HOOSIER FOOTBALL TAILGATE

Indiana is undefeated, Big Ten Champions, and headed to college football’s biggest stage. In this episode of  TheHoosier.com Roundtable , Coach Shannon “Coach Griff” Griffith is joined by  Zach Browning, Colin McMahon, and Drew Rosenberg  to preview the  Rose Bowl matchup between Indiana and Alabama  and break down the historic  13–0 season  that earned the Hoosiers a College Football Playoff bert...

The stage is set in Pasadena. Hoosier Tailgate Live breaks down one of the biggest games in program history as #1 Indiana faces #9 Alabama in the Rose Bowl and the College Football Playoff. Hosted by Coach Griff, this live preview delivers a coach’s-eye view of what truly decides CFP games — preparation, execution, and discipline.🔍 Tonight’s Show Includes:• Coach Griff’s Video Room film breakdown...

The January transfer portal window is here, and Indiana football enters a critical roster-building stretch. In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff breaks down Indiana’s transfer portal priorities position by position, explaining where the Hoosiers should be aggressive, where they should be selective, and why smart portal decisions matter far beyond January. This is not about cha...

After Alabama defeats Oklahoma in the first round of the CFP, the Hoosiers now turn their attention to a Rose Bowl showdown against the Crimson Tide at the historic Rose Bowl Stadium. In this episode of Hoosier Tailgate Live, Coach Griff sets the stage with an introduction to Alabama, reacts to the latest College Football Playoff scores, and walks through how the CFP bracket has taken shape as the...

The Hoosiers are Big Ten Champions, knocking off #1 Ohio State 13–10, and less than 24 hours later, Fernando Mendoza becomes the first Heisman Trophy winner in Indiana football history. On tonight’s show, Coach Shannon Griffith dives into: • Indiana’s Big Ten Championship win over Ohio State • What Mendoza’s Heisman Trophy means for the program • Why locking in Defensive Coordinator Bryant Haines...

Indiana Football made history Saturday night, and on this episode of  Hoosier Football Tailgate , Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down what it took to win a  Big Ten Championship  on college football’s biggest stage. This show dives into how Indiana controlled the game against Ohio State, why discipline and defensive execution mattered most, and what this performance says about the growth of the pro...

BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK IS HERE. Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down the massive showdown between  #2 Indiana and #1 Ohio State  inside Lucas Oil Stadium. This special hour-long preview features in-depth analysis, matchups to watch, keys to victory, and insight from  Zach Browning  and  Dylan Sinn  in two pre-taped interview segments. Coach Griff also spotlights Ohio State’s top playmakers —  Jul...

The Indiana Hoosiers delivered one of the most dominant performances in the history of the rivalry,  steamrolling Purdue 56-3  to  retain the Old Oaken Bucket  for another season. The Hoosiers also capped off the 2025 regular season at 12-0 for the first time in program history! The Hoosiers have now outscored Purdue  122-3 over the last two meetings , a jaw-dropping margin that showcases the gap...

Rivalry Week hits different under the Friday night glow. 🚨 The 11–0 Hoosiers roll into Ross–Ade Stadium with perfection in hand 🧠 and destiny on deck 🃏—the Old Oaken Bucket, a Big Ten ticket to Indy, and playoff control all on the line. 🎬 In the Lab, we preview the fight, spotlight the X-factors, and talk about the objectives that  flip belief to doubt . 🦶💣 My call, the one that lands heavy:...

The #2 Indiana Hoosiers enter Rivalry Week at 11–0 with a chance to clinch a spot in the  Big Ten Championship Game — and Coach Griff breaks down every storyline Hoosier fans need to know. This episode features an in-depth interview with  Zach Osterman (Indianapolis Star)  on Indiana Football’s historic season, Fernando Mendoza’s breakout year, key injuries, and what IU must fix before facing Purd...

The #2-ranked Indiana Hoosiers enter the bye week at  11–0  after a dominant Senior Day win over Wisconsin. In this episode, Coach Griff breaks down how IU executed its game plan, the biggest takeaways from Saturday’s Big Ten results, and what the Hoosiers must sharpen before the stretch run. We dive into: • Wisconsin recap & key statistical highlights • Team objectives — did IU hit all three?...

The  #2-ranked Indiana Hoosiers  are one win away from clinching a berth in the  Big Ten Championship , and the only thing standing in their way is a classic Big Ten grinder: the Wisconsin Badgers. On tonight’s  Hoosier Tailgate , Coach Griff breaks down everything you need to know heading into Saturday’s  Senior Day showdown at Memorial Stadium . We’ll dive into: 🔥  Wisconsin’s stingy, hard-nose...

With 1:20 left in the game, the No. 2–ranked Indiana Hoosiers trailed at Beaver Stadium and needed 80 yards with no timeouts. Fernando Mendoza went surgical — 10 plays, 80 yards — finishing with a back-line toe-tap touchdown to Omar Cooper with :36 seconds left to shock Penn State, 27–24. In this episode of The Hoosier Tailgate , Coach Griff breaks down: The 10-play game-winning drive Mendoza’s co...

The #2-ranked Indiana Hoosiers head into  Happy Valley  for Fox’s  Big Noon Kickoff  matchup against Penn State in one of the most intimidating environments in college football — the Whiteout at Beaver Stadium. Penn State leads the all-time series  25–2 , and Indiana has  never won  in Happy Valley. But this Hoosier team is built differently. Under Head Coach  Curt Cignetti , Indiana has found its...

The #2-ranked Hoosiers rolled into College Park and  blew the doors off Maryland, 55–10 , behind a punishing ground attack and a defense that suffocated the Terps from the opening whistle. ✅  363 rushing yards  between Kaelon Black & Roman Hemby ✅  Boykin scoop-and-score  after a forced fumble ✅ Mendoza efficient and in control of the offense ✅ Defense forces  five turnovers  and allows ju...

Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down Indiana’s next Big Ten road test as the #2-ranked Hoosiers travel to College Park to face the Maryland Terrapins. In this episode of  The Hoosier Tailgate , Coach Griff covers: 🏈  Offense vs Offense  – Fernando Mendoza and IU’s balanced attack vs Malik Washington’s Maryland offense. 🛡️  Defense vs Defense  – Can Indiana’s dominant D slow down the Terps’ playmake...

The #2 Indiana Hoosiers left no doubt in Bloomington with a 56–6 domination of UCLA, ending the Bruins’ three-game win streak decisively. Coach Griff breaks down Fernando Mendoza’s stellar day, the Hoosiers’ balanced rushing attack led by Roman Hemby and Kaelon Black, and a defense that completely shut down UCLA’s offense. Plus, what this performance means for Indiana’s College Football Playoff ho...

The #2-ranked  Indiana Hoosiers  take the national stage as  FOX Big Noon Kickoff  rolls into Bloomington for a showdown with the surging  UCLA Bruins . Host  Coach Shannon Griffith  breaks down everything you need to know — from  Nico Iamaleava’s  growing confidence under center to  Curt Cignetti’s  game plan for keeping the Hoosiers perfect. In this episode: The national spotlight returns to Blo...

Today on The Hoosier Tailgate, Coach Griff welcomes Dylan Sinn to the show to discuss Indiana's big win over Oregon 30-20 and the Hoosiers cracking the Top 5 at #3 in both polls. Then, Coach Griff breaks down the game, highlighting categories. In Coach Griff's Video Room, Coach points out the key moments from the game that allowed Indiana to make the statement win they needed.

The undefeated  #7 Indiana Hoosiers (5-0)  hit the road for their toughest test yet — a showdown in Eugene against the  #3 Oregon Ducks (5-0)  on Saturday afternoon in front of a national CBS audience. Host  Coach Shannon Griffith  breaks down everything you need to know before kickoff: 🏈 Full Oregon scouting report and key players to watch 📊 Head-to-head offensive and defensive stats 🎥  Coach...

The Hoosiers are back from the bye week and it’s a big one — Oregon is next on the schedule. Indiana is 5-0 for the second straight season, but can Curt Cignetti’s team keep the momentum rolling as they face one of the Big Ten’s top contenders? In this episode of  The Hoosier Football Tailgate , Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down: What Indiana has shown so far through the first half of the season...

Indiana Football has done it again — back-to-back seasons starting 5-0 under Curt Cignetti. But how do the Hoosiers of 2025 compare to last year’s historic 2024 squad? Coach Griff breaks it all down: ✅ 2024 flashback and what worked in that playoff run ✅ 2025 breakdown: Fernando Mendoza’s hot start, Roman Hemby’s ground game, Elijah “Waffle House” Sarratt, and a defense giving up less than 10 po...

The Hoosiers went into Kinnick Stadium and came out with a hard-fought 20–15 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Despite questionable play calls and two critical 4th-and-1 stops by Iowa, Indiana’s defense and timely execution carried the day. The win pushes IU to  #9 in the AP Poll  and  #8 in the Coaches Poll  as Curt Cignetti’s team keeps climbing the national rankings. Join Coach Griff and the Hoosier...

The Hoosiers are riding high after a dominant win over Illinois and now face a massive challenge on the road in Iowa City. Join  Coach Shannon Griffith  as he breaks down everything you need to know about Indiana vs. Iowa. In this episode: Scouting Iowa’s offense & defense – strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies Key matchups Indiana must win at Kinnick How Curt Cignetti and Mike Shanahan can s...

Indiana Football delivered a statement win in Bloomington, dismantling the #9 Illinois Fighting Illini 63–10. The Hoosiers move up to #11 in the AP Poll and now shift their focus to a massive Big Ten showdown with the Iowa Hawkeyes. On this episode of The Hoosier Tailgate , Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down: How Indiana dominated Illinois in all three phases of the game The key players and turnin...