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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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?

Hit play and stay ahead of the curve with your go-to IU Football podcast.

Coach Shannon Griffith is joined by special guest Zach Browning from TheHoosier.com to break down the latest in Indiana Football recruiting.

They kick things off with the commitment of 4⭐ EDGE Kevontay Hugan, then shift focus to California QB Luke Fahy, who just wrapped up a visit to Bloomington. What did Fahy think of the trip—and where do the Hoosiers currently stand in his recruitment? The guys head to the film room to evaluate what makes Luke such a coveted 2026 prospect.

To wrap it up, Shannon and Zach break down the House vs. NCAA Settlement and what it means for Indiana in the new era of revenue-sharing and NIL-driven recruiting.

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🎧 SPECIAL EDITION: NCAA vs. House Settlement Breakdown

Dylan Sinn from the Journal Gazette joins Coach Shannon Griffith for a must-hear episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate! We dive into the $2.8 billion House vs. NCAA settlement, what it means for the future of college athletics, and how it will impact Indiana Football, player compensation, and recruiting in the Big Ten. 💰🏈

We also break down how quarterbacks may now earn 7-figure salaries, the role of NIL moving forward, and what fans, donors, and athletes should expect as the college football landscape shifts dramatically.

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🎙️ Don’t miss this deep dive with one of the best college sports reporters in the game!

Buffed Rime T-Cal joins the tailgate to discuss the Hoosier Defense and how much they have improved from the 23 season to the 1-2 2024 season. Then I will give you 3 primary reasons to be optimistic

🎙️ On this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, I’m joined by Drew Rosenberg from TheHoosier.com as we break down the recent Hoosier Connect event at Huber’s Winery 🍷. We dive into what Coach Curt Cignetti had to say about the future of Indiana Football recruiting, the evolving College Football Playoff landscape, and how the looming House vs NCAA settlement could reshape the sport. Plus, we preview a jam-packed month of June for the Hoosiers on the trail and in the headlines. Don’t miss this one!

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Is Fernando Mendoza worthy of the hype? 🧐 I broke down the film to see if QB1 is the real deal for the Hoosiers 🔍🎥

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