Indiana Football made history Saturday night, and on this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down what it took to win a Big Ten Championship on college football’s biggest stage.

This show dives into how Indiana controlled the game against Ohio State, why discipline and defensive execution mattered most, and what this performance says about the growth of the program. From a coach’s perspective, we examine the mindset, preparation, and situational football decisions that separated Indiana when it mattered most.

The conversation then shifts to the College Football Playoff fallout, including Indiana’s rise in the final CFP rankings and the controversy surrounding Notre Dame’s exclusion. What message did the committee send, and why do conference championships matter more than ever?

Finally, we look ahead to what’s next for Indiana Football as postseason preparation begins and the Rose Bowl stage awaits.

🏈 Big Ten Championship recap

📊 CFP rankings & national impact

🔮 What’s next for Indiana Football

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BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK IS HERE.

Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down the massive showdown between #2 Indiana and #1 Ohio State inside Lucas Oil Stadium. This special hour-long preview features in-depth analysis, matchups to watch, keys to victory, and insight from Zach Browning and Dylan Sinn in two pre-taped interview segments.

Coach Griff also spotlights Ohio State’s top playmakers — Julian Sayin, Bo Jackson, James Peoples, Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate, Max Klare, Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, Caden Curry, Kayden McDonald, and Kenyatta Jackson — and explains how Indiana must respond on both sides of the ball.

You’ll also hear:

• Strategic breakdowns for all three phases

• Indiana’s path to pulling off the upset

• Expert analysis rooted in 28 years of coaching experience

• A final score prediction: Hoosiers 23 – Buckeyes 21

🔥 This is the biggest preview of the season.

Tune in, lock in, and get ready for Championship Saturday.

The Indiana Hoosiers delivered one of the most dominant performances in the history of the rivalry, steamrolling Purdue 56-3 to retain the Old Oaken Bucket for another season. The Hoosiers also capped off the 2025 regular season at 12-0 for the first time in program history!

The Hoosiers have now outscored Purdue 122-3 over the last two meetings, a jaw-dropping margin that showcases the gap Indiana has created through toughness, execution, and intensity.

But this team wasn’t playing just for rivalry bragging rights — they were playing for a Big Ten Championship berth, and they got it. With the Bucket locked back in the locker room, Indiana also punched their ticket to the Big Ten Championship Game, setting up a historic #1 vs #2 showdown against Ohio State for the conference crown in Indianapolis.

From line-of-scrimmage dominance to rivalry domination to championship validation, this episode brings you the film-room breakdown and the Indy Bound mindset from Coach Shannon Griffith.

It’s rivalry victory ✔️

It’s championship secured ✔️

It’s history delivered ✔️

Now the Hoosiers take center stage in a national narrative that can’t be ignored.

🔴⚪⚫ Hoosiers are Indy Bound — Championship Week starts NOW.

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Rivalry Week hits different under the Friday night glow. 🚨 The 11–0 Hoosiers roll into Ross–Ade Stadium with perfection in hand 🧠 and destiny on deck 🃏—the Old Oaken Bucket, a Big Ten ticket to Indy, and playoff control all on the line. 🎬 In the Lab, we preview the fight, spotlight the X-factors, and talk about the objectives that flip belief to doubt. 🦶💣 My call, the one that lands heavy: Indiana 35 – Purdue 13. 🟥⚫🏆 Wednesday, we built the message… Friday, we’ll write the ending. The Quest Continues… Tailgate starts NOW! 🔥🏈🎧✨ GO HOOSIERS! 🙌🐐🎬

The #2 Indiana Hoosiers enter Rivalry Week at 11–0 with a chance to clinch a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game— and Coach Griff breaks down every storyline Hoosier fans need to know. This episode features an in-depth interview with Zach Osterman (Indianapolis Star) on Indiana Football’s historic season, Fernando Mendoza’s breakout year, key injuries, and what IU must fix before facing Purdue.

Coach Griff also delivers a full Indiana Football recruiting update, including the latest decommitments, portal notes, and 2025 class movement. Plus: film-room insights, offensive and defensive self-scouting, and what the Hoosiers must do to stay on track for the College Football Playoff.

If you love IU Football analysis, game previews, recruiting intel, and expert breakdowns, this episode is your guide to everything happening in Bloomington.

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The #2-ranked Indiana Hoosiers enter the bye week at 11–0 after a dominant Senior Day win over Wisconsin. In this episode, Coach Griff breaks down how IU executed its game plan, the biggest takeaways from Saturday’s Big Ten results, and what the Hoosiers must sharpen before the stretch run.

We dive into:

• Wisconsin recap & key statistical highlights

• Team objectives — did IU hit all three?

• Top bye-week storylines as Indiana eyes a Big Ten title berth

• CFP implications & national outlook

• Recruiting update: DeMatha WR Lavar Keys flips from Penn State to Indiana

• Viewer Q&A and rivalry week preview

Indiana’s championship push is officially on — and the bye week sets the stage for everything ahead.

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The #2-ranked Indiana Hoosiers are one win away from clinching a berth in the Big Ten Championship, and the only thing standing in their way is a classic Big Ten grinder: the Wisconsin Badgers. On tonight’s Hoosier Tailgate, Coach Griff breaks down everything you need to know heading into Saturday’s Senior Day showdown at Memorial Stadium.

We’ll dive into:

🔥 Wisconsin’s stingy, hard-nosed defense — why their front six is one of the most disciplined the Hoosiers have faced

🔥 IU’s offensive keys for attacking the Badgers’ pressure looks

🔥 Matchup breakdowns: Mendoza, Hemby, Black, Sarratt, Cooper, and the Hoosier playmakers

🔥 Wisconsin’s top returners and their 2025 production

🔥 What last week’s heroic game-winning drive vs Penn State means heading into this matchup

🔥 Senior Day storylines, X-factors, injury notes, and Coach Griff’s prediction

This is your full Big Noon Kickoff weekend primer — everything IU fans need before Saturday at noon.

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With 1:20 left in the game, the No. 2–ranked Indiana Hoosiers trailed at Beaver Stadium and needed 80 yards with no timeouts. Fernando Mendoza went surgical — 10 plays, 80 yards — finishing with a back-line toe-tap touchdown to Omar Cooper with :36 seconds left to shock Penn State, 27–24.

In this episode of The Hoosier Tailgate, Coach Griff breaks down:

• The 10-play game-winning drive

• Mendoza’s composure and Cooper’s toe-tap TD

• Second-half defensive adjustments

• What this win means for Indiana’s playoff push

• Big Ten landscape + IU’s postseason path

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The #2-ranked Indiana Hoosiers head into Happy Valley for Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff matchup against Penn State in one of the most intimidating environments in college football — the Whiteout at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State leads the all-time series 25–2, and Indiana has never won in Happy Valley. But this Hoosier team is built differently. Under Head Coach Curt Cignetti, Indiana has found its identity — physical, balanced, and confident.

In this episode of The Hoosier Tailgate, Coach Griff breaks down:

• Exclusive interview with Zach Browning of TheHoosier.com

• Latest injury news: Aiden Fisher and Elijah Sarratt updates

• Penn State scouting report: offensive weapons & defensive stars

• Statistical comparison and game keys

The #2-ranked Hoosiers rolled into College Park and blew the doors off Maryland, 55–10, behind a punishing ground attack and a defense that suffocated the Terps from the opening whistle.

✅ 363 rushing yards between Kaelon Black & Roman Hemby

✅ Boykin scoop-and-score after a forced fumble

✅ Mendoza efficient and in control of the offense

✅ Defense forces five turnovers and allows just 37 yards rushing

In this episode, Coach Griff breaks down:

• How Indiana’s run game exploded (counter & insert variations)

• Why Mendoza’s efficiency keeps elevating this offense

• Defensive pressure concepts that forced turnovers

• What’s ahead with Big Noon Kickoff vs. Penn State

• The first College Football Playoff Rankings coming Tuesday

🔥 Chat, react, and ride with us as the Hoosiers stay at #2 in the nation.

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