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Scott and Galen went live immediately after the Indiana - Penn State game to talk about the Hoosiers' improbable last-minute comeback win against the Nittany Lions. It was Indiana's first-ever win at Penn State, and the final drive and final catch will go down in history as among the greatest and most memorable in the annals of Indiana football. We talk about the struggles Indiana had in this game, the grit they showed in overcoming those struggles, and how the Hoosiers did it.

On this episode of CrimsonCast, Galen previews Indiana football's trip to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions in State College, PA this weekend. We take a look at the advanced stats for this game, courtesy of Bite-Sized Bison, and examine the offensive and defensive matchups for both teams. We also look back at what's happened with Penn State's season so far, and evaluate the ways that Indiana put themselves in the best position for a win.

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This week, Scott's son makes an almost-interrupting cameo, reminding everyone that while Scott has an "On Air" light, his family "does not take this as seriously" (01:36). The conversation covers the usual Big Ten and national lines, with talk of Ohio State rolling over Purdue (11:21) and Washington covering against Wisconsin (08:05). The Hoosiers are headed to Penn State as 14.5-point favorites (15:20), which leads to a discussion of Scott's incredible preseason bet on the game (14:14-14:44).They break down the "Hoosier Hot Streak" parlay (19:04) and what games are up for the "Keegan's Slice of the Pie" pizza money poll (21:51). Plus, you'll hear about Scott's incredible Halloween night involving Fireball shots (25:01) and James' trick-or-treat strategy involving a jump scare, a hockey mask (23:33), and a little girl who took a can of sardines... for her cat (24:27-24:29).Tune in for the takes, stay for the jokes!Sponsored by Homefield Apparel and The Posh Hotel Bloomington (01:48-02:25).

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield are back with a deep dive into the 2025-26 Indiana men’s basketball season — breaking down the complete reset under new head coach Darian DeVries, the program’s shifting culture, and why this roster feels unlike any IU team in recent memory.

We look at how Indiana got here, what could make this rebuild different, and which players (like Tucker DeVries and Lamar Wilkerson) will define the new era of Hoosier basketball.

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Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Indiana’s 55–10 domination of Maryland — another statement road win for the undefeated Hoosiers. They break down Fernando Mendoza’s steady leadership, the Hoosiers’ record-setting rushing attack, and a defense that continues to overwhelm opponents week after week.

The guys also look at Indiana’s playoff chances, the national perception of the Hoosiers, and preview next week’s trip to Penn State — a chance to clinch a path to the Big Ten title game.

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Galen Clavio breaks down Indiana’s road matchup at Maryland — using advanced stats and insights from Bite Sized Bison to explain what the Hoosiers need to do to stay unbeaten.Galen analyzes where the Terrapins are most dangerous, how Indiana’s top-ranked defense matches up against Maryland’s struggling offense, and what to expect from Fernando Mendoza, Roman Hemby, and the IU attack in College Park.

NOTE: There is no IU related content in this episode, so if something non-IU related doesn't appeal to you, please feel free to skip it!

CrimsonCast is joined by Nathan Shriberg and Peter Maiorano to unpack the growing gambling scandals surrounding the NBA — including allegations against some key league figures. The crew breaks down what’s known so far, the wild connections to organized crime, and what it means for the integrity of pro and college sports moving forward.They also discuss the history of betting in sports, the rise of legalized wagering, and why leagues like the NBA and NCAA may be facing their biggest credibility test yet.

Join Scott and James for Week 10 of CrimsonCASH! James somehow managed to turn $172 in free bets into over $300, proving once again that he's either a betting genius or just incredibly lucky (he's probably just lucky). Scott, meanwhile, is still mixing up his zeros when talking about odds, but at least he's not betting on 18-inning baseball games.

This week, they tackle the "game of the year that isn't," marvel at Michigan's "Mr. Bright Side" obsession, and debate whether Indiana is truly number two in the country. Plus, Keegan has moved on from pizza to zero-sugar Snapple peach tea, proving that even college kids appreciate a good deal. And get ready to vote on Spotify for the next "Keegan's Slice of the Pie" pick, because apparently, those votes do count! (Sometimes.)

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Indiana’s 56–6 blowout win over UCLA — another dominant performance for the 8-0 Hoosiers. They break down Fernando Mendoza’s continued Heisman campaign, IU’s complete control on both sides of the ball, and what this win means for Indiana’s College Football Playoff chances.

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GC is joined by Nathan Shriberg and Peter Maiorano (the producing team behind Big Red Carpet) plus a couple of special guests to preview Indiana vs UCLA. We talk about the keys to Indiana's offensive attack vs the Bruins, discuss what the defense needs to do in order to stop Nico Iamaleava, and more.