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Opening & Chandler Whitmer Departure (0:00–6:30) Breaking news: Chandler Whitmer accepted the QB coach job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (reported by Pete Thamel & Tom Pelissero). Initial reactions: Not shocking; produced a Heisman winner (Fernando Mendoza) in his first full year as QB coach. Previously passing game coordinator / assistant QB coach in NFL; rose fast. “Players develop players” philosophy emphasized — coaches & programs help, but players drive development. Welcomed & deserved move; part of success cycle — winning programs lose assistants to NFL. Signetti will replace him quickly and well (third major staff replacement nailed). Confidence in Signetti: “As long as Signetti’s there, I’m not going to worry about the quarterbacks.” Josh Hoover reportedly comfortable; excited to work with new voice. Hindsight: Felt like a one-year hire; track record (Lawrence, Fields, Herbert, Penix) screamed NFL jump. Sideline frustration moments between Signetti & Whitmer seen as normal high-level coach–coach interaction, not rift. Tino Sinceri Returns (Live breaking news ~25:46) Huge mid-show update: Tino Sinceri hired as new QB coach (reported during the episode). Immediate excitement — “Sniper mentality, baby, we are so back.” Perfect fit: Knows system, recruited many current players, produced Conference POY at JMU, elevated Curtis Rourke to near-Heisman level. No ill will from prior departure (took UCLA OC job — understandable Power-4 promotion). Elite recruiter + scheme familiarity = home-run hire. “One phone call and they were back. Boom.” Indiana Basketball – UCLA 2OT Win (15:39–25:14) Emotional recap (Brad grew up UCLA fan). Praise for Nick Dorn (26 pts), Lamar Wilkerson (quiet 20), Dere’s squad. Critical of late-game defense: Up 10 with 90 seconds → forced OT after letting Trent Perry hit huge 3 (should’ve fouled). Still called huge Quad-1 road win; sets up potential sweep vs USC. Takeaway: Nick Dorn emerging as major building block for 2025–26. Prediction: Sweet 16 in 2027. Smoke / Quick Hits (25:14–end of smoke segment) Kalon Black – Senior Bowl riser; likely Day 3 draft pick. Fernando Mendoza – Joins short list of Heisman winners who also won natty (Derrick Henry, Joe Burrow, DeVonta Smith). Junior Day commit Jeremiah Jones (Mich City, originally 0-star → now 3-star OT); staff evaluation > recruiting sites. Recruiting philosophy rant: Stars matter far less than tape, intangibles, fit, edge, work ethic. Portal + veterans > chasing freshman rankings. Fernando awards – Won Manning Award; “addicted to success” quote. Raiders vibes strong (hired Kliff Kingsbury → Kubiak pairing looks promising). College Sports Commission LSU NIL probe → quickly declared “giant misunderstanding” / no wrongdoing → widely seen as toothless. Bison Drop social contest (confetti theme); auctioning actual “Our Guys” win sign from games. Transfer Portal Class Deep Dive (“Who’s In” segment)Tier 1 / Crown Jewels Josh Hoover (QB, TCU) — Most returning production in FBS; gunslinger mentality; heavy RPO fit; 3 years starting experience. Nick Marsh (WR, Michigan State) — Crown jewel; dominant vs IU; didn’t even leave campus on Notre Dame visit. Offensive Line (Best in country?) Joe Brunner (G, Wisconsin) — Missing piece; 6'5 320; completes elite starting five. Edge / DL Rotation (Terrifying depth) Toby Osunluyi (Edge, Kansas St) — “The Freeze” dance incoming. Joshua Burnham (Edge, Notre Dame) Chidi Obiazor (Edge, Kansas St) Joe Yelli (DT, Tulsa) Mario Landino & Tyreek Tucker returning. Secondary Upgrades Preston Zachman (S, Wisconsin) — Veteran leader. Jaquan Sanks (Rover/S, Cincinnati) — Potential cornerstone. AJ Harris (CB, Penn State) — Bounce-back year with chip on shoulder. Carson Williams (CB, Montana St) — FCS champ stash. Other notables Turbo Richard (RB, Boston College) — Scatback complement to BB. Shaz Preston (WR, ex-Bama/Dane) — Versatile WR3 candidate. Brock Shaw (TE, Miami OH) — Youth movement at TE; room wide open. Billy Gowers (P, Hawaii) — 29-year-old Australian punter. Drew Clawson (LS, Iowa St) — NFL body long snapper. Patty McAteer (K, Tulane) — Long-range leg. 2026 Freshman Highlights (very brief) Trevor Gibbs (TE) — Freak athlete, ready now. Henry Olinger, Jacob Savage, Jaden Williams (LB) — Immediate special teams impact likely. Multiple 290+ lb true freshman OL + loaded front-seven class. Final Starters Projection (Brad’s two-deep ~2:05:00) Offense QB: Josh Hoover RB: Lee BB WR: Nick Marsh, Charlie Becker, Tyler Morris Flex: Shaz Preston OL: Carter Smith (LT), Drew Evans (LG), Bray Lynch (C), Joe Brunner (RG), Ajani (RT) Defense DL: Mario Landino, Tyreek Tucker, Toby Osunluyi Edge: Joshua Burnham LB: Ro Hardy, Bones Jones (green dot) CB: Jamari Sharp, AJ Harris Rover: Jaquan Sanks S: Preston Zachman, Amari Ferrell Specialists K: Patty McAteer / Nico Ratih P: Billy Gowers LS: Drew Clawson The episode ended hyped: “We want all the smoke” / “Come at us” / defending national champs rolling into 2026 loaded and terrifying. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Indiana Hoosiers Are National Champions Indiana football has done the unthinkable. In the early hours of the morning, still processing the final whistle, we go live in raw, emotional disbelief as the Indiana Hoosiers are crowned National Champions. This isn’t a clean X’s and O’s breakdown — this is a moment. A release. A realization that Indiana football has reached the absolute top of the sport. At 2:14 a.m. Eastern Time, emotions are everywhere — euphoria, shock, tears, pride — all colliding at once. The words don’t come easy, because how do you explain something that never felt possible for so long? We talk about: Fernando Mendoza, a quarterback who didn’t have his prettiest game, but showed exactly what championship toughness looks like — standing in the pocket, taking hits, and making the plays when they mattered most. The resilience of this team and how, when everything was on the line, Indiana’s quarterback delivered a national title. Kurt Signetti, whose vision, confidence, and culture shift have produced the greatest turnaround in college football history — and arguably the greatest story in sports. The promise made at his introductory press conference — changing the culture, mindset, expectations, and brand of Indiana football — and how, just two years later, that promise has resulted in a national championship. This episode is also about acknowledgment: The administration, donors, and builders of the program The former players and coaches who laid the foundation The belief that started months ago and never wavered Indiana football is no longer a punchline. It’s no longer a side conversation. The conversation starts with Indiana. An undefeated national championship team. In January 2026. Indiana Hoosiers football is the king of college football. A full breakdown with Brad is coming later, but this episode captures the immediate aftermath — the shock, the joy, and the realization that this may not be a one-year miracle, but the beginning of a new era. Celebrate it. Soak it in. Remember this moment forever. Go Hoosiers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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