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Indiana takes its 4-0 record on the road to Rutgers, and Coach Griff breaks down the matchup from a coach’s perspective on this edition of Hoosier Football Tailgate.

We examine what Indiana must correct from the Northwestern win, compare the Hoosiers and Scarlet Knights statistically, identify Rutgers players to watch, and break down the matchups on both sides of the football.

Plus, Coach Griff goes inside the Film Room, lays out his measurable Offensive, Defensive & Special Teams Game Goals, discusses the latest on Turbo Richard and Rolijah Hardy, and gives his final prediction for Indiana at Rutgers.

Also: 5 Things That Matter around college football, including the Protect College Sports Act and the biggest Big Ten and SEC storylines of the weekend.

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Indiana is 4-0—but winning doesn’t eliminate the correction.

Coach Griff breaks down the Hoosiers’ 29-23 win over Northwestern, from Lee Beebe Jr.’s 203-yard rushing performance to the defensive issues that kept the game close. Indiana controlled the ground game, but missed opportunities to finish pressure on Aidan Chiles created problems.

Inside this episode: Coach Griff’s 5 Things That Matter, Big Ten weekend review, Indiana–Northwestern statistical comparison, and Coach Griff’s Film Room: Adversity Reveals Habits. Plus, Curt Cignetti’s message about what needs fixing, updates on Turbo Richard and Rolijah Hardy, and a look ahead to Rutgers.

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On this edition of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff breaks down Indiana’s Big Ten matchup with Northwestern after the Hoosiers completed nonconference play 3-0.

We go inside the Wildcats with a full opponent scouting report, including QB Aidan Chiles, the Northwestern skill players Indiana must account for, and the key defenders who could create problems for the Hoosier offense.

Also on the Tailgate:

🏈 Coach Griff’s 5 Things That Matter around college football
🏈 Big Ten Weekend Preview
🏈 Indiana vs. Northwestern Statistical Comparison
🏈 Northwestern Offensive & Defensive Players to Watch
🏈 Coach Griff’s Film Room — what the South Dakota State and Colorado tape tells us about Northwestern
🏈 Coach Griff’s Game Goals
🏈 Keys to the matchup and game prediction

The nonconference schedule provided the evidence. Now Indiana enters Big Ten play, where we begin finding out which parts of its early-season success can carry over against conference competition.

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Coach Griff breaks down the Hoosiers’ win, compares the pregame goals with the results, and delivers his Five Goals Report Card. Plus: Josh Hoover’s quarterback play, Turbo Richard’s ground game, Charlie Becker’s explosive impact, and a defense that kept WKU off the scoreboard.

Inside Coach Griff’s Film Room: the goal-line stand, taking the easy access throw, executing on fourth down, and creating the explosive touchdown.

We also recap the Big Ten weekend, give Will and the new Hoosier Huddle app a shout-out, and turn toward Northwestern.

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Coach Griff previews Indiana vs. Western Kentucky on Hoosier Football Tailgate. We break down the matchup, players to watch, keys to the game, and what the Hoosiers need to show before Big Ten play. #iufb #Hoosiers #WKUHilltoppers #CurtCignetti

Indiana dominated Howard 55–0, but the final score only tells part of the story.

On this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff goes beyond the box score to examine what Indiana can actually take away from the performance. We break down Josh Hoover and the offense, including the quarterback mechanics that still need refinement, and a Hoosier defense that completely controlled the line of scrimmage, holding Howard to just 57 total yards and 13 rushing yards.

Plus, Coach Griff grades his Five Goals for the Game, looks at the biggest developments around the Big Ten and college football, and answers the most important question moving forward:

What travels when the competition gets better?

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No. 5 Indiana returns to Memorial Stadium as the Hoosiers host the Howard Bison in Week 2 of the 2026 season.

Coach Griff breaks down what Indiana must improve following its 52–16 season-opening win over North Texas. The scoreboard looked impressive, but Curt Cignetti wants improvement in tackling, assignments, defensive communication and getting off the field.

On this episode, Coach Griff covers Howard's personnel and team speed, Josh Hoover and the Indiana offense, the Big Ten Week 2 slate, the matchups that matter, players to watch, and Five Goals for the Hoosiers.

Plus, we look at two major Big Ten measuring-stick games — Ohio State at Texas and Oklahoma at Michigan — and what they could tell us about the conference.

The question for Indiana this week isn't simply whether the Hoosiers win.

Are they a better football team than they were seven days ago?

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Indiana begins its 2026 national championship defense against North Texas, but Week 1 presents a unique challenge: How do you prepare for an opponent with a new coaching staff, rebuilt roster and no current game film?

On this edition of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff goes inside the preparation for Saturday's season opener, including Coach Griff's 5 Things That Matter, what Neal Brown's offensive history could tell us about North Texas, and the defensive fronts Indiana may have to solve.

Plus, Coach Griff heads to the Video Room and Chalk Talk to explain how an Opening Script can be used to gather information during the first 15 plays, why Josh Hoover's command at the line of scrimmage will be important, and the three matchups that could decide the game.

Then it's Coach Griff's Keys to Victory and the official prediction:

🏈 Indiana 32, North Texas 10
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The Hoosiers don't have to know every answer before kickoff. They have to recognize, communicate, and adjust once North Texas shows its hand.

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Indiana Football is moving from fall camp into Week 1 preparation, and Coach Griff breaks down where Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers stand heading into the 2026 season.

We examine Josh Hoover’s progress at quarterback, Indiana’s offensive and defensive two-deep, key position battles, players who earned bigger roles and whether special teams can remain a winning edge.

Plus, we go inside the Coach’s Room to explain what really changes when an Indiana Hoosiers football team leaves fall camp and begins preparing for an opponent.

If you follow Indiana Football, IU Football, Big Ten Football or college football, follow the Hoosier Football Tailgate on Spotify for twice-weekly analysis throughout the 2026 season.

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Coach Griff breaks down the 2026 Indiana Hoosiers defense position-by-position, examining the projected two-deep in the secondary, at linebacker and along a potentially dominant defensive line.

Plus, Coach Griff’s 5 Things That Matter:

• Indiana opens #6 in the AP Preseason Top 25
• What does a championship roster cost?
• 4 Hoosiers named USA Today Preseason All-Americans
• Week 3 of fall camp — what have we learned?
• Memorial Stadium’s potential $150 million investment

Can Bryant Haines’ 2026 defense be even better than last season’s National Championship unit?

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