Central Indiana Sports Report

On this week's Purdue Report, Jake Dunn talks about the Purdue Boilermakers football team's portal additions in the first full offseason for Barry Odom ... and looks ahead to three straight home games for Purdue Basketball at Mackey Arena, including predictions for Wednesday's matchup with the Washington Huskies.

Greg and Mike Rich react to the Indiana Pacers' 120-116 home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, their franchise-record 13th consecutive loss ... but there are definitely some positive signs ... that is, of course, if the FanDuel Sports Network will let us see them.

On this week's IU Report, co-hosts Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell talk about the Indiana Hoosiers' additions in the transfer portal, Peach Bowl Buzz, Sunday's Basketball win over the Washington Huskies ... and how Curt Cignetti's "unlimited aura" saved Grant from being stranded in Bloomington on Sunday night.

On this week's Pacers Report, Greg and Mike Rich talk about the positives they're seeing during the Pacers' 6-30 start and their current 12-game losing streak ... including Pascal Siakim's brilliant season and Aaron Nesmith's recent return.

Will Retherford reacts to Week 18 in the NFL in this week's Strictly Bias Podcast, including his thoughts on the Indianapolis Colts retention of head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard, his Winners & Losers of the Week and the teams he believes can win Super Bowl LX ... with guest Producer Susie Mengelt ... Champion of the 2025 Central Indiana Sports Report Media Picks...

Will Retherford of the Strictly Bias Podcast, Sam Frick of ANEC Sports and Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader sports editor Michelle Garmon react to the Indianapolis Colts' 38-30 season-ending loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday in Houston.

Greg and Jake Dunn react to the 6th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers 89-73 win over the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison, Braden Smith's record-setting night ... and a lot of other stuff.

A recap of the Frankton Eagles' 41-35 loss on Saturday evening to the Heritage Patriots in the Championship Round of the inaugural Central Indiana Holiday Classic at Frankton ... with an interview with Eagles head coach Brent Brobston.

A recap of the Elwood Panthers' 56-39 loss on Saturday afternoon to the Demotte Christian Knights in the Championship Round of the inaugural Central Indiana Holiday Classic at Frankton ... with comments from Panthers head coach Ryan VanSkyock.

Results and highlights from all of Saturday's games at the final day of the Inaugural Central Indiana Holiday Classic ... Elwood vs. Demotte Christian, Frankton vs. Heritage, Blackford vs. Randolph Southern, Tri-Central vs. Churubusco, Alexandria vs. Clinton Prairie, Eastern vs. North White, Winchester vs. North Judson, KIPP Indy vs. Crothersville ... with interviews with Elwood head coach Rya...

On a Special College Football Report, Greg, Eric & Ryan Robinson and Producer Susie talk to Illinois State senior star running back Wenkers Wright as he and his Redbirds prepare for the National Championship Game against the Montana State Bobcats Monday in Nashville, Tennessee.

Scores & Highlights from Friday Night's Day 1 of the Inaugural Central Indiana Holiday Classic at Elwood, Frankton and Alexandria ... with an 18-team field that also included Blackford, Eastern, Tri-Central, Clinton Prairie, Heritage, Winchester, Randolph Southern, North Judson, Demotte Christian, Crothersville, Churubusco, North White, Tri-Township, KIPP Legacy Indy, Fort Wayne Smith Acad...

On his second Strictly Bias Podcast this week, Will Retherford previews and predicts the Week 18 NFL Games ... and talks about the biggest news in the NFL entering the final week of the season ... the MVP race, the Super Bowl contenders and whether the Jaguars can contend, who's the best team in the NFC South and why it is Kellen Moore and the New Orleans Saints, two bad teams in the Steelers...

On this week's IndyCar Report, Elijah Poe looks ahead to the expectations, top storylines, contenders and most anticipated races heading into the 2026 IndyCar season.

On this week's Fight Report, Hanson opens with his thoughts on the fatal car accident that injured Anthony Joshua, his reaction to the "Morning of the Samurai" with Noaya Inoue & Junto Nakatani and looks ahead to big future UFC events and championships boxing matches.

Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell react to the top-ranked Indiana Hoosiers' 38-3 thrashing of the Alabama Crimson Tide on New Year's Day in the Rose Bowl and the College Football Playoffs Quarterfinals and their chances of winning a National Championship.

On this week's Colts Report, Will Retherford of the Strictly Bias Podcast and Sam "The Man" Frick of ANEC Sports preview the Indianapolis Colts' regular-season finale with score predictions and discuss which Colts headed for free agency are worth keeping around for the 2026 season.

Blackford Bruins Boys Basketball Season Update and a preview of the inaugural Central Indiana Holiday Classic on Friday and Saturday at Elwood, Frankton and Alexandria ... with Bruins head coach Aaron Daniels.

Tri-Central Trojans Boys Basketball Season Update and a preview of the inaugural Central Indiana Holiday Classic on Friday and Saturday at Elwood, Frankton and Alexandria ... with Trojans head coach Cam Hindman.

Greg and Mike Rich react to the Indiana Pacers' 112-110 loss to the Orlando Magic in the final game of 2025 Wednesday at the Fieldhouse in Indianapolis ... and looks ahead to games in San Antonio and Orlando Friday and Sunday.

Alexandria Tigers Boys Basketball Season Update and a preview of the inaugural Central Indiana Holiday Classic on Friday and Saturday at Frankton, Elwood and Alexandria ... with the Action Sports Network's Grant Shouse & Tigers head coach Marty Carroll.

Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell preview the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers' College Football Playoffs Quarterfinal showdown with the ninth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California ... with their thoughts on IU contending for a National Championship, the Big Ten vs. the SEC, key matchups and score predictions.

Frankton Eagles Boys Basketball Season Update and a preview of the inaugural Central Indiana Holiday Classic on Friday and Saturday at Frankton, Elwood and Alexandria ... with Eagles head coach Brent Brobston.

Elwood Panthers Boys Basketball Season Update and a preview of the inaugural Central Indiana Holiday Classic on Friday and Saturday at Elwood, Frankton and Alexandria ... with Panthers head coach Ryan Vanskyock.

On this week's Purdue Report, Greg and Jake Dunn discuss Jake's experience at the Purdue Boilermakers' 101-60 win over the Kent State Golden Flashes Monday at Mackey Arena, including big performances from former Mid-Southern Conference rivals Trey Kaufman-Renn & Jack Benter ... and the Boilermakers' chances of winning the 2026 Big Ten Regular-Season Championship.