Episode 60: The Price of Prominence

Trent kicks off the episode with an "iso-rant" against the "delusional" and "embarrassing" segment of the Indiana and sports fanbase on Twitter, particularly those who claim the new playoff rankings "don't matter". The guys then recap the dominant win over Maryland , which started as a "heart attack"-inducing game. An early string of injuries to Elijah Surratt (hamstring), Aiden Fisher, and offensive lineman Drew Evans caused panic, and replacement Zen Michalski looked "absolutely lost" on several plays. Despite the scare, the defense settled in to hold Maryland to just 10 points , while the rushing attack, led by Black and Hemby, took over the game.The "Heisman-Doza" campaign took a slight hit as Fernando Mendoza had a quiet 201 passing yards. Tim gleefully recounts how Cignetti called a specific "stat-padding" play for Mendoza to cross a 200-yard betting line before immediately pulling him from the game. With Mendoza sitting out so many fourth quarters, Trent concedes Ohio State's Julian Sayin is now the Heisman favorite.Finally, the guys analyze the crucial upcoming Oregon vs. Iowa game, debating which outcome is better for Indiana's resume. The episode concludes with Trent cackling at the "fraud" Mario Cristobal for Miami's loss to SMU and Tim comparing the chaotic Auburn football program to the "Colombian government getting overthrown every six weeks".