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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 t ...
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Michigan on FIRE & Indiana's chance to become NATIONAL CHAMPS w/ Rhett Lewis
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26:49Brandon Brown and Grant Perry are joined by Rhett Lewis to talk the crazy situation at Michigan regarding fired head coach Sherrone Moore, as well as the rock-solid leader that is Curt Cignetti at IU. As an Indiana alum, Lewis also talks the Hoosiers chances at winning the College Football Playoff, with other Big Ten flavors like Oregon and Ohio St…
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Ep 1286 - Indiana vs Ohio State Preview w/ Galen Clavio & Rhett Lewis (B1G Title Breakdown + Keys to Victory)
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36:18Galen Clavio is joined by Big Red Carpet host Rhett Lewis for a full preview of the Big Ten Championship Game between #2 Indiana and #1 Ohio State. They discuss the historic stakes, the emotional build-up, Indiana’s growth from last season, the coaching brilliance of Curt Cignetti’s staff, and why this matchup feels different from anything IU fans …
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GC brings you the annual Holiday Mailbag episode. Audience questions vary widely (as they always do) but include topics such as: Whether basketball's success is impacted by football Early bracketology for men's hoops and what they need to do to get to the tournament Recent libations that Galen has enjoyed The ideal menu for a Christmas tailgate Upd…
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Playoff Predictions with Guest Jason Campbell
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17:12On Bleav in BIG Ten, Grant Parry is joined by Jason Campbell, former Auburn quarterback and host of SEC State of Mind. They kick things off discussing the latest college football playoff games, including a breakdown of Alabama’s comeback win over Oklahoma. Jason dives deep into what makes Bama so tough in big moments, especially highlighting Ty Sim…
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Ep 1293 - 60 Minutes Hits IU Football + Rose Bowl vs Alabama Preview (Ty Simpson, DeBoer/Wommack) + CFP Format Debate | CrimsonCast
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1:27:12On CrimsonCast Ep. 1293, Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield react to Indiana football’s national breakout moment on 60 Minutes and what it says about the program’s new place in the sport — including the small details that made the segment resonate with a broader audience. Then it’s full Rose Bowl / College Football Playoff quarterfinal mode as Indian…
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CFP Breakdown (CrimsonCast x Big Red Carpet): Alabama–Oklahoma Reaction + Rose Bowl IU–Alabama Preview + Live Q&A
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1:06:44It’s a CrimsonCast x The Big Red Carpet crossover as Galen Clavio and Rhett Lewis break down the first three College Football Playoff games—with the deepest focus on Alabama’s 34–24 comeback win at Oklahoma and what it tells us about the Tide heading into the Rose Bowl CFP quarterfinal vs Indiana. They discuss what worked (and what still looks vuln…
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Ep 1291- Indiana Football News (Rally Towels, OC Extension) + Andy Wittry on Private Equity, CFP & the Future of College Sports
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1:08:00Galen Clavio opens the show with a handful of Indiana football news items as the Hoosiers await their Rose Bowl / CFP quarterfinal opponent — including the wild scene at Memorial Stadium’s rally towel distribution, reflections on Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman win, and why keeping coordinator continuity (including Mike Shanahan’s extension and Bryant H…
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Could Oregon win the whole thing? Ohio State and Indiana? w/ Yogi Roth
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30:51Brandon Brown and Grant Perry pick Yogi Roth’s brain about Oregon and their chances to win the National Championship. The trio also discusses Ohio State and Indiana and their potential runs along with the shocking situation taking place in Ann Arbor with Michigan football. Who will coach the Wolverines next year? Roth gives his opinion on that deve…
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Ep 1290 - Fernando Mendoza Wins the Heisman! + Indiana Basketball Falls at Kentucky
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1:26:09Indiana football just added another piece of history: Fernando Mendoza is the first Hoosier to win the Heisman Trophy, and Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield unpack what the moment means for the program, the fan base, and Mendoza’s place in Indiana sports lore. They also dig into the voting results and why Mendoza’s biggest moments (and biggest stage…
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Ep 1289 - Indiana's CFP Path, Stephen Daley's Injury, Notre Dame–ACC Fight & Michigan Mess
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1:38:30Indiana just won the Big Ten Championship and is gearing up for the College Football Playoff, but the work isn’t done. Galen Clavio goes solo to break down Indiana football’s week after the conference title, how the Hoosiers adjust defensively without Stephen Daley, and what potential CFP matchups vs Alabama or Oklahoma might look like schematicall…
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Ep 1288 - Indiana Beats Ohio State for the Big Ten Championship
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1:25:21Indiana University football are Big Ten Champions for the first time since 1967 — and Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield break down every emotional, unforgettable moment of IU’s 13–10 win over Ohio State. From the defensive masterpiece, to Charlie Becker’s iconic championship catch, to Curt Cignetti’s program-defining statement, the guys look at how …
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Ep 1287 - Indiana vs Ohio State Preview w/ Taylor Lehman (B1G Title Keys + Advanced Stats)
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1:12:35Galen Clavio is joined by Taylor Lehman for the final deep-dive preview of the Big Ten Championship Game between #2 Indiana and #1 Ohio State. They break down why this matchup is unprecedented, what’s changed since last year’s IU–OSU meeting, how Fernando Mendoza and Indiana’s upgraded roster stack up against the Buckeyes, and the advanced-stat mat…
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Championship Week has arrived, and Scott and James are backon CrimsonCASH to dissect the upcoming games and share their best bets for theBig Ten Championship! The hosts kicked off the season with a bang, going 14 and4 on their Big Ten regular season over/under predictions. Now, they're ready toplace some more bets for championship week. The guys di…
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Ep 1285 - Big Ten Championship Preview w Connor Onion
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41:30It's Big Ten Title Game Week, and this is NOT a drill!Connor Onion from the Big Ten Network is back on CrimsonCast to discuss Indiana football's unbelievable 12-0 season and their Big Ten Championship matchup against Ohio State. The guys are still pinching themselves, talking about howthe Hoosiers have been "extraordinary" on defense holding oppone…
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Sayin. Mendoza. 12-0 on the Line. BIG Ten Preview with NBC Sports' Joshua Perry
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25:49Brandon Brown and Grant Perry are joined by NBC’s Joshua Perry to talk a little bit about “The Game”. From there, Perry breaks down the matchup between Ohio State and Indiana in the Big Ten title game. Throw in some CFP discussion and whatever the heck is going on at Penn State and you have one heck of an episode Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co…
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Ep 1284 - Dane Sanzenbacher Discusses Indiana vs Ohio State
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47:51Galen Clavio welcomes Dane Sanzenbacher of 97.1 The Fan in Columbus for a full deep-dive into Saturday’s Big Ten Championship Game between #2 Indiana and #1 Ohio State. They look back at last year’s matchup, break down how both teams evolved into undefeated juggernauts, examine the coaching continuity and talent development on both sides, and talk …
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Ep 1283 - Indiana vs Ohio State Preview with Stefan Krajisnik
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1:05:06Galen Clavio is joined by Stefan Krajisnik of Cleveland.com and Buckeye Talk for a deep-dive preview of the Big Ten Championship Game between #1 Ohio State and #2 Indiana. The two look back at last year’s matchup, analyze how both programs have evolved, break down the key positional battles, and discuss the spectacle and stakes of this unprecedente…
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Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield break down Indiana’s historic 12–0 regular season after obliterating Purdue in West Lafayette. The Hoosiers dominate the Old Oaken Bucket again, unleash a devastating rushing attack, and lock in a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game. The guys analyze IU’s complete performance, the rise of one of the nation’s best …
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Scott and James are back for Week 14 of CrimsonCASH, and they've got a full plate of Big Ten rivalries to gobble up before Thanksgiving! This week, the hosts are thankful for a few things: Their successful futures bets, especially the wins on UCLA under 5.5, Michigan State under 5.5, and Northwestern over 3.5 wins, with the potential for the Purdue…
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Ep 1281 - Purdue Preview Episode featuring Mitchell Paige
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1:14:51Galen Clavio welcomes former IU wideout Mitchell Paige back to CrimsonCast to break down the Old Oaken Bucket showdown between Indiana and Purdue. The two dive deep into IU’s undefeated run, the culture Curt Cignetti has built, the future of the program, and why this matchup means so much to players, alumni, and fans. Then Galen turns to the number…
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Rivarly Week: Michigan looks to continue their streak
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25:34With one final week of regular season games, four Big Ten teams are still alive and playing for a berth in the conference title game. Indiana and Ohio State have been cruising all year and seem to be on a collision course with one another, while Oregon and Michigan are still hanging in there with a chance if the chips fall just right Hosted by Simp…
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Ep 1280 - Indiana beats Kansas State and is 6-0 in basketball
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1:03:47Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield dive into Indiana basketball’s 86–69 win over Kansas State — a dominant performance that has IU off to a 6–0 start. The guys discuss what’s clicking for the Hoosiers, how Darian DeVries has quickly restored energy to the program, and what this team’s ceiling could be heading into Big Ten play. They break down the ke…
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Ep 1279 - Indiana Football Bye Week Breakdown with Taylor Lehman
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1:16:39Galen Clavio and Taylor Lehman from Bite Sized Bison dive deep into Indiana’s bye week — looking back on the Hoosiers’ undefeated run, the players who’ve stepped up in 2025, and how IU’s recruiting success is shaping the future of the program. They discuss Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman-caliber season, the emergence of new offensive and defensive stars…
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Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Indiana’s 31–7 win over Wisconsin — capping an undefeated home slate and moving the Hoosiers to 11–0 for the first time in program history. They discuss IU’s methodical dominance, Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman-caliber efficiency, and what the win means for Indiana’s College Football Playoff position. The guys als…
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Ep 1277 - Wisconsin Preview LIVE from Homefield at Tracks
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50:53A special live episode of CrimsonCast from Homefield at Tracks in Bloomington. Galen is joined by The Hoosier Network's Ian Plaskoff to discuss Indiana's final regular season home game against Wisconsin, and also talk some IU men's basketball after their hot offensive start to the season.
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Scott and James are back for Week 12 of Crimson Cash, where they navigate a world without song-for-team music beds thanks to a little thing called "copyright infringement." Apparently, a meme corn song was just too good (or too protected) for Spotify and YouTube. Now, they're on the hunt for royalty-free music—or maybe just some AI slop or animal n…
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Scott and Galen went live immediately after the Indiana - Penn State game to talk about the Hoosiers' improbable last-minute comeback win against the Nittany Lions. It was Indiana's first-ever win at Penn State, and the final drive and final catch will go down in history as among the greatest and most memorable in the annals of Indiana football. We…
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On this episode of CrimsonCast, Galen previews Indiana football's trip to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions in State College, PA this weekend. We take a look at the advanced stats for this game, courtesy of Bite-Sized Bison, and examine the offensive and defensive matchups for both teams. We also look back at what's happened with Penn State's se…
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This week, Scott's son makes an almost-interrupting cameo, reminding everyone that while Scott has an "On Air" light, his family "does not take this as seriously" (01:36). The conversation covers the usual Big Ten and national lines, with talk of Ohio State rolling over Purdue (11:21) and Washington covering against Wisconsin (08:05). The Hoosiers …
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Ep 1274 - 2025-26 Indiana Men's Basketball Preview Podcast
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1:15:43Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield are back with a deep dive into the 2025-26 Indiana men’s basketball season — breaking down the complete reset under new head coach Darian DeVries, the program’s shifting culture, and why this roster feels unlike any IU team in recent memory. We look at how Indiana got here, what could make this rebuild different, an…
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Ep 1273 - Indiana at Maryland Recap
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1:34:28Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Indiana’s 55–10 domination of Maryland — another statement road win for the undefeated Hoosiers. They break down Fernando Mendoza’s steady leadership, the Hoosiers’ record-setting rushing attack, and a defense that continues to overwhelm opponents week after week. The guys also look at Indiana’s playoff chance…
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Galen Clavio breaks down Indiana’s road matchup at Maryland — using advanced stats and insights from Bite Sized Bison to explain what the Hoosiers need to do to stay unbeaten.Galen analyzes where the Terrapins are most dangerous, how Indiana’s top-ranked defense matches up against Maryland’s struggling offense, and what to expect from Fernando Mend…
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CrimsonCast Special Edition - The Sports Gambling Scandals
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55:19NOTE: There is no IU related content in this episode, so if something non-IU related doesn't appeal to you, please feel free to skip it! CrimsonCast is joined by Nathan Shriberg and Peter Maiorano to unpack the growing gambling scandals surrounding the NBA — including allegations against some key league figures. The crew breaks down what’s known so…
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Join Scott and James for Week 10 of CrimsonCASH! James somehow managed to turn $172 in free bets into over $300, proving once again that he's either a betting genius or just incredibly lucky (he's probably just lucky). Scott, meanwhile, is still mixing up his zeros when talking about odds, but at least he's not betting on 18-inning baseball games. …
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Ep 1271 - Indiana vs UCLA Recap Podcast
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1:31:12Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Indiana’s 56–6 blowout win over UCLA — another dominant performance for the 8-0 Hoosiers. They break down Fernando Mendoza’s continued Heisman campaign, IU’s complete control on both sides of the ball, and what this win means for Indiana’s College Football Playoff chances. Presented by Homefield Apparel.…
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Ep 1270 - UCLA Preview Live from Homefield at Tracks
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40:46GC is joined by Nathan Shriberg and Peter Maiorano (the producing team behind Big Red Carpet) plus a couple of special guests to preview Indiana vs UCLA. We talk about the keys to Indiana's offensive attack vs the Bruins, discuss what the defense needs to do in order to stop Nico Iamaleava, and more.…
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CrimsonCASH Week 9 - Scott on vacation, so no time for a description. Just know there will be great B1G picks and some video of Sesame Street characters.
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Ep 1269 - Indiana Football is 7-0 After Clinically Dispatching of Michigan State
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1:05:40Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Indiana’s 38–13 win over Michigan State — a dominant, businesslike homecoming victory. They break down Fernando Mendoza’s near-perfect day, IU’s offensive balance, the defense’s steady control, and how the Hoosiers continue proving they belong among the nation’s best. Presented by Homefield Apparel.…
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Ep 1268 - Michigan State - Indiana Football Preview
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33:54This podcast starts with a quick overview of Curt Cignetti's new contract, what it means for Indiana football and college football, and how Indiana fans should feel about the current state of the program and where it can go. We then migrate to a preview of the Indiana - Michigan State game coming up this Homecoming weekend. Can Indiana put a histor…
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Ep 1267 - Mid-Season Recap from POSH Hotel
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34:06Scott and Galen do a mid-season recap from The Curt Cignetti Room in the POSH Hotel on Kirkwood Avenue. We discuss the current state of IU Football, look back at the expectations from the start of the season and how they have played out, and look ahead to the rest of the year. (Note that this was recorded just before the Cignetti contract news came…
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Join Scott and James for another exciting episode of CrimsonCASH! Last week, the guys are seven-and-two, bringing their season record to 42 and 27, which means if you had placed a $10 bet on all their predictions this year, you'd be up $145!In this episode: Game Picks: Scott and James dive into their picks for Week 8, covering Nebraska at Minnesota…
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Scott and Galen reconvene to talk about Indiana's program-redefining win at Autzen Stadium. We discuss the Hoosiers' amazing gameplan and approach against Oregon, with particular attention paid to the defense's stifling of a high-flying Oregon offense. We also talk about the larger ramifications of the game, including Indiana's national perception …
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Ep 1265 - Indiana vs Oregon Preview | CrimsonCast with Galen Clavio & Rhett Lewis
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1:15:52Galen Clavio previews Indiana’s massive top-10 matchup at Oregon — with Rhett Lewis joining in the first segment to break down how the Hoosiers can win at Autzen Stadium. Then Galen dives into the advanced stats, key matchups, and what the numbers reveal about both teams heading into Saturday. Presented by Homefield Apparel.…
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Scott and James are back, and they're bringingthe heat (and probably a few bad bets). They're making money, baby, up to 35-25 on the year! The Hoosier Hot Streak is so hot it's got four legs this week, so you know a parlay is coming your way. They kick things off with Iowa going to Wisconsin, where theBadgers are three-and-a-half-point underdogs at…
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Ep 1264 - Big Ten Title Contenders + A Potential Private Equity Move? | IU Bye Week Special
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1:37:40It’s Indiana’s bye week, but Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield aren’t taking a break. This week on CrimsonCast, the guys step back and look at the Big Ten landscape — breaking down which teams are best positioned for a shot at the conference title game and where Indiana fits into that picture. They also dive into the Big Ten’s reported exploration o…
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Join Scott and James for another action-packed episode of CrimsonCASH! This week, they dive deep into the world of college football, covering: Fernando Mendoza's Big Year: Is he a dark horse Heisman candidate? The guys discuss his impressive performance and his unexpected appearance in the CrimsonCASH intro video. Iowa Game Controversy: Scott and J…
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Ep 1263 - Live from Iowa - Indiana Wins 20-15
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39:30Live from Iowa City after IU's win, Galen and Scott recap a tough road win. How IU was able to get the W, and what it means for this program and this season.
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Ep 1262 - Indiana vs Iowa Preview with Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison
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1:00:55Galen Clavio welcomes Taylor Lehman from Bite Sized Bison to preview Indiana’s trip to Iowa. They dig into the advanced stats, look back at IU’s dominant win over Illinois, and highlight the key matchups that will shape the game in Iowa City. Can the Hoosiers keep rolling and stay undefeated? Presented by Homefield Apparel.…
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Ep 1261 - Indiana waxes Illinois and is 4-0 on the season
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1:33:08Indiana waxed 9th-ranked Illinois on Saturday, winning 63-10 behind a dominant performance in all three phases of the game. Scott and Galen did a live show to recap the game, talk about the key moments for the Hoosiers, celebrate the incredible atmosphere in Memorial Stadium, and discuss where Indiana currently sits within the College Football Play…
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