HOOSIER FOOTBALL TAILGATE

The undefeated #7 Indiana Hoosiers (5-0) hit the road for their toughest test yet — a showdown in Eugene against the #3 Oregon Ducks (5-0) on Saturday afternoon in front of a national CBS audience.

Host Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down everything you need to know before kickoff:

🏈 Full Oregon scouting report and key players to watch

📊 Head-to-head offensive and defensive stats

🎥 Coach Griff’s Video Room analysis – ...

The Hoosiers are back from the bye week and it’s a big one — Oregon is next on the schedule. Indiana is 5-0 for the second straight season, but can Curt Cignetti’s team keep the momentum rolling as they face one of the Big Ten’s top contenders?

In this episode of The Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down:

• What Indiana has shown so far through the first half of the season

• Key improvements coming out ...

Indiana Football has done it again — back-to-back seasons starting 5-0 under Curt Cignetti. But how do the Hoosiers of 2025 compare to last year’s historic 2024 squad?

Coach Griff breaks it all down:

✅ 2024 flashback and what worked in that playoff run

✅ 2025 breakdown: Fernando Mendoza’s hot start, Roman Hemby’s ground game, Elijah “Waffle House” Sarratt, and a defense giving up less than 10 points per game

✅ Statistical comparisons: ...

The Hoosiers went into Kinnick Stadium and came out with a hard-fought 20–15 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Despite questionable play calls and two critical 4th-and-1 stops by Iowa, Indiana’s defense and timely execution carried the day. The win pushes IU to #9 in the AP Poll and #8 in the Coaches Poll as Curt Cignetti’s team keeps climbing the national rankings.

Join Coach Griff and the Hoosier Tailgate crew as we break down:

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The Hoosiers are riding high after a dominant win over Illinois and now face a massive challenge on the road in Iowa City. Join Coach Shannon Griffith as he breaks down everything you need to know about Indiana vs. Iowa.

In this episode:

• Scouting Iowa’s offense & defense – strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies

• Key matchups Indiana must win at Kinnick

• How Curt Cignetti and Mike Shanahan can scheme to attack Iowa’s defens...

Indiana Football delivered a statement win in Bloomington, dismantling the #9 Illinois Fighting Illini 63–10. The Hoosiers move up to #11 in the AP Poll and now shift their focus to a massive Big Ten showdown with the Iowa Hawkeyes.

On this episode of The Hoosier Tailgate, Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down:

• How Indiana dominated Illinois in all three phases of the game

• The key players and turning points that fueled the 63–10 ...

The Indiana Hoosiers are set to open Big Ten play against the Illinois Fighting Illini this Saturday, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Coach Griff breaks down the key matchups, offensive game plan, defensive adjustments, and what Indiana must do to set the tone early in conference play.

🏈 Topics Covered:

• Illinois’s offensive and defensive strengths

• Indiana’s keys to victory in the trenches

• Top players to watch from both ...

Indiana football obliterated Indiana State 73-0 to finish non-conference play at 3-0. The Hoosiers racked up 680 yards of offense, held the Sycamores to just 77 total yards, and got huge performances from Omar Cooper Jr. (10 catches, 207 yards, 4 TDs) and freshman RB Khobie Martin (Fishers, IN).

Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down the Indiana State beatdown, how the Hoosiers stacked up against their game goals, and what this 3-0 ...

• Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down keys to victory, ISU playmakers, and why IU is set to roll into 3–0.

The Hoosiers are back under the lights at Memorial Stadium for their final non-conference matchup as they take on the undefeated Indiana State Sycamores. Both teams enter at 2–0, with Indiana State averaging nearly 40 points per game behind quarterback Elijah Owens and running back Plez Lawrence.

Coach Shannon Griffith bre...

The Hoosiers answered every critic with a dominant 56-9 win over Kennesaw State. After a shaky Week 1, Indiana went 4-for-7 in the red zone, Fernando Mendoza threw 4 TDs, Elijah Sarratt snagged 3 scores, and the defense lived in the backfield with 14 TFLs.

We’ll also take you around the Big Ten scoreboard, the latest AP & Coaches Poll, and what this win means as Indiana heads into conference play at Maryland.

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Former Indiana quarterback Dexter Williams returns to Memorial Stadium, this time leading Kennesaw State against his old teammates. Coach Griff breaks down the storylines, including IU’s defensive keys after giving up explosive runs to Old Dominion, the Owls’ run-heavy attack, and what it will take for Indiana to move to 2–0. Plus, Big Ten Week 2 matchups, odds, and a full KSU 2-deep breakdown. Can the Hoosiers stay disciplined and...

Indiana rolled up 309 rushing yards in a 27–14 win over Old Dominion — but red-zone struggles turned a would-be blowout into a fourth-quarter sweat. In this episode of Hoosier Tailgate LIVE, Coach Griff breaks down:

🏈 The Good – Dominant rushing attack (Hemby, Black, Beebe Jr.), 41 minutes of possession

🚨 The Bad – 6 red-zone trips, only 20 points

🎥 Coach’s Clicker: The Tape Don’t Lie – Report card grades + film highlights

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For Indiana, this game is less about the opponent and more about proving discipline, execution, and composure under the weight of expectations. The Hoosiers have the talent to win decisively. But if they let Old Dominion hang around, Memorial Stadium could quickly turn from celebration to shock.

Final Word For Indiana, this game is less about the opponent and more about proving discipline, execution, and composure under the weight o...

It’s officially Game Week for Indiana Football! After an 11–2 season and a College Football Playoff run, the Hoosiers reload in Year 2 under Curt Cignetti.

Coach Griff and Aaron Woebbeking (Hoosier Sports Connection) break down:

• Key takeaways from Cignetti’s presser on Old Dominion

• Football 101: O-Line gap schemes and how they fuel Inside Zone & Power

• Big Ten & CFP outlook heading into 2025

• Bold Week 1 predictions and fan ta...

The Hoosier Football Tailgate teams up with TheHoosier.com crew to deliver our 3 bold predictions for the 2025 Indiana Football season.Curt Cignetti enters year two with momentum, but will it translate to wins in a loaded Big Ten? We’ve got hot takes, bold calls, and fearless forecasts for what’s ahead in Bloomington this fall.In this episode:🔥 Bold Call #1 – Breakout players who will surprise the Big Ten🔥 Bold Call #2 – The game...

Boom! The Hoosier Tailgate Podcast with Coach Shannon Griffith is back with a packed episode. We start with Brett McMurphy’s recent comments on Indiana’s tough football scheduling and what it means for the Hoosiers moving forward. Then, we shift into game week prep for Old Dominion, highlight the massive $50 million Merchant Bank Field sponsorship, and share some exciting news — the Hoosier Tailgate has officially partnered with Fa...

Get ready, Hoosier Nation! 🏈 In this episode of Hoosier Tailgate, Coach Shannon Griffith takes you inside Indiana Football’s 2025 Offensive Depth Chart — breaking down every position group on the attack. From the quarterback battle to the playmakers on the outside, we’ll dive deep into the players who will drive IU’s scoring punch this season.

🔥 Inside this episode:

• Quarterback competition and projected starter

• Running b...

Today on the Hoosier Tailgate, Coach Griff wraps up the Hoosiers' 2025 Schedule Preview. Coach Griff welcomes Colin McMahon from TheHoosier.com to discuss the Hoosier Practices he has attended and the article he wrote on the star players of the Hoosier Defense. Then Coach Griff will conclude his series on the Hoosiers' 2025 Schedule Preview, discussing the final three games against Penn State, Wisconsin, and Purdue. Will the Hoosie...

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 ...