Even though it's a bye week for the Hoosiers, Trent and Tim are here to break down the state of the 5-0 football program. They start by giving out midterm grades for the season so far, landing on an A and an A- while highlighting the team's health and impressive record. However, they also discuss lingering concerns, like big-game play-calling and the defense's susceptibility to explosive plays.

The guys then dive into the top three narratives surrounding Indiana football: Fernando Mendoza's emerging Heisman candidacy , the program gaining national respect while still being viewed as a one-year wonder , and whether Coach Cignetti will be poached by a bigger program. They also look around the Big Ten, debating Maryland's surprisingly easy schedule and projecting which teams might make the College Football Playoff. Finally, they give their rooting interests for the weekend's biggest national games and share their best bets, which listeners are advised to fade for their own financial benefit.