🎙️ On this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, I’m joined by Drew Rosenberg from TheHoosier.com as we break down the recent Hoosier Connect event at Huber’s Winery 🍷. We dive into what Coach Curt Cignetti had to say about the future of Indiana Football recruiting, the evolving College Football Playoff landscape, and how the looming House vs NCAA settlement could reshape the sport. Plus, we preview a jam-packed month of June for the Hoosiers on the trail and in the headlines. Don’t miss this one!

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Is Fernando Mendoza worthy of the hype? 🧐 I broke down the film to see if QB1 is the real deal for the Hoosiers 🔍🎥

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In this episode of The Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Shannon Griffith is joined by special guest Colin McMahon from  TheHoosier.com 📝 to break down where Indiana Football 🏈 stands heading into the summer months ☀️. With momentum building from a strong spring, Colin shares his insights on which position groups will be key to sustaining the Hoosiers’ winning ways in 2025 🎯.

From depth concerns 🚧 to potential breakout stars 🌟, this episode dives deep into what fans should be watching as summer workouts heat up 🔥. ⚪️🔴

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Tonight, we welcome Zach Browning from TheHoosier.com to discuss the recent commitments and some of those recruits who are still considering the Hoosiers.

Tonight, we take a look back at the NFL Draft and how the Hoosiers fared in drafted and undrafted free agents. Plus, recruiting for the Hoosiers has been on 🔥🔥, and it's a big weekend for official visits by some 4-star prospects.

Tonight on Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff is joined by a very special guest — Zach Osterman, the Indiana University beat writer for the Indianapolis Star and one of the most respected voices in IU Athletics coverage.

Tune in at 7:30 PM EST for an in-depth conversation breaking down where things stand with Indiana Football coming out of spring practice and heading toward the 2025 fall season. Topics on deck include:

✅ Early takeaways from Spring Ball under new Offensive Coordinator Mike Shanahan

✅ Development of QB Fernando Mendoza and the battle for the backup spot

✅ Transfer portal needs: Where do the Hoosiers go from here?

✅ Recruiting momentum heading into the summer

✅ Key position groups to watch — from a revamped WR room to a loaded secondary

✅ Zach’s insider thoughts on Tom Allen’s successor and how the culture is evolving under Curt Cignetti

Whether you’re a diehard Hoosier fan or just catching up on all things IU Football, you won’t want to miss this episode.

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Join Coach Griff as he welcomes Alec Lasley and Zach Browning from the TheHoosier.com as they give their opinions on the Hoosiers Spring Scrimmage.

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In the inaugural episode of The Hoosier Football Tailgate on TheHoosier.com, powered by On3.com, Coach Shannon Griffith—TheHoosier.com’s lead football analyst—and Kyler Staley delve into Indiana Football’s 10th spring practice. The duo breaks down the key takeaways from the session, focusing on the defensive side of the ball.

Coach Griff brings his 28 years of coaching experience to the table as he evaluates the performance of position groups, the progress of defensive schemes, and standout players from Practice #10. From the front seven to the secondary, this episode sets the tone for what fans can expect from the revamped Hoosier defense under the current staff.



Don’t miss this debut episode of The Hoosier Football Tailgate, your new home for in-depth IU football analysis throughout the season.

On this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate on TheHoosier.com, powered by On3.com, Dylan Sinn and Coach Griff break down the latest updates as Indiana enters the final two weeks of Spring Practice. We dive into the unfortunate loss of wide receiver Tyler Morris, a major setback for the Hoosiers’ WR room.

On the bright side, we highlight the continued dominance of the defensive side of the ball and share why this unit could be a major strength heading into the fall. We also shift gears to the offense, where one of the clear bright spots is the offensive line — led by Notre Dame transfer and veteran anchor Pat Coogan at center.

Tune in for all the latest insight, analysis, and spring standouts from Bloomington!

On this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, host “The Coach” Shannon Griffith is joined by Zach Browning from Indiana Rivals to dive into all things Indiana football. They break down key position groups, discuss standout performers, and evaluate how quarterback Fernando Mendoza is settling into the offense. Don’t miss this in-depth analysis and insider perspective on the Hoosiers as they gear up for the season!

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