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CrimsonCast
by CrimsonCast
CrimsonCast is the longest-running podcast focused on IU Athletics. Founded in 2008, the podcast provides regular discussion about Indiana football, Indiana basketball, and interesting things related to being an IU fan. We regularly cover Indiana University culture, Bloomington / Indianapolis / state of Indiana culture, college sports business, and a ton of other things. CrimsonCast is a proud member of the Back Home Network, the place where Hoosiers across the country gather to talk about their favorite teams.
Episodes
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Indiana-Ohio State Final Preview: Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, Josh Hoover & the Matchups That Decide It
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...
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Hoosier Network Weekly Rundown - Indiana vs Ohio State Preview: Offensive and Defensive Keys
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…
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Indiana-Ohio State Week with Kamady Rudd: Biggest Game in Memorial Stadium History?
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...
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Indiana vs Ohio State Preview with Rhett Lewis: How IU Can Beat the Buckeyes
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...
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The Bison Briefing: IU Football, Basketball Buzz, Men's Soccer Rolls & Eligibility Chaos
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.…
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Indiana Basketball vs Butler: Markus Burton, Trevor Manhertz & Rebounding Stand Out
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…
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Indiana Football: More Observations From The Win Over Nebraska
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...
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Indiana-Nebraska Recap: Hoosiers Rally 20-17, Nick Marsh Delivers & IU Moves to 6-0
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…
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CrimsonCASH - Indiana vs. Nebraska Best Bets + Big Ten Week Picks
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...
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Hoosier Weekend Preview with Kamady Rudd: Road Trip, National Champs Pressure & IU Football Culture
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...
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Indiana vs Nebraska Preview: Advanced Stats, Anthony Colandrea & IU’s Defensive Test
Indiana football takes its 5-0 record to Nebraska, and this CrimsonCast preview digs into the statistical matchup, the Cornhuskers’ biggest threats and the areas that could decide IU’s toughest road test of the season. Galen Clavio starts by comparing Indiana’s first five games of 2026 with last...
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Hoosier Network Weekly Rundown: Indiana vs Nebraska Preview --- Can IU Stop Anthony Colandrea?
Indiana football heads to Lincoln for a matchup of 5-0 teams, and Galen Clavio is joined by Andrew Garrison and Brooks White from the Hoosier Network to break down what could be IU’s biggest test of the season so far. The group starts with what stood out in Indiana’s 47-15 win at Rutgers: Turbo...
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Indiana-Nebraska Football, Darius Wabbington, IU Soccer & No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball
Indiana Athletics is entering one of its busiest stretches of the year, and this Bison Briefing covers the biggest stories across football, basketball, soccer, volleyball and more. The headline weekend starts with Indiana football traveling to Nebraska for its toughest road environment of the...
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Curt Cignetti Broke College Football Recruiting: Indiana’s Blue-Chip Ratio Defies History
Indiana football won a national championship with a roster that, by traditional recruiting logic, should not have been anywhere close to the title. Galen Clavio and Mike Wiemuth dig into the numbers behind Curt Cignetti’s extraordinary ability to identify and develop overlooked talent — and why...
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Darius Wabbington Commits to Indiana: 5-Star Center Gives IU Basketball a Huge Win
Darius Wabbington is an Indiana Hoosier. The five-star 2027 center has committed to Indiana basketball, giving Darian DeVries one of his biggest recruiting wins yet and adding another major piece to IU’s rapidly developing 2027 class. Galen Clavio is joined by Brian Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips and…
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Indiana-Rutgers Recap: 47-15, Turbo Richard’s 204 Yards, Josh Hoover’s Efficiency & a Look Ahead to Nebraska
Galen Clavio recaps Indiana’s dominant 47-15 road win over Rutgers, a performance that moves the Hoosiers to 5-0 and restores plenty of confidence after the tighter Northwestern game. Turbo Richard rushed for 204 yards, Josh Hoover was efficient and turnover-free, and Nick Marsh and Charlie…
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Indiana vs Rutgers Preview: Advanced Stats, Indiana's Need For Consistency, KJ Duff & IU’s 20-Game Streak
Indiana football takes its 20-game winning streak on the road to Rutgers, and this matchup offers the Hoosiers a chance to answer some of the questions that lingered after Northwestern. Galen Clavio breaks down Indiana’s first road game of 2026, the advanced numbers, Rutgers’ strengths and...
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Indiana Weekend Preview with Kamady Rudd: Lee Beebe Jr. Injury, Road Game & Hoosier Watch Party
Indiana football heads to Rutgers for its first road game of 2026, and Galen Clavio is joined by Kamady Rudd for a lighter CrimsonCast look at the weekend — plus an important late injury update involving Lee Beebe Jr., Turbo Richard and Indiana’s running back room. Galen opens with the latest...
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HN Indiana vs Rutgers Preview: Josh Hoover, KJ Duff & What IU Must Fix Before Ohio State
Indiana football hits the road for the first time in 2026 as the Hoosiers travel to Rutgers, and Galen Clavio is joined by Andrew Garrison and Brooks White from the Hoosier Network to break down what Indiana needs to clean up after the Northwestern game. The group starts with the 29-23 win over...
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CrimsonCASH - Is Indiana Giving Too Many Points at Rutgers? Week’s Best Bets
Indiana hits the road for the first time this season, and Vegas is asking the Hoosiers to lay a lot of points. On this week’s CrimsonCASH, Scott and James break down IU at Rutgers, explain why Indiana has become tougher to bet this season, and work through the best betting spots across the Big…
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The Bison Briefing - Indiana Football’s 20-Game Streak, IU Soccer-Maryland & Volleyball’s Big Test
Indiana football has won 20 straight games, and a victory at Rutgers would put the Hoosiers alongside Texas and Washington for the longest FBS winning streak of the 21st century. On this Bison Briefing, Galen Clavio looks at just how dramatically Curt Cignetti has changed Indiana football — and...
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College Football FPI Explained: Power Rankings, Efficiency & Big Ten Examples
What does ESPN FPI actually measure — and why can its rankings look so different from what you see on the field? Galen Clavio breaks down the difference between FPI Power Index and FPI Efficiency, then uses the latest numbers to evaluate Indiana and the rest of the Big Ten. The key distinction:...
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Indiana vs Northwestern Recap: Hoosiers Survive 29-23, Lee Beebe Jr. Runs Wild
Indiana football is 4-0 after surviving Northwestern 29-23 under the lights at Memorial Stadium. Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield break down a sloppy but revealing Big Ten opener, including Lee Beebe Jr.’s 200-yard rushing performance, Josh Hoover’s uneven-but-clutch night, Turbo Richard’s injury...
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Indiana vs Northwestern: Friday Night Football, Fernando Mendoza & IU Expectations
Indiana football opens Big Ten play under the lights against Northwestern, and Galen Clavio is joined by Kamady Rudd to talk about the Friday-night atmosphere, cooler football weather, and what this matchup should reveal about the defending national champion Hoosiers. After three games Indiana…
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Indiana vs Northwestern Preview: Advanced Stats, Interesting Matchups & IU’s First Big Ten Test
Indiana football opens Big Ten play Friday night against Northwestern, and this is the first matchup of 2026 that should tell us substantially more about the Hoosiers. Galen Clavio breaks down the Wildcats, the advanced metrics, Josh Hoover, Indiana’s running game, the secondary, and the matchups...
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Hoosier Network Preview: Nick Marsh, Kellen Wyatt & IU’s First Big Ten Test
Indiana football opens Big Ten play against Northwestern on Friday night, and this looks like a much different test than the Hoosiers’ first three games. Galen Clavio is joined by Hoosier Network reporters Andrew Garrison and Brooks White to break down the Wildcats, Indiana’s early-season...
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CrimsonCASH: IU Betting Props, Oregon-USC & a Stupid Parlay
James and Scott are back to break down another college football betting card — and this week, Big Ten play takes center stage. The guys dig into Indiana vs. Northwestern, including whether IU can cover a three-touchdown spread, first-quarter and first-half betting angles, and the Hoosier…
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Stephen Daley & Kellen Wyatt Eligible: IU Wins Major NCAA Court Ruling
Big news for Indiana athletics: Stephen Daley and Kellen Wyatt are eligible to play, after a Monroe County court granted temporary relief in the NCAA eligibility case. The ruling also affects Sam Alexis in men’s basketball, Avry Tatum in volleyball, IU swimmers, and other athletes involved in the...
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Bison Briefing: No. 2 IU Soccer & No. 18 Volleyball in action, Indiana-Northwestern early preview, PFF Reality Check, Daley/Wyatt Update
Galen Clavio covers a packed week in Indiana Athletics, including No. 2 IU men’s soccer, No. 18 Indiana volleyball, Brooksley Colvin’s women’s basketball commitment and the latest on the eligibility cases involving Stephen Daley and Kellen Wyatt. The football conversation turns toward Indiana vs....
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Indiana Basketball 2026-27 Schedule: Kentucky, Arkansas, Purdue & Big Ten Tests
The full Indiana basketball 2026-27 schedule is out, and it gives Darren DeVries and the Hoosiers something they badly need: meaningful résumé opportunities without an overwhelmingly difficult path. Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield break down IU’s nonconference slate, the Big Ten schedule, the...
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Indiana-WKU Recap: 38-0 Shutout, Josh Hoover Scrutiny, Run Game Questions, Defensive Growth & Northwestern Next
Indiana football is 3-0 after a 38-0 shutout of Western Kentucky, yet the reaction around the Hoosiers is surprisingly complicated. Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield break down what Indiana actually did well, the growing scrutiny around Josh Hoover, the state of the running game and defensive…
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Fernando's State Farm Commerical, Indiana Hoops Schedule Vibe Check, and Dog(s) of the Week with Kamady Rudd
Indiana football is preparing for Western Kentucky, Fernando Mendoza is back on television in a new State Farm commercial, and the complete Indiana basketball schedule is finally here. Galen Clavio and Kamady Rudd cover all of it in a Friday CrimsonCast before another packed IU sports weekend.…
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CrimsonCASH - Big Ten Best Bets + Indiana vs. Western Kentucky Betting Preview
Indiana is laying 44.5 points against Western Kentucky — and somehow, we’re willing to talk ourselves into it. This week on CrimsonCASH, James and Scott break down the college football betting board, including Indiana’s matchup with Western Kentucky, a loaded slate of Big Ten picks, the return of...
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Indiana vs Western Kentucky Preview: One For The Running Game? Advanced Stats, Injuries, and More
Indiana football is 2-0 and closes out its nonconference schedule against Western Kentucky on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. In this CrimsonCast preview, Galen Clavio breaks down the statistical mismatch, what Indiana still needs to improve before Big Ten play, Josh Hoover’s early efficiency, the...
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Recapping IU Football's Week and Looking Ahead To Western Kentucky with the Hoosier Network Crew
Indiana football is 2-0 and turns next to Western Kentucky, but this CrimsonCast episode is really about what the Hoosiers have learned so far — and what they still haven’t been tested on. Galen Clavio is joined again by Hoosier Network reporters Andrew Garrison and Brooks White to break down the...
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IU Football vs Western Kentucky, NIL Revelations & Big Ten Concerns | Bison Briefing
Indiana football turns toward Western Kentucky, and this Bison Briefing covers the Hoosiers’ next matchup, new NIL revelations involving former IU athletes, early concerns about the Big Ten, and a huge weekend for Indiana soccer and volleyball. Galen Clavio opens with No. 2 Indiana men’s soccer...
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Indiana vs Howard Recap: Hoosiers Roll 55-0, Charlie Becker Scores 3 TDs
Indiana football moved to 2-0 with a 55-0 win over Howard, and CrimsonCast breaks down what actually mattered in a game the Hoosiers controlled from start to finish. Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Charlie Becker’s three-touchdown day, the improved running game, Indiana’s defensive…
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IU Football Culture Shift with Kamady Rudd: Hoover, Influencers & Bison Mafia
Indiana football is not just winning games — it is changing how people see IU, Bloomington, and the entire Hoosier fan experience. In this CrimsonCast episode, Galen Clavio introduces Kamady Rudd to the Back Home Network family for a wide-ranging conversation about Josh Hoover, the new Indiana...
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Indiana vs Howard Preview: IU Football, Rat Poison & Defensive Response
Indiana football is back at Memorial Stadium for game two, and the Hoosiers’ matchup with Howard is less about proving they can win than proving they can sharpen the standard. In this live CrimsonCast preview, Galen Clavio breaks down the Howard Bison, explains the FBS/FCS divide, and looks at…
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CrimsonCASH - Ohio State-Texas Best Bet + Big Ten Week 2 Picks
Ohio State getting points at Texas? Scott and James know which side they want. This week on CrimsonCASH, the guys break down the full Big Ten betting slate, unveil a new Hoosier Hot Streak pick, and put another questionable multi-leg parlay into the universe. After going 10-8 against the spread...
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IU Football Hoosier Network Check-In: Rankings, Injuries & Watch List
Indiana football is 1-0, ranked higher than expected, and getting ready for game two against Howard. In this CrimsonCast episode, Galen Clavio is joined by Hoosier Network reporters Andrew Garrison and Brooks White to talk through IU’s 52-16 win over North Texas, the Hoosiers’ rise in the AP…
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Bison Briefing: Indiana-Howard Watch Points, Big Ten Week 2 Picks, Curt Cignetti Book Buzz, IU Soccer, and Volleyball Notes
Indiana football turns toward Howard week, and this Bison Briefing covers the Hoosiers’ biggest watch points after the North Texas opener, plus a wide-angle look at college football’s biggest Week 2 games. Galen Clavio opens with a reminder to check out the new CrimsonCast interview with Ben...
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Ben Portnoy on LSU-SEC Chaos, Michigan Clock Controversy & CFP Expansion
College football is getting weird fast, and Ben Portnoy joins CrimsonCast to break down three of the biggest stories in the sport: the LSU-SEC standoff, the ongoing Michigan-Western Michigan clock controversy, and the next phase of College Football Playoff expansion. Galen Clavio welcomes Portnoy...
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Michigan Clock Controversy Continued: MAC Challenges Big Ten Replay Ruling
The Michigan-Western Michigan clock controversy is not over. In this CrimsonCast / Back Home Network short, Galen Clavio breaks down the Mid-American Conference’s statement, the Big Ten replay ruling, and why the technology behind the game clock matters. Galen walks through the MAC’s argument…
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Michigan Clock Controversy Explained: Zach Singer on the Big Ten’s Secret Clock, NBC Replay, and the Western Michigan Finish
Galen Clavio hosts a special CrimsonCast episode with Football Weather branding, bringing in Zach Singer to break down one of the strangest Big Ten controversies in recent memory: the clock ruling at the end of Michigan-Western Michigan. Zach is not just another person with an opinion on the...
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Indiana-North Texas Recap: Josh Hoover’s Debut, Nick Marsh’s Catch, Defensive Questions, Memorial Stadium Heat, and Big Ten Week 1 Chaos
Indiana football opened its 2026 season with a 52-16 win over North Texas, and CrimsonCast is here to break down what mattered beyond the final score. Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Josh Hoover’s IU debut, Nick Marsh’s first touchdown, the Hoosiers’ explosive passing game, defensive...
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Indiana-North Texas Preview: IU Football Reigns, Tayven Jackson Returns, Josh Hoover Debuts, and Memorial Stadium Gets Ready
Galen Clavio hosts a live CrimsonCast preview as Indiana football gets ready to open the 2026 season against North Texas at Memorial Stadium. This is not a normal opener. Indiana enters the season as the reigning Big Ten champion and national champion, and Galen starts by talking through what it...
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IU Football Special Teams Preview: Radicic, McAteer, Gowers & Tyler Morris
Indiana football wraps up its 2026 positional preview series with one of the most important — and most overlooked — parts of the roster: special teams. In this CrimsonCast preview, Galen Clavio breaks down how Grant Cain’s unit could shape field position, scoring chances, hidden yardage, and...
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CrimsonCASH - Indiana Football Is Back: Week 1 Big Ten Picks, Best Bets & Hoosier Hot Streak
Week 1 is here, Indiana football is back, and so is CrimsonCASH. Scott & James break down a loaded Big Ten betting slate before turning their attention to the Hoosiers’ opener against North Texas — where Indiana enters as a massive 40.5-point favorite. ybarracast0902.txt The guys are picking...
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IU Football Secondary Preview: Sharpe, Ferrell, Baldwin Headline Defensive Backfield
Indiana football’s defensive secondary may be the biggest question mark on the roster — but it also has enough talent to become another major strength for Bryant Haines’ defense. In this CrimsonCast positional preview, Galen Clavio breaks down the Hoosiers’ cornerbacks, safeties, rover options,...
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CrimsonCast is the longest-running podcast focused on IU Athletics. Founded in 2008, the podcast provides regular discussion about Indiana football, Indiana basketball, and interesting things related to being an IU fan. We regularly cover Indiana University culture, Bloomington / Indianapolis / state of Indiana culture, college sports business, and a ton of other things. CrimsonCast is a proud member of the Back Home Network, the place where Hoosiers across the country gather to talk about their favorite teams.
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