Why Bryant Haines deserves the Broyles Award, Bray Lynch/Hoosiers Connect, a breakdown of how Indiana's c/o 2026 is shaping up, including targets, Official Visits, & overall feel, the SoCal Hot Sauce Game of the Week: Super Bowl LIX, & more...

Plus, a brief look at who could--and who won't--be the next Head Coach of Indiana Basketball (yes, we went there).

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Shoutout to the boys, Wave, NxckSkrxll, & Cygnar for the Intro (1621) and Outro (Butter Symphony) music off their new EP, Friends & Collaborators: Inst., Vol. 1, out on streaming services now! Follow the boys on Instagram for the latest updates on existing & new music:

-Wave (@_.wavewavewave._)

-NxckSkrxll (@NxckSkrxll)

-Cygnar (@Cygnar)

#NeverDaunted

#IUFB

Bryant Haines is a Hoosiers, Junior Days, Mendoza's media tour, Ponds' CFB25 Stars of the Season card, CJ West and Trey Wedig at the Shrine Bowl, the boys tackle the latest roster update & more...

Indiana Football is just getting started.

If you can, consider donating to those affected by the California Wildfires.

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Shoutout to the boys, Wave, NxckSkrxll, & Cygnar for the Intro (1621) and Outro (Butter Symphony) music off their new EP, Friends & Collaborators: Inst., Vol. 1, out on streaming services now! Follow the boys on Instagram for the latest updates on existing & new music:

-Wave (@_.wavewavewave._)

-NxckSkrxll (@NxckSkrxll)

-Cygnar (@Cygnar)

#NeverDaunted

#IUFB

The off-season is officially in full swing, the boys have you covered.

Indiana coaches on the trail, IU players receiving recognition for their season, upgrades to Memorial Stadium, Kurtis Rourke draft fits, El Bonko's near-legendary future, the National Championship wrap-up & more...

If you can, consider donating to those affected by the California Wildfires.

Shoutout to SoCal Hot Sauce, check out SoCalHotSauce.com and use promo code "Cigs Inside" to get 10% off your orders!

Shoutout to the boys, Wave, NxckSkrxll, & Cygnar for the Intro (1621) and Outro (Butter Symphony) music off their new EP, Friends & Collaborators: Inst., Vol. 1, out on streaming services now! Follow the boys on Instagram for the latest updates on existing & new music:

-Wave (@_.wavewavewave._)

-NxckSkrxll (@NxckSkrxll)

-Cygnar (@Cygnar)

#NeverDaunted

#IUFB

There's always something to talk about in the world of Indiana Football.

Bryant Haines/Penn State rumors, c/o 2025 already getting started, Hoosiers Connect going to work, Curt Cignetti winning more COTY awards (shocker), and a brief look ahead to the National Championship.

If you can, consider donating to those affected by the California Wildfires.

Shoutout to SoCal Hot Sauce, check out SoCalHotSauce.com and use promo code "Cigs Inside" to get 10% off your orders!

Shoutout to the boys, Wave, NxckSkrxll, & Cygnar for the Intro (1621) and Outro (Butter Symphony) music off their new EP, Friends & Collaborators: Inst., Vol. 1, out on streaming services now! Follow the boys on Instagram for the latest updates on existing & new music:

-Wave (@_.wavewavewave._)

-NxckSkrxll (@NxckSkrxll)

-Cygnar (@Cygnar)

#NeverDaunted

#IUFB

The "offseason" is off to a flying start.

The IU Alliance, Kurtis Rourke playing on a torn ACL, Cig picking up another COTY, Kamara & Ponds back, Herbstreit/ESPN, Fernando Mendoza and the transfer portal class that's still growing, and the rest of what's going on with Indiana Football.

Shoutout to SoCal Hot Sauce, check out SoCalHotSauce.com and use promo code "Cigs Inside" to get 10% off your orders!

Shoutout to the boys, Wave, NxckSkrxll, & Cygnar for the Intro (1621) and Outro (Butter Symphony) music off their new EP, Friends & Collaborators: Inst., Vol. 1, out on streaming services now! Follow the boys on Instagram for the latest updates on existing & new music:

-Wave (@_.wavewavewave._)

-NxckSkrxll (@NxckSkrxll)

-Cygnar (@Cygnar)

#NeverDaunted

#IUFB

The boys celebrate Year 1 of the Curt Cignetti Era, talk ESPN vs IU, have a very real conversation about Indiana's trip to South Bend, discuss the public perception of Curt Cignetti & why he's the perfect coach for this university, and a hilariously timed Transfer Portal Christmas Wish List headlined by newest Hoosier commit Fernando Mendoza.

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Check out NikcoSports.com, where can purchase your Limited Edition College Football Playoff Bracket Ball using our link (https://shorturl.at/4YEUU)! Use promo code "CIGS" for $10 OFF your order!

Shoutout to the boys, Wave, NxckSkrxll, & Cygnar for the Intro (1621) and Outro (Butter Symphony) music off their new EP, Friends & Collaborators: Inst., Vol. 1, out on streaming services now! Follow the boys on Instagram for the latest updates on existing & new music:

-Wave (@_.wavewavewave._)

-NxckSkrxll (@NxckSkrxll)

-Cygnar (@Cygnar)

The Battle for Indiana kicks off the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff this Friday as the Hoosiers travel north to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

The boys breakdown The Smoke and what Indiana has to do to leave Notre Dame Stadium with a W.

Shoutout to SoCal Hot Sauce, check out SoCalHotSauce.com and use promo code "Cigs Inside" to get 10% off your orders!

Check out NikcoSports.com, where can purchase your Limited Edition College Football Playoff Bracket Ball using our link (https://shorturl.at/4YEUU)! Use promo code "CIGS" for $10 OFF your order!

Shoutout to the boys, Wave, NxckSkrxll, & Cygnar for the Intro (1621) and Outro (Butter Symphony) music off their new EP, Friends & Collaborators: Inst., Vol. 1, out on streaming services now! Follow the boys on Instagram for the latest updates on existing & new music:

-Wave (@_.wavewavewave._)

-NxckSkrxll (@NxckSkrxll)

-Cygnar (@Cygnar)

With a week to go before the Indiana and Notre Dame kick off the inaugural 12 team College Football Playoff, Alec and Brad took a look back at their Top 5 Moments of the Season, a look forward to what this transfer portal window could look like for the Hoosiers, and a brief look at the CFP Bracket.

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Check out NikcoSports.com, where can purchase your Limited Edition College Football Playoff Bracket Ball using our link (https://shorturl.at/4YEUU)! Use promo code "CIGS" for $10 OFF your order!

Shoutout to the boys, Wave, NxckSkrxll, & Cygnar for the Intro (1621) and Outro (Butter Symphony) music off their new EP, Friends & Collaborators: Inst., Vol. 1, out on streaming services now! Follow the boys on Instagram for the latest updates on existing & new music:

-Wave (@_.wavewavewave._)

-NxckSkrxll (@NxckSkrxll)

-Cygnar (@Cygnar)

The Hoosiers are in!

The Battle of Indiana will take place on December 20th between Indiana and Notre Dame.

The fellas talk The Smoke before breaking down the CFP bracket, Indiana's draw, and whether or not the committee got it right.

Shoutout to SoCal Hot Sauce, use promo code "Cigs Inside" to get 10% off your first order today!

Shoutout to the boys, Wave, NxckSkrxll, & Cygnar for the Intro (1621) and Outro (Butter Symphony) music off their new EP, Friends & Collaborators: Inst., Vol. 1, out on streaming services now! Follow the boys on Instagram for the latest updates on existing & new music:

-Wave (@_.wavewavewave._)

-NxckSkrxll (@NxckSkrxll)

-Cygnar (@Cygnar)

Did Indiana beat Purdue too badly? (No)

The Old Oaken Bucket is back in the safe hands of Mike Katic & the Indiana Hoosiers.

Alec & Brad thank this highly impactful senior class, as well as breakdown what the College Football Playoff Picture may look like come Sunday.

Shoutout to SoCal Hot Sauce, use promo code "Cigs Inside" to get 10% off your first order today!

Shoutout to the boys, Wave, NxckSkrxll, & Cygnar for the Intro (1621) and Outro (Butter Symphony) music off their new EP, Friends & Collaborators: Inst., Vol. 1, out on streaming services now! Follow the boys on Instagram for the latest updates on existing & new music:

-Wave (@_.wavewavewave._)

-NxckSkrxll (@NxckSkrxll)

-Cygnar (@Cygnar)