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Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down for their weekly podcast, discussing the last bits of Indiana's close loss against Ohio State and what will make the most difference in this weekend's matchup at Michigan, where IU football has not won since 1967. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 0:47 -- Final thoughts on Ohio State 8:01 -- Run game/wider offensive concerns 23:41 -- Khobie Martin back, plus a clean bill of health for Indiana 27:15 -- Michigan QB situation vs. IU defense 36:50 -- IU offense vs. Michigan D 50:14 -- Final thoughts, predictions Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/10/19/indiana-football-quarterback-josh-hoover-stats-potential-coach-curt-cignetti/92308662007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Order "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

Tony Garcia, Michigan beat reporter for the Detroit Free Press and USA Today Network, joins IndyStar IU Insider Zach Osterman to preview the Hoosiers' upcoming trip to Michigan. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/10/19/indiana-football-quarterback-josh-hoover-stats-potential-coach-curt-cignetti/92308662007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Order "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

Oh so close. Nick Marsh's foot was out of bounds on a would-be go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes left. Instead the 22-game winning streak was snapped, and it was Curt Cignetti's first loss at Memorial Stadium as IU's coach. Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek break down the Hoosiers' issues, and road ahead.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman look forward to this weekend's much-anticipated top-five showdown in Bloomington, between college football's two most recent national champions, Indiana and Ohio State. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 0:56 -- Is this the biggest home game in IU history? 9:23 -- How will a win or loss affect IU's season? 17:09 -- Matchups that could define the game 25:02 -- Indiana's pass rush so far 31:07 -- Can Indiana find explosives on offense vs. Ohio State D? 45:18 -- Atmosphere expectations 50:07 -- Final predictions Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/10/15/indiana-football-adedamola-ajani-rise-nigeria-permian-iu-hoosiers-first-started-playing/92234991007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Order "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

Joey Kaufman, Ohio State beat writer for the Columbus Dispatch, joins the podcast to discuss the Buckeyes' much-anticipated visit to Bloomington. How much has Ohio State changed from a season ago? What might determine the course of this game? Kaufman and IndyStar IU Insider Zach Osterman discuss. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/10/12/indiana-football-offense-must-improve-in-efficiency-against-ohio-state/92209748007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Order "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman break down all the key numbers, moments and importance of No. 5 Indiana's 20-17 win at Nebraska on Saturday afternoon, a win that moved the Hoosiers to 6-0 on the season. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/10/04/indiana-football-josh-hoovers-growth-mirrors-fernando-mendozas-rise/92088363007/Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIUOrder "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek discuss the Hoosiers' Week 5 win at Rutgers before turning their attention to this weekend's Big Noon Kickoff showdown at Nebraska. Can the Hoosiers avoid an upset in Lincoln? Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 0:56 -- Wrapping up Rutgers 14:33 -- Thoughts on Nebraska 20:01 -- How could the Huskers upset Indiana? 25:12 -- Will Nebraska be able to shake up IU's offense? 35:27 -- Indiana due for some turnover luck? Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/10/04/indiana-football-josh-hoovers-growth-mirrors-fernando-mendozas-rise/92088363007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Order "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

IndyStar IU Insider Zach Osterman is joined by Robin Washut, senior writer for Husker Online, to discuss the forthcoming matchup between two 5-0 Big Ten teams, Indiana and Nebraska, on Saturday in Lincoln. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/10/04/indiana-football-josh-hoovers-growth-mirrors-fernando-mendozas-rise/92088363007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Order "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

IndyStar IU Insider Zach Osterman flies solo on the Mind Your Banners postgame show Saturday, breaking down the ins and outs of the Hoosiers' 32-point win at Rutgers. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/09/26/indiana-football-curt-cignetti-consistency-fans-concerns-josh-hoover-defense/91947322007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Order "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss Indiana's growing injury concerns at running back, the Hoosiers' needed defensive progress and more, as Curt Cignetti's team prepares for its road opener Saturday night at Rutgers. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 0:34 -- Running back injuries mounting 9:09 -- Other injury updates 17:35 -- Looking at Rutgers 29:12 -- Indiana still looking for best combos Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/09/26/indiana-football-curt-cignetti-consistency-fans-concerns-josh-hoover-defense/91947322007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Order "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

The boys are back with their postgame podcast, this time delayed 36ish hours by the late finish to Friday's 29-23 win against Northwestern. Mike and Zach pick the bones out of that game, good, bad and indifferent, and try to separate concerns from unnecessary anxieties, as Indiana works to correct its flaws heading into the meat of Big Ten play. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:23 -- Digging into Northwestern win 8:01 -- Defensive good and bad 17:31 -- Offensive good and bad 33:07 -- The potential importance of learning to win Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/09/26/indiana-football-curt-cignetti-consistency-fans-concerns-josh-hoover-defense/91947322007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Order "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman prepare for Indiana's Friday night showdown with Northwestern by attempting to, among other things, answer the question of just how worried Curt Cignetti is about the Wildcats. Plus, discussions of Josh Hoover's progress, this week's Daley/Wyatt update and some upcoming book events. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:01 -- Some housekeeping 3:36 -- How worried is Curt Cignetti? 9:58 -- Taking stock of IU football through three weeks 12:25 -- Josh Hoover and the IU offense 20:25 -- Dealing with greater expectations 26:42 -- Stephen Daley/Kellan Wyatt update 35:17 -- Surprise player(s) so far? 40:01 -- Injury updates Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/09/20/indiana-football-fans-reaction-perfection-national-championship-hopes-josh-hoover-curt-cignetti/91849024007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Order "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

The chatter is that the Hoosiers aren't as crisp as they were to start 2025. Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek take a closer look at how different, or similar, those 3-0 starts are after a 38-0 drubbing of Western Kentucky. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/09/20/indiana-football-fans-reaction-perfection-national-championship-hopes-josh-hoover-curt-cignetti/91849024007/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IndyStarTVHoosiers

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman preview Indiana's final nonconference game, against Western Kentucky, updating injuries and eligibility statuses. Plus, a discussion of their forthcoming book! Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:10 -- Digging into Western Kentucky 6:22 -- Comparison point to UGA? 8:26 -- What's the latest on Wyatt and Daley 15:03 -- Injury updates 23:02 -- Indiana's nonconference approach 32:52 -- Previewing "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/09/13/indiana-football-charlie-becker-touchdown-catches-nfl-draft-stock/91732482007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Preorder "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman pick apart what there is to learn from Indiana's 55-0 Week 2 win Saturday against Howard. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/09/07/indiana-footballs-josh-hoover-charlie-becker-build-instant-chemistry-in-season-opener/91642908007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Preorder "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ