CrimsonCast

Galen Clavio opens the show with a handful of Indiana football news items as the Hoosiers await their Rose Bowl / CFP quarterfinal opponent — including the wild scene at Memorial Stadium’s rally towel distribution , reflections on Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman win , and why keeping coordinator continuity (including Mike Shanahan’s extension and Bryant Haines on defense) matters for sustaining IU as a...

Indiana football just added another piece of history: Fernando Mendoza is the first Hoosier to win the Heisman Trophy , and Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield unpack what the moment means for the program, the fan base, and Mendoza’s place in Indiana sports lore. They also dig into the voting results and why Mendoza’s biggest moments (and biggest stage) ultimately separated him from the other finalis...

Indiana just won the Big Ten Championship and is gearing up for the College Football Playoff , but the work isn’t done. Galen Clavio goes solo to break down Indiana football’s week after the conference title , how the Hoosiers adjust defensively without Stephen Daley , and what potential CFP matchups vs Alabama or Oklahoma might look like schematically. Galen also dives into the national college f...

Indiana University football are Big Ten Champions for the first time since 1967 — and Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield break down every emotional, unforgettable moment of IU’s 13–10 win over Ohio State. From the defensive masterpiece, to Charlie Becker’s iconic championship catch, to Curt Cignetti’s program-defining statement, the guys look at how Indiana out-toughed, out-executed, and out-adjuste...

Galen Clavio is joined by Taylor Lehman for the final deep-dive preview of the Big Ten Championship Game between #2 Indiana and #1 Ohio State . They break down why this matchup is unprecedented, what’s changed since last year’s IU–OSU meeting, how Fernando Mendoza and Indiana’s upgraded roster stack up against the Buckeyes, and the advanced-stat matchups that will decide a historic Saturday night...

Galen Clavio is joined by Big Red Carpet host Rhett Lewis for a full preview of the Big Ten Championship Game between #2 Indiana and #1 Ohio State . They discuss the historic stakes, the emotional build-up, Indiana’s growth from last season, the coaching brilliance of Curt Cignetti’s staff, and why this matchup feels different from anything IU fans have ever experienced. Rhett and Galen break down...

Championship Week has arrived, and Scott and James are backon CrimsonCASH to dissect the upcoming games and share their best bets for theBig Ten Championship! The hosts kicked off the season with a bang, going 14 and4 on their Big Ten regular season over/under predictions. Now, they're ready toplace some more bets for championship week. The guys dive into the Big Ten Championship matchup andsh...

It's Big Ten Title Game Week, and this is NOT a drill! Connor Onion from the Big Ten Network is back on CrimsonCast to discuss Indiana football's unbelievable 12-0 season and their Big Ten Championship matchup against Ohio State.   The guys are still pinching themselves, talking about howthe Hoosiers have been "extraordinary" on defense holding opponentsto 10 points or under in s...

Galen Clavio welcomes Dane Sanzenbacher of 97.1 The Fan in Columbus for a full deep-dive into Saturday’s Big Ten Championship Game between #2 Indiana and #1 Ohio State . They look back at last year’s matchup, break down how both teams evolved into undefeated juggernauts, examine the coaching continuity and talent development on both sides, and talk through the spectacle surrounding this unpreceden...

Galen Clavio is joined by Stefan Krajisnik of Cleveland.com and Buckeye Talk for a deep-dive preview of the Big Ten Championship Game between #1 Ohio State and #2 Indiana . The two look back at last year’s matchup, analyze how both programs have evolved, break down the key positional battles, and discuss the spectacle and stakes of this unprecedented showdown in Indianapolis. They also evaluate tr...

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield break down Indiana’s historic 12–0 regular season after obliterating Purdue in West Lafayette. The Hoosiers dominate the Old Oaken Bucket again, unleash a devastating rushing attack, and lock in a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game . The guys analyze IU’s complete performance, the rise of one of the nation’s best defenses, and what the Hoosiers’ undefeated run m...

Scott and James are back for  Week 14  of  CrimsonCASH , and they've got a  full plate  of Big Ten rivalries to  gobble up  before Thanksgiving! This week, the hosts are thankful for a few things: Their successful futures bets, especially the wins on UCLA under 5.5, Michigan State under 5.5, and Northwestern over 3.5 wins, with the potential for the Purdue under to hit if IU wins! The fact tha...

Galen Clavio welcomes former IU wideout Mitchell Paige back to CrimsonCast to break down the Old Oaken Bucket showdown between Indiana and Purdue. The two dive deep into IU’s undefeated run, the culture Curt Cignetti has built, the future of the program, and why this matchup means so much to players, alumni, and fans. Then Galen turns to the numbers — using advanced statistics courtesy of Taylor L...

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield dive into Indiana basketball’s 86–69 win over Kansas State — a dominant performance that has IU off to a 6–0 start. The guys discuss what’s clicking for the Hoosiers, how Darian DeVries has quickly restored energy to the program, and what this team’s ceiling could be heading into Big Ten play. They break down the key statistical trends behind IU’s fast start, the p...

Galen Clavio and Taylor Lehman from Bite Sized Bison dive deep into Indiana’s bye week — looking back on the Hoosiers’ undefeated run, the players who’ve stepped up in 2025, and how IU’s recruiting success is shaping the future of the program. They discuss Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman-caliber season, the emergence of new offensive and defensive stars, and the analytics behind Indiana’s dominance. Pl...

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Indiana’s 31–7 win over Wisconsin — capping an undefeated home slate and moving the Hoosiers to 11–0 for the first time in program history. They discuss IU’s methodical dominance, Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman-caliber efficiency, and what the win means for Indiana’s College Football Playoff position. The guys also dive into the national picture — breaking down A...

A special live episode of CrimsonCast from Homefield at Tracks in Bloomington. Galen is joined by The Hoosier Network's Ian Plaskoff to discuss Indiana's final regular season home game against Wisconsin, and also talk some IU men's basketball after their hot offensive start to the season.

Scott and James are back for Week 12 of Crimson Cash, where they navigate a world without song-for-team music beds thanks to a little thing called "copyright infringement." Apparently, a meme corn song was just too good (or too protected) for Spotify and YouTube. Now, they're on the hunt for royalty-free music—or maybe just some AI slop or animal noises—to save the day. Join them as...

Scott and Galen went live immediately after the Indiana - Penn State game to talk about the Hoosiers' improbable last-minute comeback win against the Nittany Lions. It was Indiana's first-ever win at Penn State, and the final drive and final catch will go down in history as among the greatest and most memorable in the annals of Indiana football. We talk about the struggles Indiana had in t...

On this episode of CrimsonCast, Galen previews Indiana football's trip to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions in State College, PA this weekend. We take a look at the advanced stats for this game, courtesy of Bite-Sized Bison, and examine the offensive and defensive matchups for both teams. We also look back at what's happened with Penn State's season so far, and evaluate the ways tha...

This week, Scott's son makes an almost-interrupting cameo, reminding everyone that while Scott has an "On Air" light, his family "does not take this as seriously" (01:36). The conversation covers the usual Big Ten and national lines, with talk of Ohio State rolling over Purdue (11:21) and Washington covering against Wisconsin (08:05). The Hoosiers are headed to Penn State a...

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield are back with a deep dive into the 2025-26 Indiana men’s basketball season — breaking down the complete reset under new head coach Darian DeVries , the program’s shifting culture, and why this roster feels unlike any IU team in recent memory. We look at how Indiana got here, what could make this rebuild different, and which players (like Tucker DeVries and Lamar Wi...

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Indiana’s 55–10 domination of Maryland — another statement road win for the undefeated Hoosiers. They break down Fernando Mendoza’s steady leadership, the Hoosiers’ record-setting rushing attack, and a defense that continues to overwhelm opponents week after week. The guys also look at Indiana’s playoff chances, the national perception of the Hoosiers, and pr...

Galen Clavio breaks down Indiana’s road matchup at Maryland — using advanced stats and insights from Bite Sized Bison to explain what the Hoosiers need to do to stay unbeaten. Galen analyzes where the Terrapins are most dangerous, how Indiana’s top-ranked defense matches up against Maryland’s struggling offense, and what to expect from Fernando Mendoza, Roman Hemby, and the IU attack in College Pa...

NOTE: There is no IU related content in this episode, so if something non-IU related doesn't appeal to you, please feel free to skip it! CrimsonCast is joined by Nathan Shriberg and Peter Maiorano to unpack the growing gambling scandals surrounding the NBA — including allegations against some key league figures. The crew breaks down what’s known so far, the wild connections to organized crime,...