Who's In? / Indiana Hoosiers LIVE 67

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.