Derek is at an undisclosed location due to a stomach bug, but that doesn't prevent the guys from talking about the latest December Colts' playoff hopes implosion. Plus, what's the future for Chris Ballard, a hoops roundup (signs of life for the Pacers?), and TMI about Derek's illness.

The guys lead off with the epic, all-Indiana battle between IU and Notre Dame to begin the first ever 12-team College Football Playoff. Also, the Colts face a virtual must-win in Denver coming off the bye, why the Pacers aren't worth your time right now, and Jake shares his first Silent Night experience at Taylor University.

The guys discuss how Anthony Richardson came through in the clutch, even if the Colts were outplayed by a bad Patriots team, in their big win. Also, holiday hoops, a look at the College Football Playoff field (including IU) entering the final week, and the health benefits of "fart walks".

The guys react to the Colts limping out of the toughest stretch of their season at 5-7 after Sunday's one-sided defeat at the hands of the Lions. Also, a look at Indiana's chances and the College Football Playoff layout entering the final week of the regular season and Jake goes down memory lane when it comes to Derek's previous deal hunting on past Black Fridays.

The guys jump right into Anthony Richardson's best game as a pro in his return to QB1 and what it could mean going forward. Plus, Indiana faces its biggest regular season football game in program history, Purdue passes their first post-Edey test on the hardcourt, and Jake gets his colon cleansed.

The guys discuss the Colts' season being on the brink after a blowout loss to the Bills and why Joe Flacco isn't the answer at QB, either now or in the future. Also, a look at IU's playoff positioning entering a massive game against Ohio State next week and Jake makes an unfortunate colonoscopy scheduling error.

The guys talk about the Colts' big decision at quarterback flopping in the first outing and where the franchise sits with the QB conundrum now. Also, the banged-up Pacers hang tough through a rough opening stretch, college hoops begins, and a recap of Swiftie mania in Indy (Pacers PA voice Shawn Sullivan sits in for Jake)!

The guys talk about the Colts falling to the Texans for the third straight time and get into all of the smoke around Anthony Richardson's tap out and "evaluation" from the coaching staff. Plus, the Pacers stumble out of the gates, reaction to the Fever deciding to make a big change, and Schultz shares his too revealing Halloween costume.

The guys lead IU football (first time in show history?) after the Hoosiers' dismemberment of Nebraska and talk about why they should start dreaming big. Also, the Colts win ugly - but win - against the Dolphins, but how long are you willing to wait on Anthony Richardson?

The guys get into the important win over the Titans and the bad look of sitting Anthony Richardson for yet another week. Plus, Zach Edey looks great in preseason action against the Pacers and did Jake pick up Derek's head cold?