Indiana football is national champion, and Tricia Whitaker and Sydney Parrish are still trying to process it.

In this emotional, joyful, and unfiltered episode of Sideline Stories, Tricia and Sydney look back on the moments that defined Indiana’s historic championship run — from the game-sealing interception, to Fernando Mendoza’s fearless fourth-down call, to the scenes on Kirkwood and inside Hard Rock Stadium.

They share personal stories from the stands, the aftermath in Miami, broken phones, tears, disbelief, and what this title means for Bloomington, IU fans everywhere, and everyone who stayed through the hard years. They also reflect on the leadership of Curt Cignetti, the toughness of Fernando Mendoza, and the long-arc vision of Scott Dolson.

This episode isn’t analysis — it’s memory-making.
And it’s one every Hoosier will want to revisit.

Tricia Whitaker and Sydney Parrish are joined by Mark Cuban for a special tailgate interview ahead of Indiana football’s College Football Playoff semifinal in Atlanta.

Fresh off IU’s Peach Bowl win and on the way to the national championship, Cuban shares why this Hoosiers run feels different, what separates Curt Cignetti from other elite coaches, and why he continues to invest time, money, and passion into Indiana University.

Recorded live at the Upland Brewery tailgate with only minutes before kickoff, this conversation captures Cuban’s unfiltered excitement, his thoughts on building winning teams, and what it truly means to be a Hoosier — even decades after graduating.

This is a must-watch episode for IU fans and anyone interested in leadership, culture, and elite program turnarounds.

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Hosted by Tricia Whitaker and Sydney Parrish, Sideline Stories brings you candid, behind-the-scenes conversations with the athletes, leaders, and icons shaping sports culture — on campus and far beyond.

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Coming off one of the most program-defining moments in Indiana football history, Tricia Whitaker and Sydney Parrish sit down with Jeremy Gray, Indiana University’s Associate Athletic Director, for a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together.

Jeremy reflects on the Rose Bowl win over Alabama, the culture shift under Curt Cignetti, the viral bison mascot reveal, and why this season has united the entire IU community in a way he’s never seen before. He also shares incredible insight into Cignetti’s obsessive preparation, Fernando Mendoza’s toughness and leadership, and how Athletic Director Scott Dolson empowered staff to take bold risks.

If you want to understand why Indiana football reached this level — and what makes this moment sustainable — this is a must-watch episode.

🎙 About Sideline StoriesHosted by Tricia Whitaker and Sydney Parrish, Sideline Stories delivers candid, behind-the-scenes conversations with the people shaping sports culture — from athletes and administrators to broadcasters and storytellers.

👍 Like, subscribe, and share with a Hoosier who still can’t believe this season is real.