2026 Indiana Football Schedule Preview — Part 2: The Big Ten Begins

2026 Indiana Football Schedule Preview — Part 2: The Big Ten Begins

The non-conference schedule gets you ready. The Big Ten schedule defines you. On this edition of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff continues the four-part 2026 Indiana Football Schedule Preview as the Hoosiers open conference play with three very different challenges: 🏈 Northwestern — Sept. 25 | Bloomington 🏈 at Rutgers — Oct. 3 | Piscataway 🏈 at Nebraska — Oct. 10 | Lincoln Coach Griff goes inside each matchup with a complete opponent scouting report, including 2025 offensive and defensive performance, key returning players, strengths and weaknesses, matchup concerns, keys to victory, and predictions. The trip to Nebraska stands out as Indiana's first true road test of the season—and the first meeting between the programs since the Hoosiers' dominating 2024 victory in Bloomington. Plus, Coach Griff's 5 Headlines That Matter covers the biggest stories around college football, including SEC Media Days, Greg Sankey and the future of NCAA governance, the upcoming Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, Indiana's recruiting momentum, the Protect College Sports Act, and the latest developments surrounding Michigan athletics and Warde Manuel. 🎥 COACH GRIFF'S VIDEO ROOM: We get on the board and break down two staples of the Hoosiers' run game—Troop Power and Trio Counter—explaining the blocking schemes, defensive keys, and why gap-scheme football matters against Big Ten defenses. 🎙️ Hoosier Football Tailgate Powered by TheHoosier.com | On3 Fast. Physical. Relentless. #IndianaFootball #Hoosiers #HoosierFootballTailgate #BigTenFootball #CurtCignetti #CollegeFootball

Hoosier Tailgate Season 4 Schedule Preview Part 1 Non-Conference e

Coach Griff kicks off a brand-new four-part 2026 Indiana Football Schedule Preview Series by breaking down the Hoosiers' first three opponents: North Texas, Howard University, and Western Kentucky. In this episode, you'll get a coach's perspective on each matchup, including coaching staffs, key players, team identities, strengths and weaknesses, and Coach Griff's early game predictions for Indiana's non-conference schedule. We also cover the latest headlines from around college football, including: * MoShaun Sales' commitment announcement set for Friday on The Pat McAfee Show * The NCAA's new 5-for-5 Eligibility Rule * How NIL is changing recruiting as rising prospects seek to renegotiate commitments * Other news as teams prepare to open fall camp Finally, we head into Coach Griff's Film Room for a detailed breakdown of Indiana's Inside Zone running game—why it became the Hoosiers' most efficient run concept in 2025 and how Curt Cignetti's offense paired it with RPOs to keep defenses off balance. If you're looking for in-depth Indiana football analysis from a former college football coach, you've found the right podcast. Fast. Physical. Relentless. #IndianaFootball #HoosierTailgate #IUFB #CollegeFootball #BigTen #CurtCignetti #FootballFilm #InsideZone #RPO

Part 2: How Would You Attack Bryant Haines’ Defense? | Hoosier Tailgate – ESPN Film Room Special

What does it take to move the football against one of the nation’s premier defensive coordinators? On this special edition of Hoosier Tailgate, Coach Shannon Griffith takes you inside the offensive meeting room for an ESPN Film Room-style breakdown of how he would build a game plan to attack Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines’ championship defense. Before heading into the Film Room, Coach Griff discusses the latest Indiana Football headlines, including: 🏈 Indiana lands linebacker Cain Brackney after flipping him from UCLA 🏈 The NFL’s decision regarding former Indiana quarterback Brendan Sorsby 🏈 Five key takeaways from Curt Cignetti’s interview with Adam Breneman 🏈 A preview of Big Ten Media Days and the biggest storylines entering the 2026 season Then it’s time for Saturday Staff Meeting, where Coach Griff opens up his offensive coordinator call sheet and walks through: • The First 15 Scripted Plays • Down & Distance Play Menu • Pressure Answers vs. Simulated Pressures • Shot Plays & Explosive Concepts • Red Zone & Goal Line Strategy • A simulated game plan against Bryant Haines’ defense If you enjoy football strategy, coaching insights, and X’s and O’s, this episode gives you a unique look at the chess match between elite offensive and defensive coordinators. Follow Hoosier Tailgate for weekly Indiana Football analysis, recruiting coverage, film study, and coaching breakdowns.

The Bryant Haines Effect (Part 1) | Why Indiana’s Defense Dominated College Football

🏈 The Bryant Haines Effect (Part 1) | Why Indiana’s Defense Dominated College Football How did Indiana Football build one of the most dominant defenses in college football and power its way to a perfect 16-0 season and a National Championship? In Part 1 of this special two-part series, Coach Shannon Griffith takes a deep dive into the architect behind Indiana’s defensive success — Defensive Coordinator Bryant Haines. From elite run defense and disciplined run fits to simulated pressures, coverage disguises, and forcing turnovers, we break down the formula that made the Hoosiers one of the most feared defenses in America. 🎙️ In this episode: 🏆 Indiana’s championship defensive statistics 🛑 Why stopping the run was the foundation 🏈 Aiden Fisher’s impact as the quarterback of the defense 🎥 Film Room breakdown of run fits and defensive structure 🧠 Sim pressures, creepers, and the art of confusion 🔄 How Indiana forced 30 turnovers 📈 The five key reasons Indiana’s defense dominated college football Plus, NCAA headlines, the Brendan Sorsby appeal decision, and Indiana Football news and notes. If you’re a fan of Indiana Football, defensive football strategy, or simply want to understand what made the Hoosiers a National Champion, this episode is for you. Next Week: Part 2 — Can Anyone Solve Bryant Haines? 🎧 Hosted by Shannon Griffith 🏈 Hoosier Tailgate on TheHoosier.com 🔴 Real Fans. Real Talk. All Hoosier. #IndianaFootball #IUFB #Hoosiers #BryantHaines #AidenFisher #CurtCignetti #CollegeFootball #BigTenFootball #NationalChampions #HoosierTailgate #TheHoosier #FootballFilmRoom #FootballPodcast

Hoosier Tailgate | The 10 Biggest Questions Facing Indiana Football in 2026

Indiana enters the 2026 season as the defending National Champions, but can the Hoosiers stay on top of college football? On this episode of Hoosier Tailgate, Shannon Griffith breaks down the 10 biggest questions facing Indiana Football in 2026, from the transition to quarterback Josh Hoover to replacing championship leadership, reloading Bryant Haines’ defense, navigating a challenging Big Ten schedule, and ultimately answering the biggest question of them all: Can Indiana repeat as National Champions? Before the countdown begins, Coach Griff discusses two major stories making headlines across college football: 🏈 Brendan Sorsby’s Texas Tech eligibility ruling and what it means for the future authority of the NCAA. 🏈 Curt Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza being named to the inaugural TIME 100 Sports List. Plus: ✅ The Hoover Era Begins ✅ Hunter vs Hunted ✅ Who Replaces Indiana’s Leadership? ✅ Can the Offensive Line Reload? ✅ Reload or Rebuild on Defense? ✅ Road to Repeat ✅ 2026 Season Predictions Whether you’re a die-hard Hoosier fan or a college football junkie, this episode takes a deep dive into the questions that will define Indiana’s title defense. 🎙️ Hosted by Shannon Griffith 📍 TheHoosier.com Powered by On3 #iufb #IndianaFootball #Hoosiers #CurtCignetti #JoshHoover #CollegeFootball #BigTen #CFBPlayoff #NationalChampions #TheHoosier #HoosierTailgate #On3Sports #IndianaHoosiers #BryantHaines #HoosierNation #CollegeFootballPodcast https://www.fanaticscreators.com/mypage/HoosierTailgate/collections/27084 [https://www.fanaticscreators.com/mypage/HoosierTailgate/collections/27084]