In this continuation of our 2025 Hoosier Football Schedule Preview, Coach Griff picks up where he left off — after breaking down the pivotal early-season trio of Illinois, Iowa, and Oregon, known as “The Defining Three.”

Now, in Part 2, it’s time to examine the next stretch of Indiana’s journey through the Big Ten gauntlet.

In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff takes a deep dive into:

🧱 Game 6: Michigan State – A renewed rivalry and the fight for the Brass Spittoon

💥 Game 7: UCLA – A high-speed, cross-division clash at home against the Bruins

⚠️ Game 8: Maryland – A sneaky road trap against an unpredictable Terps squad

He breaks down key matchups, positional outlooks, and how Indiana can reset or reload in the heart of the season. Plus:

🎥 Coach Griff’s Film Room returns with analysis on opponent tendencies

📊 Stat lines, impact players, and midseason momentum projections

Whether the Hoosiers are 3–3 or 5–1 coming out of the first half, this stretch could define their postseason trajectory.