CrimsonCast

Galen Clavio kicks off CrimsonCast’s World Cup coverage with Mateo Fuentes-Rohwer , incoming IDS co-editor-in-chief , soccer writer, and creator of Mateo’s Matchday Report . This episode previews the tournament’s biggest early storylines, including the unusual World Cup format , the teams that look like real contenders , potential dark horses , and what to watch from Team USA . CrimsonCast will be...

Indiana football’s national title glow keeps getting stranger — and bigger — as Curt Cignetti becomes the face of EA Sports College Football. But behind the celebration is a bigger question: how long can NIL donor funding and college sports’ current business model really last? On this episode of CrimsonCast , Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield dig into NIL donor fatigue, why schools keep asking fans...

Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio are back for a wide-ranging CrimsonCast episode that starts with summer sports season logic, Curt Cignetti birthday theories, and the arrival of the Indiana national championship jacket from Homefield. From there, it’s into the College Football Playoff schedule , the debate over whether the postseason is too spread out, and the continued surreal experience of Indiana...

Galen Clavio reacts to the first day of Senate hearings on the Cruz-Cantwell college sports bill and explains why the proposal, at least in its current form, seems unlikely to solve the biggest problems facing college athletics. This episode digs into the Big Ten and SEC’s joint response , the push for pooled media rights , the politics surrounding the bill, and the testimony from figures like Nic...

Curt Cignetti’s comments about the rising cost of college football recruiting sparked a bigger conversation about NIL, revenue sharing, and whether the current system is sustainable for Indiana and the rest of the sport. On this episode of CrimsonCast , Galen Clavio breaks down what Cignetti was really getting at, why the high school recruiting market is so difficult to price, and how IU football...

Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka dive into one of the most consequential weeks yet for the future of college football. The new Protect College Sports Act has brought NIL regulation, transfer limits, media-rights pooling, athlete compensation, and the future power of the SEC and Big Ten into one messy national debate. This episode breaks down what the bill is trying to do, why so many major players al...

Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio are back on CrimsonCast to talk through a packed end of May for Indiana fans, starting with the Indy 500 and one of the wildest finishes the race has ever seen. They get into Felix Rosenqvist’s win , David Malukas heartbreak, questionable IndyCar color schemes, Homefield apparel sightings at IMS, and Curt Cignetti’s turn behind the wheel of the pace car. Then the conv...

Galen Clavio is joined by Scott Caulfield and Bob Moats for a Back Home Network crossover episode reacting to a remarkable 2026 Indy 500 . The conversation starts with the spectacle of race day itself — the sellout crowd, the improved IMS fan experience, the changing audience, and why Indianapolis Motor Speedway feels healthier than it has in years. Then the guys break down the race: Felix Rosenqv...

Ben Portnoy of Sports Business Journal joins Galen Clavio for a wide-ranging CrimsonCast conversation about the unstable future of college sports. They break down the latest fights over NIL , athlete compensation, federal legislation, the College Sports Commission , SEC and Big Ten power plays, possible conference self-governance, and why the College Football Playoff expansion debate is as much ab...

What if Indiana had finished the job in 1992? On this episode of The Crimson Era , Coach Tonsoni and Scott go back to one of the most painful “what ifs” in IU basketball history — Indiana’s legendary 1992 Final Four battle with Duke. From the controversial foul trouble to Todd Leary catching absolute fire late, the guys break down the game that still has Hoosier fans talking more than 30 years lat...

Galen Clavio and Grace Ybarra are back with a packed CrimsonCast episode covering Hoosier the Bison , the reveal of Abbey Armstrong , and why Indiana’s mascot moment has landed so well with IU fans. They also talk through the latest debate over College Football Playoff expansion , the move toward a larger NCAA Tournament , and a great week for IU men’s soccer after Sam Sarver turned a late FC Dall...

Galen Clavio welcomes Colin McMahon of The Hoosier/On3 to talk through the new reality of Indiana football after a national championship season. They discuss how quickly the program’s culture has changed, what it was like to cover the title run as both a student and reporter, and why the Hoosiers remain a serious national contender heading into 2026. The conversation also covers spring football ta...

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield shift gears for one of the best weeks on the Indiana sports calendar: Indy 500 week. They break down the 2026 Indianapolis 500 starting grid, Alex Palou’s pole run, David Malukas and Alexander Rossi on the front row, and why this year’s field feels unusually balanced. The conversation covers Penske, Ganassi, Andretti, Pato O’Ward, Santino Ferrucci, Josef Newgarden...

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield are back on CrimsonCast with a wide-ranging mid-May episode. They open with Indy 500 season, IMS nostalgia, Homefield gear, and a very important Purdue Chipotle achievement before turning to Indiana basketball’s latest roster additions. The guys discuss Justin Munden, Clemens Sokolov, how Darren DeVries’ roster is coming together, why continuity matters after last...

Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio are back on CrimsonCast for a wide-ranging offseason IU football conversation. They start with travel stories, mascots, and the long-awaited Homefield Rose Bowl jacket before getting into Indiana’s spring game, Josh Hoover, Carter Smith, the wide receiver room, and the overall vibe around a program trying to defend its spot at the top. They also talk about the Northwe...

What if Indiana finished the job in Columbus? 🤔 On this episode of The Crimson Era , Scott and Coach dive into Indiana football’s heartbreaking 2024 loss at Ohio State — and unpack the massive “what if” hanging over that game. Could IU have made the Big Ten Championship? Hosted a College Football Playoff game? Changed the entire trajectory of the program even sooner? The guys break down how close...

Galen Clavio reacts to Stewart Mandel ’s profile of Curt Cignetti and uses it as a jumping-off point for a bigger conversation about Indiana football’s stunning rise, the confidence driving the program, and the challenge of sustaining success after a national championship season. This episode looks at Cignetti’s process, the idea of “controlled arrogance,” the parallels to Bob Knight -era Indiana...

The Crimson Era is officially underway—and we’re starting with the stories that define IU. Coach Brian Tonsoni and Scott Caulfield kick off a new show dedicated to Indiana athletics history—diving into the moments, teams, and eras that shaped IU basketball and football. This is about legacy, perspective, and the conversations Hoosier fans love to have. If you’ve ever debated the greatest IU teams,...

Coming to you from Hawaii, Galen Clavio puts a bow on a wild April in IU sports and answers two big listener questions—one about college football, one about Indiana basketball. First, Galen reacts to the semi-viral Kirby Smart comments about why the Big Ten has won three straight national titles , and explains why “blue chip ratio” arguments don’t tell the whole story anymore in the NIL/portal era...

It’s Derby week—and we’re diving into one of the most fun (and chaotic) betting events of the year 🏇 In this episode of CrimsonCASH, we break down the Kentucky Derby from a bettor’s perspective: how to approach the race, what actually matters, and the horses we’re putting money on. Whether you’re a seasoned degenerate or someone who only bets the Derby once a year, this one’s for you. We keep it...

Galen Clavio is joined by Sydney Parrish for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with Sydney’s growing broadcasting career — what she’s learned on camera, what surprised her about the work, and how her playing background shapes the way she sees the game. Then the focus turns to Indiana women’s basketball and the offseason reset: what Teri Moren’s program is building with a strong incoming fres...

Live from the Memorial Stadium parking lot right after Indiana’s spring game, Galen Clavio is joined by CFB with Sam to break down what they saw, what matters, and what to take with the necessary spring-game caveats (especially with much of the offensive line out). They discuss the biggest standouts — including Turbo Richard ’s burst in the run game, Tyler Morris ’ highlight touchdown catch, early...

Galen Clavio previews the Little 500 races from Bill Armstrong Stadium as Bloomington gears up for the biggest weekend of the year — including the 75th running of the men’s race . Galen is joined by two senior IU student broadcasters who will be on the call this weekend: Zach Browning (women’s race play-by-play) and Nick Rodecap (men’s race play-by-play). Zach breaks down the women’s field, starti...

The NFL Draft is here — and for once, IU fans actually have real skin in the game. James & Scott break down the biggest draft betting angles, where Indiana players could land, and how to approach one of the weirdest (and most unpredictable) betting markets out there. Then we shift to NBA futures and playoff value plays — including why we’re fading the obvious favorites and where the real money...

It’s a CrimsonCast x The Big Red Carpet crossover as Galen Clavio and Rhett Lewis preview the NFL Draft and break down where Indiana’s championship stars could go — and what a massive draft weekend would mean for the IU football brand moving forward. They start with the headliner: Fernando Mendoza as the likely No. 1 overall pick to the Las Vegas Raiders, then run through the next wave of Hoosiers...