Indiana Football is entering Spring Practice 2026 with a completely different reality…

The Hoosiers are no longer the hunter—they’re the hunted.

In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff breaks down the biggest questions facing Indiana as they look to defend their standard heading into the new season.

We dive into the quarterback battle featuring Josh Hoover, Grant Wilson, and the return of Tyler Cherry, plus a running back room looking to replace the production of Hemby and Black.

On the defensive side, we go position-by-position through the depth chart, highlighting key names like Obiazor, Burnham, Tucker, Baldwin Jr., and a secondary that continues to evolve.

• Hunter vs Hunted mentality shift

• QB competition breakdown

• RB room reloaded

• WR playmaker questions

• Offensive line updates (Carter Smith injury impact)

• Full defensive depth chart analysis

• Spring Practice expectations.

Indiana Has Talent.

Now they have to prove they can handle the pressure.

Because being the hunted changes everything.

New episodes of Hoosier Football Tailgate dropping weekly with analysis, film breakdown, and all things Indiana Football.

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