In this continuation of our 2025 Hoosier Football Schedule Preview, Coach Griff picks up where he left off — after breaking down the pivotal early-season trio of Illinois, Iowa, and Oregon, known as “The Defining Three.”

Now, in Part 2, it’s time to examine the next stretch of Indiana’s journey through the Big Ten gauntlet.

In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff takes a deep dive into:

🧱 Game 6: Michigan State – A renewed rivalry and the fight for the Brass Spittoon

💥 Game 7: UCLA – A high-speed, cross-division clash at home against the Bruins

⚠️ Game 8: Maryland – A sneaky road trap against an unpredictable Terps squad

He breaks down key matchups, positional outlooks, and how Indiana can reset or reload in the heart of the season. Plus:

🎥 Coach Griff’s Film Room returns with analysis on opponent tendencies

📊 Stat lines, impact players, and midseason momentum projections

Whether the Hoosiers are 3–3 or 5–1 coming out of the first half, this stretch could define their postseason trajectory.

🎙️ Will Illinois, Iowa & Oregon Define Indiana’s Playoff Fate?

Indiana Football took the nation by storm in 2024 with an unforgettable run to the College Football Playoff. But in 2025, the Hoosiers face a new challenge: proving it wasn’t a fluke.

In this episode of the Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down the three-game stretch that will define Indiana’s postseason fate:

🏟️ Game 1 vs Illinois (Sept 20)

⚔️ Big Ten opener in Bloomington against a veteran Illini squad led by Luke Altmyer and Gabe Jacas.

🛡️ Game 2 at Iowa (Sept 27)

⚠️ A road test in Kinnick Stadium where the Hoosiers must survive a ferocious defense and hostile environment.

🌪️ Game 3 at Oregon (Oct 11)

🌍 A national spotlight game in Eugene against a loaded Ducks team with CFP title hopes.

💥 Coach Griff breaks down:

• What Indiana must prove in 2025

• Strengths and weaknesses of each opponent

• Keys to victory on both sides of the ball

• Score predictions and playoff implications

📈 Can Curt Cignetti’s squad go 2–1 and stay in the playoff hunt? Or will the doubters be proven right?

📩 Drop your predictions in the comments!

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📌 Description:

In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down all the action from June as Indiana Football continues to build its 2026 recruiting class. Coach Griff dives into key storylines from the month, including recent commitments, standout camp performances, and which high-profile prospects are still weighing their options.

You’ll also hear a detailed preview of what lies ahead in July—official visits, evaluation periods, and potential decision timelines for several top targets. With expert insight from TheHoosier.com, this episode delivers everything you need to know about where IU stands on the recruiting trail.

🔴 Who’s committed?

⚪ Who’s still on the board?

⚫ What’s next for Coach Cig's staff this summer?

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