A Celebration of the National Champions + First Goom Rankings of 2026 / Indiana Hoosiers LIVE 81

Episode Notes: Indiana Hoosiers LIVE 81 Title: A Celebration of the National Champions + First Goom Rankings of 2026 Date: May 13, 2026 Hosts: Alec Keezer & Bradley Loomis (IndianaVOCFB / Voice of College Football) Length: ~2+ hours (full live show) Key Segments & Highlights FanDuel Betting & Fernando Mendoza Talk FanDuel over/under for Mendoza’s rookie passing yards: 2,350.5. Hosts discuss why Kirk Cousins starts Week 1 and the value in Mendoza seeing NFL speed before taking over (projected mid-season insertion). Strong hype: Mendoza’s throwing motion, spiral, and Brady/Luck comparisons (body type, accuracy, football IQ, towel gag). Emphasis on Raiders’ need to build the system/line around him for long-term success. 2025 National Champions Celebration Indiana’s White House visit, “Get the Gat” moment, and team recognition. Discussion of Fernando not attending, team responses, and why championship traditions matter regardless of politics. Pride in Sig’s journey and the program’s momentum. Hoosier NFL Pipeline & Rookies Updates on Raiders (top pipeline), Jets (Cooper Jr. #3, D’Angelo Pons #23), 49ers, etc. 10 draft picks in two years (massive turnaround stat). Rookie minicamp notes (Curtis Rourke back, Kalon Black, etc.). NFL Honors / Rookie Premiere attendees: Kalon Black, Omar Cooper Jr., Fernando Mendoza, Elijah Surratt. 2026 Schedule Notes Phil Steele’s toughest opponent win% rankings: Indiana #11 nationally. Non-conference and Big Ten slate discussion. Northwestern game moved to Friday, Sept 25 (Fox Friday Night). First Goom Rankings of 2026 (Preseason) Brad’s initial top rankings (eye-test + continuity focused): Indiana (defending champs – elite returning defense + upgrades) Miami Oregon Ole Miss Ohio State Georgia Texas A&M Oklahoma Alabama Texas Tech Notre Dame Lower tiers include USC (15), SMU (17), Washington, Penn State, Virginia Tech, BYU, etc. Goom Philosophy Heavy weight on playoff teams from prior year rolling over. Continuity (coach/QB/coordinator), roster talent, and “new blood” programs investing heavily. Dark horse tier (15–11) and proven contenders (top 10). Other Notes Graduates, returning players, and depth chart optimism. Recruiting window “kicked open,” pipeline building, and culture talk. Light-hearted bits: Jumpman #23 for Pons, receiving back debates, etc. Closing Call to action for YouTube subs (just passed 600, aiming for 1K by season), reviews, and social follows. Next show returns to Tuesday nights with big recruiting updates. Overall Vibe: Celebratory yet forward-looking. Strong Indiana optimism for a repeat/contender run in 2026 anchored by what’s expected to be a nationally elite defense. Fun, rambling Hoosier fan energy with detailed NFL and CFB analysis. Great episode for fans wanting the pulse on Mendoza’s NFL outlook, championship reflection, and early 2026 preseason power rankings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.