HOOSIER FOOTBALL TAILGATE

What does it take to move the football against one of the nation’s premier defensive coordinators? On this special edition of Hoosier Tailgate , Coach Shannon Griffith takes you inside the offensive meeting room for an ESPN Film Room-style breakdown of how he would build a game plan to attack Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines’ championship defense. Before heading into the Film Room, Coac...

🏈  The Bryant Haines Effect (Part 1) | Why Indiana’s Defense Dominated College Football How did Indiana Football build one of the most dominant defenses in college football and power its way to a perfect 16-0 season and a National Championship? In Part 1 of this special two-part series, Coach Shannon Griffith takes a deep dive into the architect behind Indiana’s defensive success — Defensive Coor...

Indiana enters the 2026 season as the defending National Champions, but can the Hoosiers stay on top of college football? On this episode of Hoosier Tailgate, Shannon Griffith breaks down the  10 biggest questions facing Indiana Football in 2026 , from the transition to quarterback Josh Hoover to replacing championship leadership, reloading Bryant Haines’ defense, navigating a challenging Big Ten...

🏈 Hoosier Football Tailgate – 2027 Recruiting Special Indiana Football's 2027 recruiting class continues to gain momentum, and tonight Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down all 11 commitments currently in the class, including four blue-chip prospects who are helping shape the future of the program. In this episode: ⭐ Recruiting Showdown 2.0 🏆 The Foundation of the Class 🎯 Future Offensive Core 🔥...

After a week off, Hoosier Tailgate is back with a packed show as Coach Shannon Griffith dives into what may be the biggest offseason question surrounding Indiana football heading into 2026: Can Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers handle becoming “The Hunted”? Indiana is no longer the underdog. The Hoosiers have become one of the premier programs in the Big Ten, and with that success comes a completely...

LIVE from the TheHoosier.com Studios powered by TheHoosier.com & On3, Coach Shannon Griffith is joined by Colin McMahon from TheHoosier.com for a loaded edition of Hoosier Football Tailgate LIVE. The Hoosiers visited the White House on Tuesday as National Champions, Curt Cignetti prepares for his honorary Indianapolis 500 pace car appearance during Labor Day Weekend festivities, and the nation...

Spring football is officially over, and now the real debate begins. On this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff resets the entire Big Ten Conference heading into the summer and breaks every team into POWER TIERS based on culture, quarterback play, roster strength, physicality, and championship potential. 🏆 Tier 1 — The Standard Indiana • Ohio State • Oregon • Michigan ⚔️ Tier 2 — Co...

In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff breaks down the real takeaways from Bloomington, focusing on what translates to winning football in the Big Ten. We dive into: The quarterback competition and who’s earning trust Explosive playmakers like Tyler Morris and the WR group What spring game stats don’t tell you Plus, the bigger picture: Indiana is coming off a historic run — 8 pl...

The pads were popping in Bloomington—and Coach Griff has your full breakdown of Indiana Football’s Spring Game. In this episode of  Hoosier Football Tailgate , we dive into the biggest takeaways from inside Memorial Stadium, including a detailed look at the quarterback battle, emerging playmakers, and early signs of what this team could become heading into the 2026 season. 🏈  QB Room Breakdown: J...

Is Khobie Martin RB1 for Indiana… or is this still a committee backfield? In this episode of  Hoosier Tailgate , Coach Griff breaks down the Hoosiers’ running back room from every angle—starting with the  new 2026 rule changes  and how they could impact the game. Then we dive into Indiana: Spring practice updates from Bloomington Khobie Martin’s mindset and leadership 2025 production: efficiency v...

In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff breaks down the impact of new head coaches at Michigan, Michigan State, and Penn State, and what it all means for Indiana heading into the 2026 season. We dive into: • Michigan’s growth around QB Bryce Underwood • Michigan State’s reset after Aidan Chiles’ transfer • Penn State’s massive roster shift with 24 Iowa State transfers under Matt...

Indiana Football is entering Spring Practice 2026 with a completely different reality… The Hoosiers are no longer the hunter—they’re the hunted. In this episode of  Hoosier Football Tailgate , Coach Griff breaks down the biggest questions facing Indiana as they look to defend their standard heading into the new season. We dive into the quarterback battle featuring Josh Hoover, Grant Wilson, and th...

Spring Practice is here in Bloomington—and it’s more than just football. In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate , Coach Griff is joined by Zach Browning from TheHoosier.com to break down everything you need to know as Indiana opens Spring Practice. We start with the latest around college football, including transfer portal movement, NIL impact, and the Big Ten landscape—then shift to Bloomin...

Indiana football wraps up its transfer portal additions with two key defensive pieces —  Joshua Burnham (Notre Dame)  and  Joe Hjelle (Tulsa)  — as the Hoosiers continue building a Big Ten-ready defensive front. 🔴 Burnham (6’4, 260 | RS Senior) brings edge size, length, and pass rush upside 🔴 Hjelle (6’3, 300) adds interior strength and rotational depth But before the player breakdowns, Coach Gr...

Indiana continues to build its defense through the transfer portal, and on this episode of  Hoosier Football Tailgate , Coach Griff takes a closer look at two new additions to the Hoosier secondary. Former  Penn State corner AJ Harris  brings size, length, and Big Ten experience to the outside, while  Jiquan Sanks from Cincinnati  adds versatility and physicality to the defensive backfield. In thi...

On this episode of  Hoosier Football Tailgate , Coach Griff breaks down two key transfer portal additions to the  Indiana Hoosiers football  defense — edge rushers  Chiddi Obiazor  and  Tobi Osunsanmi , both arriving from the  Kansas State Wildcats . Coach Griff analyzes their  2025 production, film traits, and how their skill sets complement each other  as Indiana reloads its pass rush. Before di...

Louis Moore has officially dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA — but what does that actually mean for Indiana Football? In this episode of  Hoosier Football Tailgate , Coach Griff breaks down the legal timeline, explains why the NCAA is still pursuing appellate clarity, and separates fact from fiction surrounding the rule of restitution. Could Indiana have wins vacated? Is the National Championsh...

Indiana continues to build through the transfer portal — and in this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate , Coach Griff takes you inside the film room to break down two key additions to the Hoosiers secondary. Wisconsin safety Preston Zachman and Montana State corner Carson Williams bring different skill sets, but both add experience, toughness, and versatility to Indiana’s defense. We go to the t...

Indiana continues to build through the transfer portal — and in Week 3 of our  Portal Impact Series , we break down two additions that matter in the trenches and in the red zone. Coach Griff takes a film-driven look at: 🧱  Joe Brunner (OL – Wisconsin) – Big Ten toughness and technique – Offensive line depth and competition – Why stability up front wins in November 🏈  Brock Schott (TE – Miami) –...

Hoosier Nation — it’s time to break down two of Indiana Football’s most impactful portal additions. Tonight on  Hoosier Tailgate Live , Coach Griff kicks off a brand-new series:  Hoosiers Portal Commitments  — starting with QB  Josh Hoover  and RB  Turbo Richards . In this episode: ✅ Josh Hoover full stat + film breakdown ✅ Turbo Richards stat profile + role projection ✅ Why Hoover + Turbo can...

Indiana Football has reached the mountaintop. At Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, the Hoosiers completed a season for the ages, defeating the Miami Hurricanes  27–21 to claim the  National Championship  and become the  first team in college football history to finish 16–0 . In this episode of  Hoosier Football Tailgate Live , Coach Shannon “Coach Griff” Griffith breaks down the defining moments of the...

The stage is set at  Hard Rock Stadium  as  #1 Indiana  faces  #12 Miami  with a  National Championship  on the line. In this  Hoosier Tailgate National Championship Preview , Coach Griff breaks down the game the only way that matters —  stats, film, and execution . 🔍 What’s covered in this episode: 📊  Offense vs Offense  statistical breakdown 🛡️  Defense vs Defense  comparison 🌪️  Top Miami Hur...

Indiana made a statement on the biggest stage. The Hoosiers dismantled Oregon  56–22 in the Peach Bowl , turning a College Football Playoff semifinal into a showcase of dominance — and punching their ticket to the  National Championship in Miami . On the very first play of the game,  D’Angelo Ponds set the tone with a pick-six , and Indiana never looked back. Quarterback  Fernando Mendoza was near...

Indiana and Oregon meet again — this time with a spot in the national championship on the line. In this episode of  Hoosier Tailgate Live , Coach Shannon Griffith previews the CFP Peach Bowl Semifinal rematch, breaking down why this game will be different than September. From key statistical matchups and team objectives to a coach’s film-room perspective on Oregon’s offense and defense, this show...

Indiana didn’t just win the Rose Bowl — the Hoosiers made a national statement. On one of college football’s biggest stages,  #1 Indiana dominated #9 Alabama 38–3 , controlling the game from the opening snap and never allowing the Crimson Tide to find rhythm. It was a performance built on discipline, physicality, execution, and championship-level focus. In this episode of  Hoosier Tailgate Live ,...