Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down for this week's podcast, examining IU football's 5-0 start, where the Hoosiers stand at the bye week and more. Plus, a lengthy look at Darian DeVries' preseason preparations, and why he's bringing his basketball team to his fan base so intentionally and so often this month.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek discuss Indiana's 20-15 win Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium, a game won by a late pass from Fernando Mendoza to Elijah Sarratt that left Curt Cignetti and his players praising the resilience of a team now heading into its bye week 5-0.

Tyler Tachman from the Des Moines Register joins a special Mind Your Banners to preview Indiana's Saturday trip to Iowa from the Hawkeyes' side. What strengths might Iowa lean on? Do the Hawkeyes have injury concerns? What's the interest in this game from the local side? Tachman and Osterman cover a multitude of topics as they prepare listeners for this weekend's game.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman huddle to trade final thoughts on IU football's 63-10 win last weekend against Illinois, before turning their attention to the challenge awaiting Curt Cignetti's team this weekend in Iowa City. Will Fernando Mendoza handle his first road test? How do the Hoosiers navigate Kinnick Stadium? What kind of game will this be? All that and more, discussed.

Chapters:

0:00 -- Intro

1:24 -- Wrapping Illinois

7:46 -- What we've learned about IU through four games

20:08 -- Initial thoughts on Iowa

28:30 -- The Hawkeyes' defensive strength

35:50 -- Kinnick Stadium, and Indiana's first road test

41:53 -- Fernando Mendoza so far

47:33 -- Louis Moore eligibility update

50:47 -- Final thoughts and predictions

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman break down the ins and outs of Indiana's dominant 63-10 win Saturday night against Illinois, a blowout victory over a top-10 team. Topics discussed include Fernando Mendoza's performance, IU's wider dominance offensively, the threat of Indiana's pass rush and what all this game means for Curt Cignetti's program moving forward.

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Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down to discuss (through some technical difficulties) Indiana's forthcoming primetime showdown with top-10-ranked Illinois. The Hoosiers will be tested against Illinois' veteran passing attack, while the game will be a challenge for Fernando Mendoza and his offensive line.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss what impressed them about IU football's dominant nonconference finale win against Indiana State on Friday night, including Omar Cooper's record night, Fernando Mendoza's confidence and an impressive defensive display.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek discuss the Hoosiers' win over Kennesaw State, Fernando Mendoza's growth from Week 1 to Week 2, what, if anything, Indiana can take out of its forthcoming game against Indiana State, and how quickly the focus will shift to Illinois. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:04 -- Reviewing Kennesaw State 7:32 -- Fernando Mendoza's improvement 13:25 -- Latest on Louis Moore's case 17:14 -- Indiana State, as it frames Illinois 27:04 -- What IU can glean from Friday's game

IndyStar's Zach Osterman and The Herald-Times' Mike Niziolek discuss IU football's 56-9 win against Kennesaw State on Saturday, including an improved connection between Elijah Sarratt and Fernando Mendoza, Mendoza's improvement from Week 1 to Week 2, a defensive display with pros and cons, and more.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek discuss the good, bad and indifferent from IU football's 27-14 Week 1 win against Old Dominion, a victory that flashed promise for Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers while suggesting Indiana still has work to do to return to the College Football Playoff conversation in 2025.

Chapters:

0:00 -- Intro

1:15 -- General Old Dominion takeaways

8:24 -- Fernando Mendoza's IU debut

17:48 -- An expanded ground game, and newfound explosiveness

27:11 -- Injuries, Louis Moore and safety concerns

33:27 -- A look at Kennesaw State

43:28 -- IU grappling with greater expectations

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