Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield are back on CrimsonCast with a wide-ranging mid-May episode. They open with Indy 500 season, IMS nostalgia, Homefield gear, and a very important Purdue Chipotle achievement before turning to Indiana basketball’s latest roster additions.

The guys discuss Justin Munden, Clemens Sokolov, how Darren DeVries’ roster is coming together, why continuity matters after last year’s reset, and what IU’s Big Ten schedule looks like on paper. They also talk about the importance of reconnecting Indiana basketball with fans around the state, Curt Cignetti’s White House visit with IU football, Scott’s new Crimson Era history series, and the pros and cons of expanding the NCAA Tournament to 76 teams.

Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio are back on CrimsonCast for a wide-ranging offseason IU football conversation. They start with travel stories, mascots, and the long-awaited Homefield Rose Bowl jacket before getting into Indiana’s spring game, Josh Hoover, Carter Smith, the wide receiver room, and the overall vibe around a program trying to defend its spot at the top.

They also talk about the Northwestern game moving to Friday night, IU’s White House visit, Charlie Becker’s growing fan-favorite status, and the debate over a possible 24-team College Football Playoff. Naturally, it all ends with a serious discussion of Pop-Tart Bowl flavor possibilities.

What if Indiana finished the job in Columbus? 🤔

On this episode of The Crimson Era, Scott and Coach dive into Indiana football’s heartbreaking 2024 loss at Ohio State — and unpack the massive “what if” hanging over that game.

Could IU have made the Big Ten Championship? Hosted a College Football Playoff game? Changed the entire trajectory of the program even sooner?

The guys break down how close the Hoosiers really were, why the final score was misleading, and how that loss may have fueled Indiana’s rise into a national power under Curt Cignetti.

Topics include:

• The special teams mistakes that swung the Ohio State game
• Why Indiana was closer than people remember
• Alternate CFP scenarios if IU wins in Columbus
• Could the Hoosiers have beaten Oregon?
• How the 2024 losses helped shape the 2025 championship run
• Lessons Curt Cignetti and IU learned from hostile road environments
• Why Indiana football now has a target on its back

Plus:
🏀 Previewing future Crimson Era episodes on the 1992 Final Four run and Jay Edwards

Drop your own IU “what if” scenarios in the comments and let us know what Crimson Era topic we should tackle next.

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TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro + sponsor shoutouts
01:30 The “What If Indiana Beat Ohio State?” premise
03:00 Why the game felt closer than the final score
06:45 Reimagining Indiana’s CFP path
09:00 Would IU have beaten Oregon?
14:00 How the Ohio State loss helped fuel 2025
18:00 Lessons learned from Ohio State & Notre Dame
23:00 Could Indiana have sustained a title run in 2024?
26:00 How Cignetti is building long-term success
31:30 Previewing future Crimson Era episodes

Note: timestamps may not appear as clickable links for every listener depending on platform/app.

Galen Clavio reacts to Stewart Mandel’s profile of Curt Cignetti and uses it as a jumping-off point for a bigger conversation about Indiana football’s stunning rise, the confidence driving the program, and the challenge of sustaining success after a national championship season.

This episode looks at Cignetti’s process, the idea of “controlled arrogance,” the parallels to Bob Knight-era Indiana basketball, and why IU’s next challenge may be even harder than the climb itself. Galen also reflects on how far CrimsonCast — and Indiana football fans — have come from the low point of 2023 to the top of the sport.

The Crimson Era is officially underway—and we’re starting with the stories that define IU.

Coach Brian Tonsoni and Scott Caulfield kick off a new show dedicated to Indiana athletics history—diving into the moments, teams, and eras that shaped IU basketball and football. This is about legacy, perspective, and the conversations Hoosier fans love to have.

If you’ve ever debated the greatest IU teams, relived iconic moments, or wondered “what if?”—this show is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• The vision behind The Crimson Era
• Why IU basketball and football history deserve a deeper look
• Memorable teams, turning points, and defining eras
• How the past connects to where IU stands today
• The kinds of debates and stories we’ll tackle moving forward

And we’re making this interactive 👇

👉 Next episode topic:
What if the 2024 IU Football team beat Ohio State in Columbus?
What changes? How does the season—and maybe the program—shift from there?

Send us your questions, takes, and theories—we’ll feature the best ones on the show.

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Drop your favorite IU memories and your “what if” scenarios in the comments, subscribe, and help us build The Crimson Era.

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Coming to you from Hawaii, Galen Clavio puts a bow on a wild April in IU sports and answers two big listener questions—one about college football, one about Indiana basketball.

First, Galen reacts to the semi-viral Kirby Smart comments about why the Big Ten has won three straight national titles, and explains why “blue chip ratio” arguments don’t tell the whole story anymore in the NIL/portal era. He breaks down why evaluation, development, and coaching innovation matter more than ever—and why Indiana’s championship season is the ultimate counterexample to old assumptions.

Then he shifts to basketball and the news that student seating at Assembly Hall is changing, with students moving into both end zones. Galen explains why that’s a smart atmosphere play, how it can help IU re-create real home-court advantage, and why making Assembly Hall feel electric again will take both roster improvement and structural changes.

It’s Derby week—and we’re diving into one of the most fun (and chaotic) betting events of the year 🏇

In this episode of CrimsonCASH, we break down the Kentucky Derby from a bettor’s perspective: how to approach the race, what actually matters, and the horses we’re putting money on. Whether you’re a seasoned degenerate or someone who only bets the Derby once a year, this one’s for you.

We keep it simple, fun, and actionable—no overcomplicated trifecta math required.

• How to read the Kentucky Derby board (without losing your mind)
• Why gate position matters more than you think
• Favorites vs long shots (and why favorites rarely win)
• Our betting strategy for the race
• Horses we like, including:
• Horses we’re fading and why

Plus:

• Quick breakdown of betting types (win/place/show, exacta, trifecta)
• DK Horse app tips and what to expect
• Bonus: a legit mint julep recipe for Derby Day 🍹

If you’re building a Derby card this weekend, this is a great place to start.

Drop your picks in the comments—especially if you’ve got a long shot we should be on 👇

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Galen Clavio is joined by Sydney Parrish for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with Sydney’s growing broadcasting career — what she’s learned on camera, what surprised her about the work, and how her playing background shapes the way she sees the game.Then the focus turns to Indiana women’s basketball and the offseason reset: what Teri Moren’s program is building with a strong incoming freshman class, how the portal additions fit, and why next season’s roster looks like a better blend of talent, shooting, and versatility after a “growing pains” year. They also discuss the unique challenges of the modern women’s game — travel, physicality, height matchups across conferences — and what Indiana needs to do to climb back into the Big Ten’s top tier.

Live from the Memorial Stadium parking lot right after Indiana’s spring game, Galen Clavio is joined by CFB with Sam to break down what they saw, what matters, and what to take with the necessary spring-game caveats (especially with much of the offensive line out).

They discuss the biggest standouts — including Turbo Richard’s burst in the run game, Tyler Morris’ highlight touchdown catch, early impressions of Josh Hoover, and how deep the receiver room looks with Nick Marsh, Shazz Preston, and more. On defense, they highlight the front’s penetration, the depth/versatility up front, and why this unit again looks like it can be a weekly problem for opposing coordinators. They also hit special teams (two huge-leg kickers!), the recruiting weekend atmosphere, and what this event says about Indiana’s momentum after the national title.

Galen Clavio previews the Little 500 races from Bill Armstrong Stadium as Bloomington gears up for the biggest weekend of the year — including the 75th running of the men’s race. Galen is joined by two senior IU student broadcasters who will be on the call this weekend: Zach Browning (women’s race play-by-play) and Nick Rodecap (men’s race play-by-play).

Zach breaks down the women’s field, starting with Theta on the pole and the chase group behind them (including Teter, Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Melanzana, CSF, and more), plus how weather could affect race-day strategy.

Then Nick previews a loaded men’s race, headlined by Cutters’ dominant spring series and Black Key Bulls’ quest for a three-peat — with SAE, Fiji, Sig Ep, and a deep group of contenders ready to make it a chess match over 200 laps.