CrimsonCast

You know Coach Tonsoni from Assembly Call, but he has also been a long time IU Football season ticket holder. Wanted to get him on to talk about his history with IU Football, and what this season and journey to a National Championship has meant to him.

Indiana football’s historic season officially gets its punctuation mark. On this episode of CrimsonCast , Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield reflect on Indiana’s championship celebration at Memorial Stadium, what the moment meant for fans and the program, and why holding the event in the stadium mattered — even in brutal weather. From there, the conversation widens into the big picture: roster decis...

Indiana are national champions , and Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield finally sit down to process what that means — on the field and emotionally — after Indiana’s 27–21 championship win over Miami to complete an undefeated season. They break down the game itself: how Indiana weathered Miami’s surges, why the Hoosiers’ ability to respond every time was decisive, and how a collection of clutch plays...

From the balcony of CrimsonCast's Bison Camp in South Florida, GC shares some observations and thoughts from Media Day and gives some updates on tickets, timing, and some of the media content that has resonated over the last few days.

In our last preview episode of the 2025 College Football Season, Galen Clavio and Taylor Lehman do a 12-round evaluation of Indiana football's Championship Game match-up with the Miami Hurricanes. We discuss the statistical breakdown of the two teams, where the Hoosiers' strengths lie, and where Miami will attempt to disrupt Indiana on both offense and defense. We discuss various scenarios...

Get ready for "Championship Cash" on Crimson Cash , where Scott and James are here for a gambling show ahead of the National Championship!  Scott and James discuss the unbelievable run Indiana University has been on. James, an IU football fan since the 1987 Old Oaken Bucket game, admits he was convinced he would see Jesus return before IU ever won a national championship. For both Scott...

GC is joined by The Big Red Carpet's Rhett Lewis to break down the matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes. We talk about the strengths of both teams, what we learned from both teams' progressions through the College Football Playoff, and evaluate the physical challenges that Miami could pose to the Hoosiers. We also discuss how Indiana's coaching staff and player...

We are joined once again on CrimsonCast by Olivia Ray of ABC 57 to talk about Indiana football's comments and vibes as we head into the weekend. Olivia gives us some notes and feedback from the various press availabilities that both Indiana and Miami have held this week, and also checks in on the way that Indiana football alums are approaching the Hoosiers playing in a title game.

Connor and GC talk about the the explosion of Indiana football fandom among the Hoosier alumni base, the insane journey of the last two years for longtime IU football fans, and the feeling going into a game that didn't seem like a possibility before the arrival of Curt Cignetti.

As we get you ready for Indiana's Championship Game appearance, BHN brings you a touch of culture from South Florida. Jacqueline Coleman ( @HistoryAndWine on Instagram), a food and wine writer in Miami and Star Wine List representative , gives us some tips on high-quality, unique, and exciting places to eat and drink while in Miami. She also gives us some information on Hard Rock Stadium trans...

It's National Championship Week on Crimson Cast ! Scott welcomes back Connor Onion from the Big Ten Network to preview the national championship game. Scott and Connor discuss Indiana University's unbelievable football run, which includes wins against Ohio State, Alabama, and Oregon. Connor Onion shares his perspective as a Big Ten observer, noting that Indiana's defense is sound, with...

Galen Clavio is joined by Matt Dollinger of The Ringer for a thoughtful conversation about the nature of Indiana football fandom —where it’s been, why this moment feels different, and how decades of shared memory shape the way Hoosiers are experiencing a historic run. They dig into Matt’s recent Ringer piece on Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers, unpacking the emotional throughline of Indiana fandom,...

Indiana defeats Oregon 56-22 in the CFP Semifinal, and is now one win away from the program's first-ever national title in Football. Galen and Scott break down the entire weekend, including Indiana's takeover of Atlanta, the Hoosiers' dominance over the Ducks, and more.

Galen Clavio is joined by Taylor Lehman (Bite Sized Bison) for a numbers-driven preview of Indiana vs Oregon in the Peach Bowl CFP semifinal . After a few quick Atlanta travel/event notes, they dive straight into the matchup: what Indiana’s 38–3 Rose Bowl win over Alabama revealed schematically, what Oregon showed (and didn’t show) against Texas Tech , and why this rematch is a completely differen...

Galen Clavio is joined by Olivia Ray (ABC 57) as Indiana turns the page from a historic Rose Bowl performance and prepares for the Peach Bowl CFP semifinal vs Oregon . They discuss what it was like on the ground in Pasadena, why Curt Cignetti had the Hoosiers locked in like it was a business trip, and how Indiana’s physicality completely flipped the “brand” expectations heading into the game. They...

It’s Peach Bowl week , and Galen Clavio is joined by Rhett Lewis for a full preview of Indiana vs Oregon in the CFP semifinal. They start with the Atlanta logistics (including the Homefield “Can’t Miss Kickoff Tour” Peach Bowl party and Stampede to Atlanta details), then dive into what Indiana’s Rose Bowl beatdown of Alabama revealed — especially dominance in the trenches , the run-game structure...

Galen Clavio is joined by Courtney Cronin (ESPN) for a wide-ranging conversation as Indiana prepares to face Oregon in the Peach Bowl CFP semifinal —coming off IU’s dominant Rose Bowl win over Alabama . They talk about the Indiana football phenomenon (and why this surge feels sustainable under Curt Cignetti ), the national discourse surrounding IU and the SEC, how the sport is changing in the tran...

Galen Clavio is joined by Rhett Lewis of The Big Red Carpet and Trent McGee of the Kirkwood & Dunn podcast to talk about the first wave of Indiana's 2026 portal haul, including discussions about the addition of QB Josh Hoover, WR Nick Marsh, and many more players.

Indiana is the Rose Bowl champions — and Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield finally get to sit down for the full, official breakdown after an unforgettable trip to Pasadena and a 38–3 demolition of Alabama in the CFP quarterfinal. They relive the week in L.A. (including the parade/rain chaos and just how completely IU fans took over the city), then dive into what made the win so overwhelming: Indian...

Indiana wins the Rose Bowl with a dominant 38-3 victory over Alabama. We should talk about it!

A late night live podcast on December 30, talking Indiana vs Alabama and answering listener questions.

Galen Clavio delivers a full Indiana vs Alabama preview as the Hoosiers head to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl CFP Quarterfinal . After a quick update on the Stampede To Pasadena Road Trip and other Rose Bowl events, Galen dives into the matchup using advanced statistics and trendlines—what Alabama has (and hasn’t) been consistently this season, why Indiana’s profile looks so strong across opponent-ad...

GC brings you the annual Holiday Mailbag episode. Audience questions vary widely (as they always do) but include topics such as: Whether basketball's success is impacted by football Early bracketology for men's hoops and what they need to do to get to the tournament Recent libations that Galen has enjoyed The ideal menu for a Christmas tailgate Updates on recent cooking escapades Advice to...

On CrimsonCast Ep. 1293 , Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield react to Indiana football’s national breakout moment on 60 Minutes and what it says about the program’s new place in the sport — including the small details that made the segment resonate with a broader audience. Then it’s full Rose Bowl / College Football Playoff quarterfinal mode as Indiana draws Alabama . The guys break down what the Cr...

It’s a CrimsonCast x The Big Red Carpet crossover as Galen Clavio and Rhett Lewis break down the first three College Football Playoff games —with the deepest focus on Alabama’s 34–24 comeback win at Oklahoma and what it tells us about the Tide heading into the Rose Bowl CFP quarterfinal vs Indiana . They discuss what worked (and what still looks vulnerable) for Alabama, how Indiana’s defense under...