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Indiana football turns the page from Ohio State and heads to Michigan for another major Big Ten road test. Galen Clavio, Andrew Garrison and Brooks White break down what the Hoosiers need to fix offensively — and why this matchup may be more favorable than the reputation of the Wolverines suggests. The biggest issue is Indiana’s running game. Nebraska and Ohio State both committed extra bodies to stopping Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr., and Michigan has been one of the Big Ten’s better run defenses. With Khobie Martin potentially returning, can IU find new ways to stay ahead of the chains and avoid obvious passing situations? The group also digs into Josh Hoover’s recent accuracy issues, his chemistry with Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh, and whether Indiana needs to change some of its passing concepts after two uneven offensive performances. On the other side, Michigan may turn to freshman quarterback Tommy Carr, creating an opportunity for Indiana’s defensive front to dictate the game. The Wolverines have frequently started slowly and relied on defense and field position — making a fast Indiana start especially important. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast and Indiana Hoosiers football coverage.

Indiana football turns the page from Ohio State and heads to Michigan, while Indiana basketball continues to generate optimism after an impressive exhibition performance against North Carolina. Galen Clavio opens with Indiana men’s soccer, which looks to rebound from its first loss of the season while staying firmly in the Big Ten championship race. He also checks in on IU volleyball after a strong Pacific Northwest trip that included a road sweep of Washington. Then it’s basketball. Indiana’s 76-58 exhibition win over North Carolina offered another encouraging look at Darian DeVries’ rebuilt roster. Galen discusses the breakout performance from Bryce Lindsay, Indiana’s improved outside shooting and rebounding, the frontcourt combination of Samet Yigitoglu, Aiden Sherrell and Sam Alexis, and why the Hoosiers may outperform their preseason projections. Finally, the focus shifts to Indiana at Michigan. IU’s defense is playing at a high level, but the offense must solve its recent rushing problems, improve early-down efficiency and protect the football in Ann Arbor. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more Bison Briefing and CrimsonCast coverage.

Indiana’s 19-15 loss to Ohio State still stings, but a second look at the game shows a Hoosiers team that absolutely belonged on the field with one of the best teams in the country. Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield go deeper on what the loss actually revealed about Indiana — and what needs to change next. The biggest concern remains the offense. Indiana’s running game has been largely neutralized by Nebraska and Ohio State, forcing more pressure onto Josh Hoover and the passing attack. Galen and Scott examine the offensive line, second-down problems, whether IU needs more misdirection and outside runs, and why the issues may be less alarming once the quality of the opposing defenses is considered. They also revisit an outstanding Indiana defensive performance against Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith, break down the game drive by drive, and tackle a growing problem on special teams, where IU has fallen dramatically from its level of the previous two seasons. Finally, the focus turns to the College Football Playoff picture and a critical road trip to Michigan. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast and Indiana football coverage.

Indiana football suffered its first loss since December 2024, falling just short against Ohio State in a game the Hoosiers had multiple opportunities to win. Galen Clavio goes back through the film and breaks down where Indiana lost a game decided almost entirely on the margins. The defense largely did its job. Indiana limited Jeremiah Smith, pressured Julian Sayin, produced critical stops and kept Ohio State from consistently creating explosive plays. Mario Landino delivered one of the biggest defensive moments of the game, while the secondary continued to show significant progress. The bigger concerns came offensively. Josh Hoover threw for nearly 300 yards but missed several opportunities, while Indiana’s rushing attack again failed to provide enough support. Galen examines the offensive line, why second down became such a problem, missed scoring opportunities, special-teams mistakes and the final fourth-down sequence. The loss doesn’t eliminate Indiana from its larger goals, but it makes the response critical. Next comes a trip to Michigan, where the Hoosiers haven’t won in decades — and where the same offensive problems could become costly again. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast and Indiana football coverage.

It’s No. 4 Ohio State vs. No. 5 Indiana in Bloomington, and the stakes couldn’t be much higher. 🏈 The Hoosiers are getting 3.5 points at home, the Buckeyes are coming to town, and the CrimsonCASH crew is trying to figure out whether IU can pull off another statement win. Is Indiana being disrespected again, or is Ohio State just that good? James and Scott are back to break down the biggest game of the week, run through the Big Ten betting board, and attempt to recover from a brutal 2-8 week of picks. Hey, at least we’re still up on the season! 🔥 On this week’s CrimsonCASH: 🏈 Indiana vs. Ohio State: Can IU’s defense contain Jeremiah Smith? Can the Hoosiers protect Josh Hoover, establish the run, and finish drives? We’re breaking down the matchup and why Indiana +3.5 might be the play. 📊 The Rankings Debate: If Indiana beats Ohio State, how high should the Hoosiers climb? And if IU loses, just how far will the voters drop them? 💰 Big Ten Betting Picks: Rutgers vs. MarylandPenn State vs. MichiganWisconsin vs. UCLANebraska vs. OregonNorthwestern vs. Michigan StateWashington vs. PurdueOhio State vs. Indiana🔥 Hoosier Hot Streak: We’re resetting the streak and riding with Indiana +3.5 against the Buckeyes. 🎰 Stupid Parlay of the Week: Nebraska pulling off an upset in Oregon? Northwestern rolling? We’ve got two parlays, some questionable decisions, and a little help from the sportsbook profit boosts. 🍕 Slice of the Pie: We’re putting Notre Dame vs. BYU up for this week’s vote. Who’s covering? Make your pick and help somebody win some pizza! 🏀 Bonus NBA Betting Talk: Are the Indiana Pacers being seriously undervalued? We’re talking Pacers win total futures and why the over on 44.5 wins has our attention. Now we want to hear from you! Does Indiana beat Ohio State in Bloomington? Are you taking the Hoosiers +3.5, or are the Buckeyes covering? Drop your picks in the comments, and don’t forget to vote in this week’s Slice of the Pie! 👍 Like the video, subscribe to the Back Home Network, and join us every week for more college football picks, betting talk, and CrimsonCASH. CrimsonCASH is proudly part of the Back Home Network. 👕 Presented by Homefield ApparelUse promo code HOME for 15% off your first purchase. 🏨 Posh HotelUse promo code POSHXCC for a special guest gift at check-in. #IndianaFootball #IUFootball #OhioState #CollegeFootball #BigTen #SportsBetting #CrimsonCASH #BackHomeNetwork

Indiana football is ready for the biggest game ever played at Memorial Stadium, and this final CrimsonCast preview breaks down exactly where the Hoosiers can challenge Ohio State. Galen Clavio starts with the larger statistical picture: Indiana’s explosive-play profile, sack and tackle-for-loss production, fourth-down defense and how closely the 2026 Hoosiers still resemble last season’s national championship team. Then the focus turns to the Buckeyes. The central defensive question is how Indiana handles Jeremiah Smith without allowing Ohio State’s other weapons to take over. That starts with pressuring Julian Sayin, contesting catches and forcing the Buckeyes to prove their depleted running back room can consistently move the ball. On offense, Indiana has its own advantages. Josh Hoover, Nick Marsh, Charlie Becker, Turbo Richard, Lee Beebe Jr. and the emergence of Trevor Gibbs give IU a more varied group of weapons than Ohio State has seen from most opponents this season. Galen also examines Indiana’s disastrous rushing numbers at Nebraska, why they may not carry over to this matchup, the latest injury picture and his final prediction. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football and the Big Ten.

Indiana football is less than 48 hours from a top-five showdown with Ohio State, and Galen Clavio is joined by Brooks White and Andrew Garrison of the Hoosier Network for a final deep dive into the matchup. The biggest challenge is obvious: Jeremiah Smith. The group examines how Bryant Haines might approach Ohio State’s superstar receiver, why Indiana’s defensive front could be the key to disrupting Julian Sayin, and how red-zone defense may matter more than completely shutting Smith down. But Ohio State has problems of its own. Josh Hoover, Nick Marsh and Charlie Becker give Indiana a dangerous downfield passing attack, while Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. will try to get the running game back on track after Nebraska committed heavily to stopping it. They also discuss the massive student buzz surrounding the game, why Indiana may match up better with Ohio State than the national conversation suggests, and whether Hoover will need to take more chances against an elite Buckeye defense. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast and Indiana Hoosiers football coverage.

It’s Indiana-Ohio State week, and Galen Clavio and Kamady Rudd take a more conversational look at what may be the biggest football game ever played at Memorial Stadium. First, they revisit Indiana’s dramatic comeback at Nebraska — from the stress of watching the game back in Bloomington to the extraordinary atmosphere Galen experienced in Lincoln. The win showed something new about Curt Cignetti’s Hoosiers: when Indiana finally faced a game it appeared destined to lose, it found a way to win anyway. Then the focus turns to Ohio State. Galen and Kamady discuss the Buckeyes’ history of taking over Memorial Stadium, Ohio State’s distinctive football culture, and how dramatically Indiana’s place in the sport has changed. IU is no longer simply trying to challenge the traditional powers — as the defending Big Ten and national champion, Indiana now gets everyone’s best shot. They also explore what rivalries mean in the transfer-portal era and why games against programs like Ohio State can still resonate immediately with players who are new to Bloomington. Plus: another CrimsonCast Dog of the Week. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage throughout Indiana-Ohio State week.

Indiana football hosts Ohio State in the first top-five matchup ever played at Memorial Stadium, and Galen Clavio and Rhett Lewis break down the biggest strategic questions facing the Hoosiers. The matchup starts with Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin against an Indiana defense that looks very different from last season’s championship group. Galen and Rhett examine how A.J. Harris and the IU secondary might handle Smith, why getting pressure with four rushers could change the entire game, and the importance of keeping Ohio State’s rushing attack from becoming a second major problem. Offensively, Indiana needs to rediscover the explosive running game that powered wins over Northwestern and Rutgers. Turbo Richard, Lee Beebe Jr., Josh Hoover, Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh give the Hoosiers multiple answers — and the emergence of tight end Trevor Gibbs adds another wrinkle Ohio State now has to prepare for. Plus: why Nebraska may have strengthened this Indiana team, the importance of field position and special teams, and the mentality Rhett expects from Curt Cignetti’s unbeaten Hoosiers entering their biggest home game yet. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast and Big Red Carpet coverage throughout Indiana-Ohio State week.

It’s Indiana-Ohio State week, but there’s plenty happening across IU Athletics before the Hoosiers kick off one of the biggest football games of the season. Galen Clavio starts with Indiana men’s soccer, which remains unbeaten in Big Ten play and in strong position for the conference title race. He also checks in on field hockey, women’s soccer and Indiana volleyball, which slipped after losses to Nebraska and USC but still has a strong NCAA Tournament résumé with road opportunities ahead at Oregon and Washington. On the basketball side, Galen revisits IU’s 96-68 exhibition win over Butler, the rebounding improvement, Markus Burton, Samet Yigitoglu, Darren Harris and the looming exhibition against North Carolina. He also discusses the ongoing NCAA eligibility mess and why court rulings involving players such as Stephen Daley, Kellen Wyatt, Avery Tatum and Sam Alexis remain so difficult to untangle. Then it’s football: Indiana is unbeaten, Ohio State has already lost once, yet much of the national conversation still assumes the Buckeyes are clearly superior. Galen explains why that perceived disrespect may be exactly what Curt Cignetti wants entering Saturday. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more Bison Briefing, CrimsonCast and Indiana Hoosiers coverage.

Indiana basketball has played its first exhibition of the 2026-27 season, and Andrew Garrison joins Galen Clavio to break down what stood out from IU’s win over Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The biggest takeaway was exactly what Darian DeVries wanted to see: rebounding. After struggling badly on the glass last season, Indiana’s rebuilt frontcourt showed much more size and physicality, with Samet Yigitoglu creating problems inside and the Hoosiers controlling the boards. The freshman class also provided plenty to discuss. Trevor Manhertz may have been the biggest surprise, showing shooting touch, rebounding ability and the versatility to earn meaningful minutes. Andrew also evaluates Prince-Alexander Moody, Vaughn Karvala and the role each freshman could eventually play. There’s also a closer look at Markus Burton, Indiana’s perimeter defense, some early concerns surrounding Darren Harris, and what IU still needs to learn before its next exhibition against North Carolina. Plus, Galen and Andrew briefly discuss Curt Cignetti’s unusually revealing comments ahead of Indiana football’s showdown with Ohio State. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana basketball and football.

Indiana football escaped Lincoln with a 20-17 win over Nebraska, but the game also exposed several issues the Hoosiers will need to address before a massive top-five matchup with Ohio State. Galen Clavio revisits the Nebraska game with a closer look at what changed after reviewing the film and advanced numbers. The environment in Lincoln mattered: crowd noise disrupted Indiana’s communication, strong winds affected the passing game, and Nebraska committed heavily to taking away Turbo Richard, Lee Beebe Jr. and IU’s rushing attack. Galen explains why the run-game struggles were more complicated than simply poor blocking, what Josh Hoover needs to do in Indiana’s RPO game, and how those lessons could carry directly into Ohio State. There’s also a deep dive into snap counts and personnel, including increased roles for Jacob Savage, Blake Smith, A.J. Harris and Trevor Gibbs, plus the latest on Indiana’s secondary and defensive front. Finally, Galen compares Hoover’s first six games with Kurtis Rourke and Fernando Mendoza — and the numbers may surprise some IU fans. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage throughout Indiana-Ohio State week.

Indiana football is 6-0 after a dramatic 20-17 comeback win at Nebraska, and Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield break down how the Hoosiers survived their toughest test of the season. Nebraska controlled the ball for nearly 40 minutes, shut down Indiana’s running game and built a 17-6 fourth-quarter lead. Then everything changed. Josh Hoover hit Nick Marsh for a 75-yard touchdown, Indiana’s defense continued its second-half adjustment, and Marsh struck again for the game-winning score. Galen and Scott examine why Curt Cignetti, Bryant Haines and Mike Shanahan deserve so much credit for the in-game adjustments, how Indiana changed its approach to Anthony Colandrea, and why the Hoosiers’ ability to avoid turnovers and limit mistakes continues to separate them in close games. They also dig into IU’s offensive-line issues, field-position problems, A.J. Harris’ return, the defensive front and the unanswered questions that remain before Ohio State comes to Bloomington for a top-five matchup. Plus: Recite the Drives, Galen’s first-hand experience inside Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium, and a guest review of the road trip from his daughter. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast and Indiana Hoosiers football coverage.

Indiana is undefeated, Nebraska is undefeated, and the Hoosiers are laying 7.5 in Lincoln. It’s officially getting serious. On this week’s CrimsonCASH, Scott and James break down Indiana-Nebraska, explain why they like IU to handle business on the road, and build an all-Hoosiers Hot Streak featuring Charlie Becker, an alternate IU spread, and the Indiana team total. Then it’s around the Big Ten for picks, questionable parlays, and another attempt to keep Keegan fed with Slice of the Pie.  Episode highlights: Indiana at Nebraska: Can IU cover 7.5 in Lincoln?James predicts a 30-17 Hoosiers winCharlie Becker anytime TD + the all-IU Hot StreakIowa-Washington and a potential low-scoring battleUCLA getting 11.5 at OregonUSC-Penn State and why both guys like the TrojansMinnesota laying less than a field goal at PurdueOhio State-Maryland ahead of IU-Ohio State weekThe Stupid Parlay of the Week returnsWhy “Gambling with Grok” is officially overGeorgia-Bama gets the Slice of the Pie treatmentIU-Nebraska anytime TD options The Hoosiers have a massive opportunity before Ohio State comes to Bloomington. Does IU cover in Lincoln? Drop your score prediction and best bet in the comments. Subscribe to the Back Home Network and follow CrimsonCASH for more Indiana football, Big Ten picks, betting talk, and just enough stupid parlays to keep things interesting.

Indiana football is in Lincoln for a major road test against Nebraska, and Galen Clavio is joined by Kamady Rudd for a lighter CrimsonCast look at what it feels like to be the defending national champions — and how much the culture around IU football has changed. Galen shares impressions from Indiana’s trip to Rutgers and the very different atmosphere surrounding Nebraska football. The conversation turns to the pressure that comes with being the team everyone wants to beat, why Northwestern’s close game with IU may look different in hindsight, and how the transfer portal and NIL era have made early-season judgments harder than ever. They also talk about Nebraska volleyball, the significance of Tyrese Haliburton showing up at an IU volleyball match, and Indiana Athletics becoming increasingly connected to broader pop culture and campus life. Plus: SEC-style tailgate fashion, sorority social media, a callback to Purdue’s infamous comments about Indiana — and another CrimsonCast Dog of the Week. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast and Indiana Hoosiers coverage.