Indiana and Curt Cignetti signed a contract extension and raise on Saturday, upping his guaranteed salary to $9 million per year and lengthening the deal through 2032. We do an emergency podcast to digest the news and talk about why this is so important for IU athletics and Indiana football specifically.…

Indiana is on a bye this week, but many of the teams they are competing against for a CFP bid are in action. Which results are best for the Hoosiers? Matt Blaszka joins the podcast as we discuss some of the games and potential outcomes for this weekend. (Note that Matt was on the phone for this interview, so some of the audio quality isn't as good …

The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, in one of the most monumental victories in school history. The Hoosiers rode some solid offensive execution to a first half lead, then white-knucked their way to a victory in the second half thanks largely to their defense and special teams. It was the first time that IU has truly b…

Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison joins the show for our weekly Thursday Indiana football preview show. This week, we break down Indiana's game this Saturday against Michigan, who won the CFP title last season, but has looked far from that standard this season. We discuss where Michigan's biggest issues have been so far this year, what things they …

James plan for the weekend, why to stay away from the UCLA spread, why the Gophers are going to easily cover the spread, some other lines on the OSU game, why Oregon can easily cover their spread, James tries to piss off Taylor Swift fans, why Penn State is a stay away, finally they talk about the IU game and why he loves the line on Fan Duel and w…

Scott is joined by Jeremy Gray - IU Senior Associate Athletic Director to talk about the origin story behind the Cignetti shirts and rally towels at Memorial Stadium. They talk about the success they have been thus far, if they will continue, along with all the improved marketing efforts around Memorial Stadium the past few years, before Scott open…

On this week’s Bison Chat, we give immediate reaction to the College Football Playoff Committee’s initial set of rankings, discussing where IU fell in those rankings, and how that affects the season moving forward. We also tackle some of the inconsistencies in the committee’s rankings. Then we turn our attention to last weekend’s game, discussing I…

Indiana traveled to East Lansing, to face what many pundits thought would be a trap game. Instead, it was a complete destruction of Michigan State, as Indiana overcame a slow start to beat the Spartans 47-10. The Hoosiers got perhaps their best defensive performance of the year, and QB Kurtis Rourke recovered from a thumb injury to throw four touch…

Scott & James are back for Week 10 B1G betting lines. We had one technical problem during the recording, but didn't have time to edit it out, so apologize for that. Enjoy!De către CrimsonCast

Indiana travels to East Lansing for a matchup against the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday. Is this a trap game for the Hoosiers? Will Kurtis Rourke be at 100%? What are the biggest threats to the Hoosiers in this one, and how can they exploit weaknesses in Michigan State's game? We tackle all of that and more in a live podcast previewing the co…

The Indiana Hoosiers continued to roll this past weekend, defeating the Washington Huskies 31-17 before the second straight sellout crowd of the 2024 season. It wasn't always pretty, as IU struggled with a misfiring offense and some defensive mistakes --- but a second-half focus on the ground game and some opportune plays on defense and in special …

Indiana is 7-0, already bowl eligible, with fans dreaming of bigger things. They face the Washington Huskies for the first time in Big Ten conference play on Saturday, so we brought Taylor Lehman on to talk about the matchup between these two teams. We talk through the main aspects of the matchup, including Washington's high talent levels, their st…

Scott & James are back for CrimsonCASH. Scott is on vacation, so it's a quick episode with no description.De către CrimsonCast

We're joined on this episode by former Indiana wide receiver Mitchell Paige to talk about this year's football team. We cover a bunch of fun aspects of present and past, including the keys to the roster that make this year's team so good, the coaching staff's approach to getting this level of excellence out of the roster, the difference between thi…

On this edition of the Bison Chat, we look back at the amazing Homecoming Weekend that Indiana University enjoyed. We talk about the Big Noon Kickoff extravaganza, the vibe outside and inside of Memorial Stadium, and Indiana's 56-7 drubbing of Nebraska. We hear from Curt Cignetti about his team's play in that game, and about Tayven Jackson starting…

We welcome back Zach Osterman of the Indy Star to the podcast to talk about Indiana football. We talk through the way Indiana's season has going, the confidence the Hoosiers are playing with and how the coaching staff has instilled that, the evolution of the team throughout the course of the season, the Nebraska game performance and how that fits i…

Longtime friend of the pod Ben Portnoy of Sports Business Journal joins us for an action-packed episode. We cover a ton of ground here - the scene this past weekend that surrounded Indiana vs Nebraska, the slow but steady climb that Indiana University Athletics has undertaken to modernize the football program, and how different things are from 15 y…

We ended up recording a giddy live edition of the weekly recap podcast, as we looked back in satisfaction and awe of the Indiana Hoosiers' 56-7 defenestration of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. On the show, we dove deep into Indiana's dominance in all three phases of the game, the remarkable job done by the offensive line, the insane rushing attack, and …

It's Homecoming Preview Podcast time, as GC and Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison break down the matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. We discuss the statistical comparisons between these two teams, and talk at length about the mutual strenghts of these two teams going head-to-head with IU's offense and Nebraska's defen…

Scott & James and back for another week of CrimsonCASH. This week they talk about why Oregon State's schedule factors into the Purdue vs Oregon game, Rutgers scoring issues, why we both like the Northwestern QB, why the Michigan v Illinois game will go over, why James likes some home dogs this week, and why the Hoosiers will cover their 6.5 point s…

On this edition of Bison Chat, Galen and Joe talk about the long bye week for Indiana Football, before diving fully into the upcoming game versus Nebraska. We hear some quotes from both Curt Cignetti and Matt Rhule about this weekend's matchup between the Hoosiers and the Huskers. We also take questions from the audience about Indiana's playoff fut…

Scott and James are back to look at the lines for this week’s B1G games. James tells you why the Washington v Iowa game is his favorite bet this weekend, why he never takes the points on large lines but is doing it against Purdue, his hate for the alternative Ohio State jerseys, if Minnesota can break the streak of teams not named IU losing when th…

Scott is joined by Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall to chat about how he started ITH, why Ohio State stinks with media credentials, what drives traffic on their site, what (if anything) IU needs to do to get back to being an elite program and what are traditions that they would and wouldn’t touch.De către CrimsonCast

On a giddy episode of CrimsonCast, Scott and Galen take a look at the big picture for the 6-0 Indiana Hoosiers. We discuss the huge change in mentality and execution that has powered the Hoosiers to an undefeated start and bowl eligibility, and the key factors that are feeding this amazing season. We then break down the game at Northwestern, talkin…

James starts off with his thoughts on the IU vs Maryland game experience, ideas for ways to get the crowd pumped at Memorial Stadium between the 3rd and 4th quarters. He then gives his thoughts about why Purdue might cover their spread, why not to bet the UCLA vs PSU game, why he’s taking an under in a game that doesn’t include Iowa, why Michigan c…

On this episode of the Tuesday Night Bison Chat, GC and Joe Cronin are joined by NBC Sports and Indiana Rivals reporter Zach Browning. We discuss Indiana football's big win over the Maryland Terrapins, the sudden but not entirely unexpected departure of Donovan McCulley, and the matchup this weekend in Evanston as the Hoosiers get ready to take on …

Indiana pushed their 2024 record to 5-0 on the season with a 42-28 win over the Maryland Terrapins. Scott and Galen break down what happened at a wet and wild Memorial Stadium on Saturday, discussing the collective will of the team and coaching staff, the standout statistical performers, and the most impressive parts of the victory for the Hoosiers…

James and Scott are back to look at the lines for Week 5 in the Big Ten - They also debut the new weekly parlay bet, the Hoosier Hotstreak!De către CrimsonCast

We welcome Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison to the show, as Indiana gets ready to take on former Big Ten East divisional foe Maryland in a big matchup for both squads. Taylor gives us some statistical considerations for the season, as we evaluate IU's performance through four games and look back at some of the interesting elements of the Charlotte…

Scott is joined by the founders of Punt John Punt, Billy and Dan to talk about the change they have seen with the IU Football program under Coach Cig. Why this weekend's game is so important for the trajectory of the season, and finally give their outlook for what they see the rest of the season.De către CrimsonCast

On this edition of CrimsonCast, Scott and Galen break down Indiana's decisive 52-14 win over Charlotte. We discuss the impressive way that the team bounced back from a slow start, their professionalism in salting the game away, and the continued statistical democracy of so many different players making contributions. We also talk about the crowd si…

James and Scott recap Scott’s trip to IU, his thoughts on Nebraska’s point total, they get confused on why LSU’s stadium is named Death Valley, his thoughts on Michigan, The CW vs WB, why Oregon State is his favorite bet of the week, and finally thoughts on the IU game this weekend.De către CrimsonCast

On this special edition of CrimsonCast, current Big Ten Network sideline reporter and former IU radio network broadcaster Rhett Lewis joins the show. We discuss the fast start that IU is off to this year, their performance in Pasadena vs UCLA, and the overall direction of the program right now under Curt Cignetti.…

On this episode of the Bison Chat, we discuss IU's trip out west, their 42-13 win over UCLA, and the overall atmosphere surrounding the game. Join DoctorGC, Joe Cronin, and the IDS's Daniel Flick as we talk through the best aspects of IU's offensive and defensive performances, and how the Rose Bowl stacks up as a football viewing venue.…

On this very happy edition of CrimsonCast, Scott and Galen recap Indiana’s huge 42-13 win over UCLA, and talk about the unflappability and multi-faceted nature of this IU team. We talk about IU’s mental changeover from the previous years, and how impressive they have looked through the first 25% of the season. We also talk about the entire experien…

On this episode of the Tuesday Night Bison Chat, join DoctorGC, Joe Cronin, and Audrey Marr as we discuss IU's big win over Western Illinois last weekend, and look forward to Indiana's first Big Ten matchup of the season as they travel to Pasadena to take on UCLA. We are also joined by James Williams of USA Today who gives us some perspective on th…

Scott & James are back for another week of B1G gambling picks. There was a slight audio issue with James’s mic in the first few minutes. With getting ready to fly out, I didn’t have time to edit it, so after a few seconds of dead air, things get back on track. James starts off with his Cannonball Run movie idea for this weekend before getting into …

Indiana came out and layed a historic beatdown on a clearly overmatched Western Illinois team. The Hoosiers set program records for points and yards in a game. Despite the poor quality of the opponent, the game was important on a number of levels. We discuss those levels on the show, including the importance of getting fans (especially young fans) …

Scott & James are back for another week of B1G gambling picks. James tells us why it’s important to wear sunscreen on cloudy days, why Northwestern’s stadium looks like a Nintendo game stadium, his favorite B1G bet of the week, why Ohio State will cover, our Walt Bell prop of the week and Coach Kelly’s faux outrage.…

On the first episode of Tuesday Night Bison Chat, DoctorGC and IUSTV's Joe Cronin introduce the concept of the show - a weekly Tuesday night football talk show where we recap how IU did in their most recent game, talk abut the comments from head coach Curt Cignetti, evaluate where the Hoosiers did well, and discuss what they need to do better. For …

Indiana was victorious in the opening game of the Curt Cignetti era, cruising to a 31-7 victory over an outclassed Florida International team. We discuss how the Hoosiers looked in their season debut, including the impressive showing by the defense, the promise of the running game, and the areas where the team still needs improvement. We also chat …

James joins Scott for another season of B1G gambling picks. So many B1G games. So many big lines this week. And James throws down some great reasons why it's smart (and fun) to bet the team point under for Western Michigan this week, and this season.De către CrimsonCast

CrimsonCast's founders stake their claims to the upcoming season's results, as we go game-by-game through the 2024 schedule and project wins and losses for each week. We both land in a pretty optimistic place --- which will likely lead to some skepticism and derision from certain circles --- but there are a variety of factors at play that could lea…

Scott is joined by Connor Onion of the Big Ten Network to preview the upcoming IUFB Season. They talk about his move to Fox for football, the Northwestern temporary football stadium, the vibe around IU football last season around Coach Allen, his thoughts on the attitude of Coach Cignetti, the litmus test of the Cignetti address, places where IU co…

Our friend Taylor Lehman from Bite Sized Bison (subscribe now!) joins the podcast as we talk about some of the key positions on the roster this year. We discuss the current state of the offensive and defensive lines, the defensive backfield, the wide receiver corps, and more. We also talk about potential changes in IU's strategy and approach on off…

Scott is joined by Zion Brown, Sports Director at WIUX to preview the IUFB season. They talk about, what it’s like to be a younger IU Football fan, the feeling of the students with this team, why the start date of classes could affect student crowd size, the WR core, why he thinks a bowl game is a real goal, how soft the schedule is, the difference…

On this special edition of CrimsonCast, DoctorGC responds to a listener request for information on what's going on in the Bloomington food scene these days. What's new? What's open? Where are things located? The good doctor uses some cutting-edge technology (well...okay, it was actually just Google Maps) to take you on an aerial tour of restaurant …

A sampler platter for our first August podcast, as we talk about a mix of items going on right now. We discuss Victor Oladipo's entrance to the IU Athletics Hall of Fame and how to contextualize his career in an Indiana uniform. We also discuss the change in format to Hoosier Hysteria and discuss some of our memories of earlier Hysteria programs. F…

Indiana had its first day of summer/fall camp today, which is as good a reason as any for an all-football CrimsonCast episode. Taylor Lehman from Bite Sized Bison joins GC to talk through some questions from the IU fan base, including a look at early attendance projections for the 2024 season, Curt Cignetti’s Big Ten Media Day comments and whether …

Big Ten football media days are back! We talk about Curt Cignetti’s big splash, the buzz being generated by the new coach and his staff, and how that can relate to team success. We also take a look at the college football video game through Scott’s eyes, and talk a little bit about non-conference basketball scheduling.…