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All 48 sectional championships. Six classes. One step closer to a state title. Greg Mengelt and Matt Schultz-Finkler recap Indiana’s High School Football sectional championships, examine the biggest performances and look ahead to every regional matchup. Matt shares his firsthand perspective from Cathedral–New Palestine, and Muncie Star Press sports editor Cade Hampton joins Greg to discuss Muncie Central’s historic championship night. CLASS 6A • SECTIONALS 1–8 Carmel beats Hamilton Southeastern 17–14 for its first sectional title since 2020. Brownsburg handles Ben Davis 42–7, prompting Greg’s case for Brandon Sharp as Mr. Football. Lawrence North’s second-half surge produces a 44–13 win over North Central and another shot at Brownsburg, which won their opener 48–25. Warren Central defeats Franklin Central 49–20, and Center Grove blanks Columbus North 45–0 to set up a rematch of Warren’s 20–14 season-opening win. CLASS 5A • SECTIONALS 9–16 Matt breaks down Cathedral’s 24–21 win over New Palestine: the Irish’s dominant first half, the Dragons’ adjustments, Evan Johnson’s crucial plays and the late-game decisions. Can Cathedral finish the job with Plainfield and potentially Bloomington South ahead? Lafayette Jeff dominates Huntington North 44–6, Plainfield beats Terre Haute South 43–8, and Bloomington South shuts out Bloomington North 40–0. CLASS 4A • SECTIONALS 17–24 Muncie Central forces six turnovers and beats Logansport 31–27 for its first sectional championship in 20 years. We discuss the Bearcats’ playmakers, Logansport’s costly mistakes and the decisive fourth quarter. Cade Hampton adds his perspective on the emotional celebration, the program’s turnaround and the challenge against Dwenger. Chatard overwhelms Danville 41–9, Roncalli beats Mooresville 55–19, and another rivalry showdown awaits. CLASS 3A • SECTIONALS 25–32 Hamilton Heights beats West Lafayette 34–28 for its first sectional championship since 2012. Lucas Whitaker’s 250 passing yards and 108 rushing yards help the Huskies win their ninth straight game. Tri-West pulls away from Western Boone 35–7, while Indian Creek and Evansville Memorial advance toward an unbeaten showdown. CLASS 2A • SECTIONALS 33–40 Oak Hill beats Lewis Cass 49–33 for its first sectional title since 2013. Lapel dominates Hagerstown 48–0, and Eastern Hancock overwhelms Lutheran 39–6. We discuss their performances and whether a Lapel–Eastern Hancock state championship rematch could happen. CLASS A • SECTIONALS 41–48 Clinton Prairie wins its first sectional championship, beating Lafayette Central Catholic 27–21. We revisit Jackson Price’s 99-yard interception return and the other winning plays behind the Gophers’ Cinderella run. Watch for Regional Previews & Predictions with Grant Shouse, Kevin Helfrich and Michelle Garmon. Subscribe, follow and share with a High School Football fan! Only on the Central Indiana Sports Report!

The Colts had a chance to steal one from Dallas. Instead, they lost 27–23 at home, their fifth straight defeat, and fell to 2–7. Will and Dave Retherford join Greg Mengelt on the Monday, Nov. 9 edition of the 10-Minute Report to discuss the late-game clock management, how CeeDee Lamb piled up 195 receiving yards, and whether it’s time to give Anthony Richardson or Riley Leonard a look at quarterback. Notre Dame climbs to No. 3 in the AP poll after knocking off previously top-ranked Miami, 31–24. Indiana holds at No. 6 ahead of Saturday’s visit from No. 15 USC. With the next College Football Playoff rankings due Tuesday night, how far can the Irish climb from No. 11? Sunday brought a split for Butler Basketball. The men took their first loss, 100–81 at Boise State, after the Broncos hit 17 three-pointers. The women improved to 3–0 with a 74–42 road win over Central Michigan, forcing 33 turnovers. Monday night’s lineup—all times Eastern: 6:30 p.m. | Indiana vs. Syracuse | FS1: Both teams are 2–0 heading into their meeting at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a matchup that brings back memories of the 1987 national championship game. 7 p.m. | Brescia at Ball State | ESPN+: The Cardinals look for their first victory of the season at Worthen Arena. 7 p.m. | Bradley at Indiana women | B1G+: The Hoosiers aim for a 3–0 start with six players averaging double figures. 8 p.m. | Pacers at Dallas | DAZN app: Greg likes Indiana’s chances against the Mavericks and takes a look at the Andrew Nembhard–Cooper Flagg matchup. 8:30 p.m. | Illinois State at Purdue | FS1: The Boilermakers seek their first win after an overtime loss. Daniel Jacobsen comes off a 28-point, 10-rebound performance, while former Boilermaker Ethan Morton returns to Mackey Arena as an Illinois State assistant. Also, look for our High School Football Sectional Championship Recap & Reaction Show with Matt Schultz-Finkler this evening. Greg and Matt break down Friday’s action after watching about half of the games played across Indiana. Purdue and IU Basketball reaction shows are coming Tuesday, Wednesday at the latest, including Jake Dunn joining Greg to discuss the Boilermakers. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. On YouTube, hit the notification bell and select “All” so you don’t miss a show. Only on the Central Indiana Sports Report!

The Colts had a chance to steal one Sunday. Instead, they left Dallas enough time to drive for the winning touchdown and fell 27–23. Will and Dave Retherford join Greg Mengelt on The Colts Report to break down how Indianapolis stayed in a game Dallas controlled for much of the afternoon and what the Colts could have done differently with the clock on their last scoring drive. The conversation turns to an offense that struggled to get Jonathan Taylor going, barely involved Tyler Warren in the first half and rarely challenged Dallas downfield. Ashton Dulin turned a screen pass into one of the Colts’ few explosive plays, but the offense couldn’t put together a response after Dallas went ahead. The crew debates whether it’s time to move on from Daniel Jones, what Indianapolis might get in a trade and what the team could learn by giving Anthony Richardson or Riley Leonard a chance. On defense, Dak Prescott found openings in the Colts’ coverage all afternoon, and CeeDee Lamb finished with 10 catches for 195 yards and a touchdown. Will, Dave and Greg discuss what went wrong in the secondary, where the young defenders showed promise and how Spencer Schrader’s two field goals from beyond 50 yards helped keep Indianapolis within striking distance. The episode wraps with an early look at the Miami Dolphins and a trip through Colts quarterback history, from the franchise’s early Indianapolis years to the standards Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck set. Subscribe for Colts previews and postgame reactions with Will & Dave Retherford. Only on the Central Indiana Sports Report!

Notre Dame took down No. 1 Miami, Indiana moved into sole possession of second place in the Big Ten, and a rough weekend for Purdue fans got worse in West Lafayette. Greg Mengelt leads off the Sunday, Nov. 8 edition of the 10-Minute Report with a busy Saturday in college football before turning to the Pacers in Mexico City, Indiana’s four high school Volleyball state championships and Colts–Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium. Notre Dame 31, No. 1 Miami 24 — The Irish led 24–3 before Miami made it a game. CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and 3 touchdowns, and Luke Talich broke up a late pass in the end zone to help Notre Dame improve to 8–1 and take a big step toward the College Football Playoff. Purdue’s missed chances and Indiana’s path to Indianapolis — Purdue settled for 5 field goals and still had a chance to win on the final snap in a 34–29 loss to Maryland. Oregon’s 41–28 win over Ohio State moved IU into second place behind unbeaten UCLA. The 8–1 Hoosiers host USC next Saturday. Indiana college Football roundup — Indiana Wesleyan clinches a share of the MSFA Mideast title, Taylor holds off Madonna, Marian puts up 70, and Franklin wins its fourth straight on senior day. Greg also covers Butler, UIndy, Wabash, Hanover, Trine and Indiana State, where Zechariah Prince broke loose for a school-record 99-yard touchdown run. Pacers and Boom — The Pacers cut a 27-point deficit to 7 before falling 114–102 to Denver in Mexico City. Greg weighs in on Indiana’s 3–7 start and why Larry Nance Jr. deserves more minutes after hitting 5 of 7 from deep. The Pacers visit Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks on Monday, and the Noblesville Boom host Iowa in their home opener Tuesday after dropping two games to the Windy City Bulls. IU Indy’s comeback and a championship Saturday — The Jaguars erase a 13-point deficit in the final 7 minutes to beat UT Martin 75–74 and improve to 2–0. At Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis Lutheran, Benton Central, Tri-West and Fort Wayne Carroll win Volleyball state titles. Benton Central claims the first state championship in school history, and Tri-West’s Caroline Ward sets a Class 3A finals record with 26 kills. Plus, Saturday’s Girls Basketball scores, including Pendleton Heights’ 58–56 win over Westfield. Colts–Cowboys preview — The Colts return to Lucas Oil Stadium for the first home game since Chris Ballard’s firing and the Quentin Nelson and DeForest Buckner trades. Greg looks at the Jonathan Taylor trade speculation ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, Shane Steichen’s plans for Taylor, and the challenge of slowing down Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. Coming up on the network, look for the High School Football Sectional Championship Recap & Reaction, a Purdue Report with Jake Dunn, and Colts reaction with Will and Dave Retherford. Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you catch each show when it drops. Only on the Central Indiana Sports Report!

Nineteen Central Indiana teams are sectional Football champions. Greg Mengelt runs through the Friday night finals and what’s next in the regionals, from Lapel’s third straight sectional title and big wins for Oak Hill and Hamilton Heights to Clinton Prairie’s first sectional championship. Cathedral earns its 800th win by knocking off defending champion New Palestine, and Muncie Central ends a 20-year sectional title drought. At Mackey Arena, Valparaiso stuns Purdue 83–80 in double overtime. Rakim Chaney forces the second overtime with a three off his own missed free throw, and Justus McNair hits the winner at the buzzer. Greg also covers Indiana State’s 15-point comeback at Ball State, Greenfield-Central alum Braylon Mullins’ 23 points in UConn’s win over Michigan, and IU Women’s Basketball opening with a 36-point first quarter against Southern Illinois. Then it’s the Noblesville Boom opener, the Pacers and Nuggets in Mexico City, and a Saturday College Football slate led by No. 1 Miami at No. 11 Notre Dame. Greg runs through the playoff matchups and the Indiana small-college schedule before looking ahead to Colts–Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium. Bonus Time features Matt Painter’s postgame press conference on Purdue’s loss to Valpo, including what he saw in Daniel Jacobsen’s 28-point, 10-rebound night and where the Boilermakers need more consistency. Subscribe for the Sectional Championship Recap & Reaction Show with Matt Schultz-Finkler. Basketball Recap & Reaction shows begin the week before Thanksgiving and will run Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, with Girls Basketball coverage throughout the season. Only on the Central Indiana Sports Report!

Can the Colts respond after an embarrassing loss in Jacksonville? Greg Mengelt joins Will & Dave Retherford to preview Indianapolis’ home matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, examine the growing frustration surrounding the franchise and discuss what needs to change after a 42–7 defeat. The conversation starts with accountability. The guys question the Colts’ effort against the Jaguars, Shane Steichen’s ability to get his team ready and the continued struggles of Lou Anarumo’s defense. With Quentin Nelson and DeForest Buckner gone, can Indianapolis maintain its competitive edge while evaluating players for the future? Daniel Jones and the direction of the offense take center stage in a candid, sometimes heated discussion. Will explains his frustration with Jones’ pocket presence, decision-making and inability to consistently attack downfield. Then it’s on to Dallas. Can Indianapolis take advantage of the Cowboys’ defensive struggles? Can the Colts’ pass defense hold up against Dak Prescott and a dangerous Dallas offense? Greg, Will and Dave weigh the possibility of a better effort at home and give their predictions: In Bonus Time ... Jonathan Taylor addresses the trade speculation surrounding his future in Indianapolis. Taylor explains why the rumors have become background noise, how he tries to keep outside distractions from affecting his preparation and why his immediate priority is helping the Colts deliver a better performance against Dallas. Taylor also discusses his frustration with the Jacksonville loss, the uncertainty facing his family and why contributing to a win means more than individual statistics. Whether he’s carrying the ball, picking up a blitz or drawing defenders away from a teammate, Taylor says his focus remains on finding ways to impact the game. With the trade deadline approaching, he acknowledges that everyone wants clarity—but insists the Colts owe their home fans a performance they can be proud of. Subscribe to The Colts Report on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts for previews, reactions and candid Colts conversation with Will & Dave Retherford. Only on the Central Indiana Sports Report!

Nine games into a season that began with big expectations, the Indiana Pacers are 3–6—and injuries have become the story again. But a gritty victory at Memphis and encouraging performances from some unexpected contributors offer reasons to believe. Greg Mengelt and Mike Rich discuss the frustration of waiting to see this roster at full strength, the importance of getting Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell back, and why even a deep team can struggle when injuries hit several rotation players at once. Can the Pacers stay close enough to make their move when healthier days arrive? One clear bright spot is Quenton Jackson. Greg and Mike explain why his defense, energy and growing offensive contributions have earned him a place in the rotation—even after the injured guards return. What began as a question about backcourt depth may be finding an answer from within the organization. Braden Smith is making an impression, too. The former Purdue standout has shown he can run an NBA offense, but his disruptive defense is giving Greg and Mike even more encouragement. They discuss his confidence, his similarities to McConnell, and how regular minutes with the Noblesville Boom could support his development while keeping him ready when Indiana needs him. Also discussed: Jay Huff’s contributions while Ivica Zubac works his way back, Huff’s fit in the locker room, and how the Pacers’ development system is helping them remain competitive through another wave of injuries. Then comes the schedule—and it gets rough. After Denver in Mexico City, Dallas and Washington, Indiana faces a November stretch featuring the Knicks, 76ers, Rockets, Cavaliers and Thunder. Greg and Mike examine the urgency of the next three games, the danger of digging too deep a hole in the Eastern Conference, and what staying afloat through the end of December could mean before the schedule eases in January. The start has been disappointing. The fight is still there. Now the Pacers have to turn that resilience into enough wins to keep their ambitions within reach. Subscribe to The Pacers Report with Greg Mengelt & Mike Rich on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Every Week. After Games. All Season. Only on the Central Indiana Sports Report!

**Hoosiers Cruise! Grant Shouse Joins Greg | Sectional Championship Friday | November 6, 2026** Indiana is 2–0, sectional championships are on the line, and a busy Basketball weekend is getting started across Central Indiana! **Grant Shouse joins Greg Mengelt to break down IU’s 92–69 victory over Bellarmine**, highlighted by Darren Harris’ career-high 23 points and five 3-pointers. Grant covers the Hoosiers’ performance and what comes next as Indiana prepares to face Syracuse at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Also on today’s **10-Minute Daily Report**: 🏈 **Colts–Cowboys and Jonathan Taylor’s future:** Indianapolis hosts Dallas Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Greg runs through the kickoff time, television coverage, team records, betting line and ESPN Analytics’ outlook, plus Taylor’s latest comments as trade speculation continues ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. 🏀 **Thursday’s Girls Basketball results:** Elwood opens with an 83–73 victory at Eastern and returns home Friday against Taylor. Frankton defeats Tri-Central, Lapel rolls past University, and Pendleton Heights opens decisively against Hamilton Heights. We also cover Yorktown–Anderson, Muncie Central–Delta, Kokomo’s overtime victory over Zionsville, Carmel–Lawrence Central, Center Grove’s one-point win over Franklin Central, Brownsburg–Lawrence North and Eastern Hancock–Heritage Christian—with rankings and updated records throughout. **Friday’s local Basketball broadcast:** Northfield visits Mississinewa, with Grant Shouse and Kevin Helfrich calling the action on the **Action Sports Network**. 🏈 **Sectional championship night:** Our Football rundown moves from Class 6A through Class A, featuring: - **Central Indiana Game of the Week:** No. 2 New Palestine at No. 1 Cathedral. - **Local Game of the Week:** Hamilton Heights at West Lafayette. - Oak Hill at Lewis Cass. - Unbeaten Hagerstown at Lapel. - A showdown of unbeaten teams: Lutheran at Eastern Hancock. - Central Catholic at Clinton Prairie, where the Gophers pursue their first sectional championship. We also preview the championship matchups involving Carmel, Brownsburg, Lawrence North, Warren Central, Center Grove, Lafayette Jeff, Muncie Central, Chatard, Roncalli, Tri-West and Eastside. 🏀 **College Basketball roundup:** Notre Dame beats Mercyhurst 83–56 behind Ethan Roberts’ 18 points. Purdue’s women improve to 2–0 with Hannah Wickstrom leading the way against Eastern Michigan, while Butler’s women overwhelm Lipscomb behind a dominant second half and Tamar Singer’s 13-point, 13-assist performance. **Friday’s Men’s Basketball previews:** Purdue welcomes Valparaiso to Mackey Arena at **6:30 p.m. on BTN**, and Indiana State visits Ball State at **7 p.m. on ESPN+**. We cover each team’s opener and the opportunity to get an early-season win. 🏀 **Pacers and Boom:** Indiana faces Denver in Mexico City **Saturday at 5 p.m. on NBA TV and DAZN**. Meanwhile, Noblesville opens its season Friday at Windy City. Get acquainted with Boom players to watch, including Keion Brooks Jr., Cameron Hildreth, RJ Felton, Rienk Mast and Keba Keita. **More from CISR:** The Colts Report with Will and Dave Retherford and our Sectional Championship Preview & Prediction Show are out now. Watch for the Colts–Cowboys Preview, The Pacers Report with Greg and Mike Rich, a Triple Purdue Report with Jake Dunn, and a Double IU Report with Grant Shouse and Mike Hutsell. Subscribe wherever you listen, and subscribe on YouTube with notifications turned on so you don’t miss our latest coverage. **Only on the Central Indiana Sports Report.**

Could Jonathan Taylor be the next cornerstone to leave Indianapolis? Greg Mengelt joins Will and Dave Retherford for a detailed debate about Taylor’s future, Josh Downs’ trade value and the decisions that will shape the Colts’ rebuild. With Indianapolis exploring its options, the biggest question is whether trading Taylor makes sense—and what the Colts should demand in return. Will and Dave argue that an elite running back still in his prime should command a substantial package, potentially including a first-round draft pick. They also consider whether Taylor could remain productive long enough to help lead the Colts back into contention. Greg makes the case for a more aggressive reset: clear salary, collect assets and build toward a roster capable of competing in 2028. Taylor remains one of the franchise’s most talented and popular players, but does keeping him fit that timeline? And could waiting until the offseason reduce his value as he runs behind a changing offensive line? The discussion also covers possible destinations, including Denver, and how Taylor’s patience, explosiveness and running style could translate to another contender. The group weighs the importance of recovering draft capital after the Sauce Gardner deal against the danger of accepting too little for a proven star. Then there’s the quarterback question. Should Indianapolis seek a young developmental quarterback as part of a trade package? Greg raises the possibility, while Will and Dave debate whether a realistic target exists and whether the draft offers a better path. Daniel Jones’ struggles—and the organization’s apparent reluctance to turn to Anthony Richardson or Riley Leonard—add urgency to the search for a long-term answer. Josh Downs’ future gets an extended examination, too. What would another team surrender for him? How much has his overlapping role with Keenan Allen affected his production? And with the hosts questioning whether Indianapolis will re-sign him, would a change of scenery benefit both Downs and the Colts? It’s a candid conversation about player value, salary-cap priorities, the trade market and how far Indianapolis should go in starting over. The Colts Report with Will & Dave Retherford. Only on the Central Indiana Sports Report.

Twenty games. Twenty sectional trophies. Who’s moving on—and who’s going home? Greg Mengelt is joined by Michelle Garmon of the Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader and Grant Shouse of the Action Sports Network to preview and predict all 20 sectional championships in Central Indiana on this special edition of The High School Football Report. From Class 6A through Class A, we break down the favorites, upset possibilities, regular-season rematches and potential state championship contenders. We compare the Sagarin predictions with what we’ve seen on the field—and there’s plenty of disagreement about which games will be close. Our Central Indiana Game of the Week features New Palestine against Cathedral at Tech. Can Kyle Ralph’s Dragons solve the Irish defense? We discuss the difficult schedules that prepared both teams for this showdown, New Palestine’s chances of putting everything together and why Cathedral’s defense could decide one of the biggest games of sectional championship night. Our Local Game of the Week sends Hamilton Heights to West Lafayette for a Hoosier Conference rematch. The Huskies won the regular-season meeting 38–0, but the Sagarin projection points to a much tighter championship game. Has Hamilton Heights improved enough to take control again, or can the Red Devils turn the rematch into a different story? In Class 6A, can Hamilton Southeastern challenge Carmel after the Greyhounds’ win over Westfield? Does Ben Davis have a chance against Brownsburg? We debate whether North Central and Franklin Central can make their matchups with Lawrence North and Warren Central more competitive than expected, and discuss Center Grove’s chances of making a deeper postseason run. The upset picks get interesting in the other classes. Can Huntington North knock off Lafayette Jeff? Will Muncie Central follow its win over Yorktown by ending Logansport’s unbeaten season? Can Danville get past Chatard? And does Oak Hill have an answer for a Lewis Cass team coming off an impressive semifinal victory over Tipton? We also break down a battle of unbeatens between Lutheran and Eastern Hancock, discuss whether Hagerstown can challenge Lapel and look ahead at the Bulldogs’ potential path through the Class 2A tournament. Plus, we examine Plainfield’s championship potential, Tri-West’s rematch with Western Boone, Roncalli, Indian Creek, Eastside, South Putnam and Central Catholic’s trip to Clinton Prairie. Along the way: conference strength, postseason momentum, bold predictions and another round of “Six Degrees of Tipton.” ALL 20 SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHUPS Class 6A • Hamilton Southeastern at Carmel • Ben Davis at Brownsburg • Lawrence North at North Central • Franklin Central at Warren Central • Columbus North at Center Grove Class 5A • Lafayette Jeff at Huntington North • New Palestine at Cathedral — Central Indiana Game of the Week, played at Tech • Plainfield at Terre Haute South Class 4A • Logansport at Muncie Central • Danville at Chatard • Mooresville at Roncalli Class 3A • Hamilton Heights at West Lafayette — Local Game of the Week • Western Boone at Tri-West • Indian Creek at Sullivan Class 2A • Eastside at Rochester • Oak Hill at Lewis Cass • Hagerstown at Lapel • Lutheran at Eastern Hancock • Monrovia at South Putnam Class A • Central Catholic at Clinton Prairie Who’s bringing home a sectional trophy? Let us know your picks—and which of ours you think we’ll regret. Subscribe on YouTube or follow the podcast, share the show with another Indiana High School Football fan and keep following our postseason coverage as the road to a state championship continues. Only on the Central Indiana Sports Report!

Strong Finish! The short-handed Pacers snap their 5-game losing streak with a 107–103 win at Memphis, capped by Aaron Nesmith’s clutch corner 3. Greg Mengelt catches you up on Thursday’s 10-Minute Report for November 5: • Indiana lands at No. 4 in the first College Football Playoff rankings. • Butler ties a school record with 20 3-pointers in a 99–65 win over Fairleigh Dickinson. • Jonathan Taylor’s future and the latest Colts–Cowboys news. • Ball State’s overtime heartbreaker at UMass. • IU men’s soccer claims another Big Ten championship. • Wednesday’s Girls Basketball scores and a look ahead to a busy Thursday on the basketball courts of Central Indiana. • IU–Bellarmine and Notre Dame–Mercyhurst previews, plus Purdue and Butler Women’s Basketball. In Bonus Time, Michelle Garmon talks IU Women’s Basketball! Also on the network: Michelle Garmon and Grant Shouse preview all 20 Central Indiana sectional championship games Thursday evening. Our IU and Purdue Reports are already out, covering Football and Basketball on both. Look for The Colts Report Thursday and the Colts–Cowboys Preview Friday. Subscribe for the 10-Minute Report—almost every day—and all our specialty shows. Only on the Central Indiana Sports Report.

Strong Finish! The short-handed Pacers snap their 5-game losing streak with a 107–103 win at Memphis, capped by Aaron Nesmith’s clutch corner 3. Greg Mengelt catches you up on Thursday’s 10-Minute Report for November 5: • Indiana lands at No. 4 in the first College Football Playoff rankings. • Butler ties a school record with 20 3-pointers in a 99–65 win over Fairleigh Dickinson. • Jonathan Taylor’s future and the latest Colts–Cowboys news. • Ball State’s overtime heartbreaker at UMass. • IU men’s soccer claims another Big Ten championship. • Wednesday’s Girls Basketball scores and a look ahead to a busy Thursday on the basketball courts of Central Indiana. • IU–Bellarmine and Notre Dame–Mercyhurst previews, plus Purdue and Butler Women’s Basketball. In Bonus Time, Michelle Garmon talks IU Women’s Basketball! Also on the network: Michelle Garmon and Grant Shouse preview all 20 Central Indiana sectional championship games Thursday evening. Our IU and Purdue Reports are already out, covering Football and Basketball on both. Look for The Colts Report Thursday and the Colts–Cowboys Preview Friday. Subscribe for the 10-Minute Report—almost every day—and all our specialty shows. Only on the Central Indiana Sports Report.

Indiana is No. 4 in the College Football Playoff committee’s first rankings, and the Hoosiers opened basketball season with a 91–57 win. Grant Shouse and Mike Hutsell break down both developments on The IU Report. The first playoff ranking puts Indiana in position to earn a top-four seed if it keeps winning. Grant and Mike discuss what the committee’s placement means for the Hoosiers, the gap between Indiana and Ohio State, and the debate over SEC influence in the rankings. They also take a closer look at Alabama at No. 5, undefeated Utah at No. 3, Kentucky and UCLA’s playoff positions, Notre Dame sitting at No. 11, and Ohio State outside the projected field. With Indiana on a bye, the guys look ahead to a consequential weekend of college football, including Notre Dame–Miami, Kentucky–Tennessee, UCLA–Minnesota, Utah’s rivalry game, and Ohio State–Oregon. They consider which results could shake up the playoff picture—and why Hoosier fans can enjoy the weekend without worrying about their team’s ranking. Plus, Grant and Mike react to Indiana’s 91–57 basketball season-opening victory. Subscribe for more coverage from The IU Report with Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell, only on the Central Indiana Sports Report.

A double edition edition turns into a triple edition of The Purdue Report with Jake Dunn on the fly, bringing together basketball, Braden Smith’s big night with the Pacers, and a critical week for Purdue Football. Greg Mengelt and Jake Dunn begin with Purdue’s 78–72 loss to Gonzaga. After a rough exhibition against UConn, the Boilermakers looked more organized and competitive. Greg and Jake discuss Daniel Jacobson’s progress, CJ Cox’s scoring potential, the bench’s contributions, rebounding and improved offensive execution. They also break down what still needs work: shot selection, foul trouble and Purdue’s 3-point shooting. Then they turn to Braden Smith, who started for an injury-depleted Pacers team and delivered a double-double with 19 points and 10 assists in nearly 40 minutes. They discuss what his performance showed about his offensive ability, the questions he still faces defensively, and Quentin Jackson’s emergence. The episode also looks around the Big Ten, with early thoughts on Illinois, Michigan State, UCLA, USC and Minnesota. Finally, Greg and Jake preview Purdue Football’s homecoming matchup with Maryland. They discuss the urgency of the game, the Boilermakers’ defensive struggles, explosive plays, the debate over scheme and personnel, Purdue’s ground game and the series history with the Terrapins. Listen for all three conversations on The Purdue Report with Jake Dunn, only on the Central Indiana Sports Report.

Basketball season is officially underway, and the first night brought plenty of stories from across Indiana. Butler opened with a 96–60 win over Lafayette, led by Asim Djulovic’s 19 points. IU Indy celebrated the opening of its new arena with a 113–76 win over Miami University–Middletown; Peyton Heiss scored 20. Indiana State fell to Charlotte despite 29 points from Karmani Gregory, while Ball State lost at Georgia Southern and Javion Guy-King led the Cardinals with 12. We’ll also get to Evansville’s comeback win over IU Kokomo, Valparaiso’s victory over Western Illinois, and the other Indiana teams that opened their seasons. Then we look at Braden Smith’s standout performance and the Pacers’ fifth straight loss. Subscribe to the Central Indiana Sports Report for basketball coverage throughout the season.