for today’s college football landscape. This isn’t hype. This is evaluation.

Spring Game Recap

The pads were popping in Bloomington—and Coach Griff has your full breakdown of Indiana Football’s Spring Game. In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, we dive into the biggest takeaways from inside Memorial Stadium, including a detailed look at the quarterback battle, emerging playmakers, and early signs of what this team could become heading into the 2026 season. 🏈 QB Room Breakdown: Josh Hoover shows command and control, Wilson flashes playmaking ability, and Tyler Cherry gives a glimpse of the future. 💨 Running Back Room: Roman “Turbo” Richards brings explosive speed, while Martin delivers physical, downhill production. 🔥 Plus: * Defensive energy and standout performers * Offensive rhythm and consistency * Early depth chart movement * Coach Griff’s film-based takeaways This isn’t just a recap—it’s a Coach’s Clicker breakdown of what really happened on the field. 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Griff, Lead Analyst at TheHoosier.com and 28-year college coaching veteran. If you enjoy Indiana Football coverage, be sure to follow Hoosier Football Tailgate for in-depth analysis all season long.

RB1 Debate: Is Khobie Martin "The Guy?"

Is Khobie Martin RB1 for Indiana… or is this still a committee backfield? In this episode of Hoosier Tailgate, Coach Griff breaks down the Hoosiers’ running back room from every angle—starting with the new 2026 rule changes and how they could impact the game. Then we dive into Indiana: * Spring practice updates from Bloomington * Khobie Martin’s mindset and leadership * 2025 production: efficiency vs volume * Film room breakdown (vision, patience, contact balance) * RB depth chart and role distribution 🏈 Final Take: Martin may be RB1—but this backfield is built to be a committee. * 2026 Targeting Rule (Tiered System) * New Punt Formation Rule * Khobie Martin Film Breakdown * Indiana RB Depth Chart * Replacing Black & Hemby’s Production 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Griff 📍 Indiana Football Analysis | TheHoosier.com This format: * Hooks with a question * Stays short and punchy * Highlights value quickly 👉 Perfect for Spotify listeners scrolling fast 🔑 Topics Covered🧠 COACH TIP