Galen Clavio and Taylor Lehman from Bite Sized Bison dive deep into Indiana’s bye week — looking back on the Hoosiers’ undefeated run, the players who’ve stepped up in 2025, and how IU’s recruiting success is shaping the future of the program.

They discuss Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman-caliber season, the emergence of new offensive and defensive stars, and the analytics behind Indiana’s dominance. Plus: how the Hoosiers have built a national recruiting profile and why it’s sustainable.

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