Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Indiana’s gritty 78–77 overtime win over Wisconsin at Assembly Hall — a résumé-building victory that keeps IU trending... Ep 1325 - Indiana Beats Wisconsin in OT - What It Means for IU’s Tourney Path + Big Ten Seeding Math

New Pod: Indiana beat Wisconsin in OT. We talk about what happened in the game, and look at the Hoosiers' pathways to the Big Ten and NCAA Tournaments
https://youtu.be/AEMtZIATxSQ

Galen Clavio is joined by Connor Hitchcock (Homefield Apparel) for a wide-ranging conversation about Indiana’s unforgettable playoff run and what it’s felt l... Ep 1324 - Indiana’s CFP Run + The “National Champions” Jacket Story with Connor Hitchcock

NEW POD: We are joined Connor Hitchcock of @homefield.bsky.social to talk about Indiana Football's national title, the crowds of Hoosiers everywhere, and how the Championship Jacket got into Hard Rock https://youtu.be/w812oAADabk

Galen Clavio and Grace Ybarra open with a big CrimsonCast announcement — Grace is joining the show as a regular host — then dive into a two-sport update on I... Ep 1323 - Grace Ybarra Hosts + IU Hoops Trip (UCLA Win, USC Loss) & IU Football Staff Moves

NEW POD: We welcome Grace Ybarra to the CrimsonCast hosting family, and talk through IU basketball's west coast trip, Sunseri's return to the Indiana football staff, and perceptions of IU for the 2026 college football playoff https://youtu.be/e6BqNq47Mw4

Galen Clavio is joined by Taylor Lehman to put a bow on Indiana football’s national championship run — starting with what actually happened in the title game... Ep 1322 - After the Title: Why IU Won the CFP and How Indiana Reloads for 2026 with Taylor Lehman

Start the week off properly with some Indiana football talk, as Taylor Lehman (@bytaylorl.bsky.social) joins GC to recap Indiana's title game win over Miami. We also look ahead to the 2026 roster #NeverDaunted 🦬 https://youtu.be/deJz0w7Difs

Galen Clavio of CrimsonCast joins the channel to discuss Miami vs Indiana and his experience at the Peach Bowl and his plans for traveling to the national ti... Discussing The Future of Indiana, Miami, & College Football with Galen Clavio

Thanks to @CFBwSam for having GC on again to talk Indiana football last week #NeverDaunted
https://youtu.be/C0Nd9Utfanc?si=hlakyEBaNzULipJk

Galen Clavio welcomes Bill Connelly (ESPN) — the creator of SP+ — for a deep, nuts-and-bolts look at Indiana football’s unprecedented rise to the top of coll... Ep 1320 - How Indiana Won a National Title (and What Comes Next) with Bill Connelly (ESPN / SP+)

NEW POD: Joined by ESPN's Bill Connelly @espnbillc.bluesky.social to talk about Indiana football's incredible 2025 season, football efficiencies, and historical comparisons https://youtu.be/Xvty7ZyAEw4

Trevor Manhertz Commits To IU Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth discuss the latests addition to the Indiana Basketball Class of 2026, 6-8 sharpshooting, top-50 wing Trevor Manhertz from Cary, NC...

Don't miss @cbobmoats.bsky.social and Mike's podcast overview of Trevor Manhertz, the newest commit for IU men's basketball https://youtube.com/live/GTPYrFx5DgE?feature=share

Galen Clavio is joined by Olivia Ray to relive Miami during national championship weekend—from the lead-up and media-day vibe to the chaos around the stadium... Ep 1319 - Inside Miami Championship Weekend + “Raise the Flag” Announcement w/ Olivia Ray

NEW POD: Galen and Olivia Ray reflect on the standout moments from Indiana Football's weekend in Miami, and announce Olivia's new show on the Back Home Network! "Raise The Flag" will launch in the next couple of weeks #NeverDaunted 🦬 https://youtu.be/GnQ4DvzbGdc

Galen Clavio is joined by special guest Grace Ybarra to relive the unforgettable CFP National Championship weekend in Miami—the 48-hour blur of events, fan m... Ep 1318 - Championship Weekend Vibes with Grace Ybarra

On CrimsonCast, Galen and Grace Ybarra had a fun time reliving the entire weekend in Miami that led up to (and followed) Indiana's championship moment #NeverDaunted 🦬 https://youtu.be/pn96BnIiEN0

You know Andy Bottoms from Assembly Call, but he’s also a lifelong IU Football fan. For Andy, football—and Memorial Stadium in particular—represents a deep, ... Ep 1317 - IUFB Championship Reflections with Andy Bottoms

In another BHN Crossover show, Scott and @andybottoms.bsky.social talked about the family ties that bind their Indiana Football fandom and what the Hoosiers winning the title meant to them both #NeverDaunted https://youtu.be/cFBE9WcZZu8

Subscriber Video: Kaelon Black, Omar Cooper, Schedule Reveal Rhett Lewis gives his perspectives on Kaelon Black’s Senior Bowl experience, Omar Cooper’s decision to go pro, Indiana’s 2026 football schedule reveal, and more.

Over on The Big Red Carpet's substack, Rhett Lewis talked about Omar Cooper's decision, Kaelon Black's Senior Bowl experience, and the IU Football schedule in a video for Premium subscribers ($) #NeverDaunted https://thebigredcarpet.substack.com/p/subscriber-video-kaelon-black-omar

Ep 1316 - CrimsonCast LIVE - Football Schedule, Indiana Basketball Join CrimsonCast and the Back Home Network as we talk about IU Football's 2026 schedule release, Indiana's win over Purdue in men's basketball, recruiting ne...

BHN Crossover Live Pod happened on Tuesday, as @crimsoncast.bsky.social, Scott, and @rumorsandrants.bsky.social talked IU Football schedule release, Indiana basketball's win over Purdue, and Trevor Manhertz committing to Indiana #iubb #NeverDaunted https://youtube.com/live/-HOVqFpmtxc?feature=share

Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth process the surreal reality of Indiana winning a national championship in football, explore the Mendoza moment that will define IU... [Xs & Joes 51] IU Wins A Football Natty - Now What?)

On X's and Joe's, @cbobmoats.bsky.social and Mike Wiemuth talked about the long-term implications of Indiana football winning the national title https://youtu.be/QSuhA8ymLM8

Galen welcomes Alex Paul of Hoosiers Connect fame to the podcast for an in-depth conversation and look back at the "Stampede To Pasadena" --- the cross-count... Ep 1315 - Stampede To Pasadena Recap with Alex Paul

Then @crimsoncast.bsky.social and Alex Paul did a full retrospective on the Stampede to Pasadena and the experience of seeing Indiana play in (and win) the Rose Bowl Game vs Alabama 🦬 https://youtu.be/TiNXGYlrD6c

You know Coach Tonsoni from Assembly Call, but he has also been a long time IU Football season ticket holder. Wanted to get him on to talk about his history... Ep 1314 - IUFB Championship Reflections with Coach Brian Tonsoni

It was a big week of podcasts on the Back Home Network, as we looked back joyously at Indiana football's championship season.

First, Scott and @Soni42.bsky.social reflected on what this moment meant for them as fans #NeverDaunted

https://youtu.be/8ORTJ5Q5hDg

Indiana are national champions, and Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield finally sit down to process what that means — on the field and emotionally — after India... Ep 1312 - Indiana Wins the Championship vs Miami

NEW POD: Indiana Football won the national championship. We talk about the game, the emotions, and everything else on a 2 hour edition of CrimsonCast:

https://youtu.be/y3bVAK4V30E

Large table of Cignetti cookie cakes at Krogucci this morning (photo credit @katmetz)

American Social in Ft Lauderdale 1130-230. Thanks to our presenting sponsor for today's event, Omega Properties in Bloomington!
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It’s Peach Bowl week, and Galen Clavio is joined by Rhett Lewis for a full preview of Indiana vs Oregon in the CFP semifinal. They start with the Atlanta logistics (including the Homefield “Can’t Miss Kickoff Tour” Peach Bowl party and Stampede to Atlanta details), then dive into what Indiana’s Rose Bowl beatdown of Alabama revealed — especially dominance in the trenches, the run-game structure that unlocked Fernando Mendoza, and how Indiana’s defense controlled the game plan around Ty Simpson. From there, the focus turns to the rematch: why stopping Oregon’s run is still the central problem, what changed since the first Indiana–Oregon meeting, and how IU’s pressure plan may evolve given the current personnel realities (including the absence of Stephen Daley and Kellen Wyatt). Plus: crowd/venue dynamics in Atlanta, portal-era distractions for opponents, and the handful of “small edges” that can decide a semifinal. Timecodes 0:25 – Intro: Peach... Ep 1299 - Indiana vs Oregon Preview with Rhett Lewis

New Podcast: Indiana vs Oregon Preview with Rhett Lewis. We recorded this on Monday, a couple things have changed since then. https://youtu.be/uwZWXrgHB8A?si=b6cYiPAE5KXl6env

Galen Clavio delivers a full Indiana vs Alabama preview as the Hoosiers head to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl CFP quarterfinal. After a quick update on the Stampede to Pasadena Road Trip and other Rose Bowl events, Galen dives into the matchup using advanced statistics and trendlines—what Alabama has (and hasn’t) been consistently this season, why Indiana’s profile looks so strong across opponent-adjusted metrics, and where the game will swing in the trenches. He breaks down the schedule/strength-of-record debate, what we learned from Alabama’s win over Oklahoma, and the biggest tactical pressure points: Indiana’s need to establish the run with Kaelon Black and Roman Hemby, Alabama’s path to disruption via pressure on Fernando Mendoza, and how Indiana’s defense under Bryant Haines can challenge Ty Simpson and Alabama’s receiving threats (Germie Bernard, Isaiah Horton, Ryan Williams, Josh Cuevas)—with D’Angelo Ponds and Louis Moore spotlighted on the back end. Plus: the latest... Ep 1295 - CFP Quarterfinal Rose Bowl Preview | Evaluating Indiana's Matchup versus Alabama

NEW PODCAST - The comprehensive CrimsonCast preview of Indiana vs Alabama in the CFP Quarterfinal. GC goes in-depth on the strengths and weaknesses of both teams and talks through the most likely success scenarios for both. https://youtu.be/EIDqAQGPeSw

Excited to announce the STAMPEDE TO PASADENA

Me and Alex Paul are driving cross-country from B-Town to Pasadena for Indiana's Rose Bowl CFP quarterfinal, and making social media content along the way.

If you want to help with coffee or gas: https://buymeacoffee.com/crimsoncast

Rhett Lewis dives into Indiana’s upcoming Rose Bowl showdown with Alabama, breaking down what the tape shows from the Crimson Tide’s win over Oklahoma and where the Hoosiers can find advantages on both sides of the ball. Rhett analyzes Alabama’s defensive structure, coverage tendencies, and pressure looks — and explains how Fernando Mendoza’s processing and poise will be tested on college football’s biggest stage. Plus: a look at Indiana players headed to the NFL all-star circuit, including Elijah Sarratt’s Senior Bowl invite, Roman Hemby and Aiden Fisher heading to the East-West Shrine Bowl, and what these opportunities mean for IU’s national profile. Check out FutureFans, the fun way to welcome young fans to sports fandom: http://FutureFans.com/BigRedCarpet 🎄 A holiday edition of Big Red Carpet as Indiana marches toward Pasadena. 👇 Comment below: What’s the biggest matchup advantage for IU vs Alabama? ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Opening & holiday welcome: Indiana... Indiana vs Alabama Preview: Rhett Lewis Breaks Down Bama Film, NFL Futures & Rose Bowl Matchups

The Big Red Carpet is back! Rhett Lewis with a free updated preview of Indiana's game versus Alabama, plus other news. Check it out here, and be sure to head to The Big Red Carpet substack for some fresh subscriber-only film study! https://youtu.be/NJ6cQfv2lho

GC brings you the annual Holiday Mailbag episode. Audience questions vary widely (as they always do) but include topics such as whether basketball's success is impacted by football, early bracketology for men's hoops and what they need to do to get to the tournament, recent libations that Galen has enjoyed, the ideal menu for a Christmas tailgate, updates on recent cooking escapades, advice to Indiana football fans on how to talk with fans of blue blood programs, injury updates prior to the Rose Bowl, and more. Happy Holidays! Ep 1294 - Holiday Mailbag

The CrimsonCast Holiday Mailbag episode is here! Answering listener questions about holiday tailgates, Indiana basketball, the Rose Bowl, winter libations, and a lot more: https://youtu.be/xpTkpEsHstc

Kenny Dillingham signs new contract with Arizona State Arizona State is finalizing a contract extension with head football coach Kenny Dillingham, sources tell On3.

We're in an era where Arizona State's head coach turned down the Michigan job, BYU's coach turned down the Penn St job, Vanderbilt's coach chose to stay, and Indiana is ranked first in the country.

This is the golden age of competitive balance in college football.
https://t.co/mQtXfAISij

Happy Holidays from Bison Santa

History made. Fernando Mendoza is the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner — the first in Indiana football history — and Rhett Lewis takes you inside one of the most meaningful moments the program has ever experienced. Rhett reflects on the New York City ceremony, why Mendoza’s season was defined by moments (not just numbers), and how Indiana’s rise made this win feel inevitable. He breaks down Fernando’s signature throws, revisits the defining games that sealed the Heisman, and shares behind-the-scenes insight from the celebration alongside Yogi Roth and Galen Clavio. Plus: what comes next for Indiana as the Hoosiers turn their attention to the Rose Bowl and College Football Playoff, and how Big Red Carpet will continue to cover every step of the journey. 👇 Comment below: Which Mendoza throw best defines his Heisman season? ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – Opening montage: Roll out the Big Red Carpet 0:30 – Rhett opens:... Fernando Mendoza Wins the Heisman! Indiana’s Historic Moment, NYC Celebration & What’s Next

Indiana football fans - A new episode of The Big Red Carpet dropped last night! Rhett Lewis talks about Mendoza's historic Heisman achievement and more: https://youtu.be/mg6eIIbfg_A?si=pity5K7ZhuNqK_Up

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Big Ten Network with a 30 minute recap on Indiana's 13-0 season: https://youtu.be/5iyAbpnd6wI?si=6qR9Tj6O9Ee2uocI

Ep 1290 - Fernando Mendoza Wins the Heisman! + Indiana Basketball Falls at Kentucky CrimsonCast · Episode

If you missed our weekend podcast, here it is - recapping a historic Heisman win for Fernando Mendoza and what it means for Indiana football as an institution. Plus a look at IU men's basketball's current situation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3D8g8ZvIP3u8zJ5aifQhtM?si=q75iVsxVQP22KRVj9X_Sag

Indiana football just added another piece of history: Fernando Mendoza is the first Hoosier to win the Heisman Trophy, and Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield unpack what the moment means for the program, the fan base, and Mendoza’s place in Indiana sports lore. They also dig into the voting results and why Mendoza’s biggest moments (and biggest stage) ultimately separated him from the other finalists. Then it’s a hard pivot to Indiana basketball: the Hoosiers lose 72–60 at Kentucky, and the conversation turns to the team’s offensive issues, foul trouble, thin margins, and what it means for the Big Ten grind ahead under Darian DeVries. Timecodes 0:25 – Intro: Sunday morning, IU football waiting on the CFP quarterfinal opponent 0:53 – Mendoza wins the Heisman: immediate reaction + what’s coming later in the show 1:36 – Heisman ceremony production quirks (teleprompter, staging, set) + first laughs of the day 5:37... Ep 1290 - Fernando Mendoza Wins the Heisman! + Indiana Basketball Falls at Kentucky

NEW POD: Scott and GC talk about Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman Trophy, and what it means to Indiana football fans and the program. Plus discussion on IU basketball's tough day in Lexington. https://youtu.be/88EGIO9zTTY

**ROSE BOWL IU FAN MEET-UP ANNOUNCEMENT**
Join us at KingsRow Gastropub in Downtown Pasadena at 12 PM - 2 PM Pacific time on 12/31. Many of you met us there last year before UCLA, so let's do it again! More details to come over the next couple of weeks.