HOOSIER FOOTBALL TAILGATE

The Indiana Hoosiers are set to open Big Ten play against the Illinois Fighting Illini this Saturday, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Coach Griff breaks down the key matchups, offensive game plan, defensive adjustments, and what Indiana must do to set the tone early in conference play. 🏈 Topics Covered: Illinois’s offensive and defensive strengths Indiana’s keys to victory in the trenches Top...

Indiana football obliterated Indiana State 73-0  to finish non-conference play at  3-0 . The Hoosiers racked up  680 yards of offense , held the Sycamores to just  77 total yards , and got huge performances from  Omar Cooper Jr. (10 catches, 207 yards, 4 TDs)  and freshman RB  Khobie Martin (Fishers, IN) . Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down the Indiana State beatdown, how the Hoosiers stacked up a...

Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down keys to victory, ISU playmakers, and why IU is set to roll into 3–0. The Hoosiers are back under the lights at Memorial Stadium for their final non-conference matchup as they take on the undefeated Indiana State Sycamores. Both teams enter at 2–0, with Indiana State averaging nearly 40 points per game behind quarterback Elijah Owens and running back Plez Lawrence...

The Hoosiers answered every critic with a dominant 56-9 win over Kennesaw State. After a shaky Week 1, Indiana went  4-for-7 in the red zone , Fernando Mendoza threw 4 TDs, Elijah Sarratt snagged 3 scores, and the defense lived in the backfield with 14 TFLs. We’ll also take you around the  Big Ten scoreboard , the  latest AP & Coaches Poll , and what this win means as Indiana heads into confer...

Former Indiana quarterback Dexter Williams returns to Memorial Stadium, this time leading Kennesaw State against his old teammates. Coach Griff breaks down the storylines, including IU’s defensive keys after giving up explosive runs to Old Dominion, the Owls’ run-heavy attack, and what it will take for Indiana to move to 2–0. Plus, Big Ten Week 2 matchups, odds, and a full KSU 2-deep breakdown. Ca...

Indiana rolled up 309 rushing yards in a 27–14 win over Old Dominion — but red-zone struggles turned a would-be blowout into a fourth-quarter sweat. In this episode of Hoosier Tailgate LIVE , Coach Griff breaks down: 🏈 The Good – Dominant rushing attack (Hemby, Black, Beebe Jr.), 41 minutes of possession 🚨 The Bad – 6 red-zone trips, only 20 points 🎥 Coach’s Clicker: The Tape Don’t Lie – Report...

For Indiana, this game is less about the opponent and more about  proving discipline, execution, and composure  under the weight of expectations. The Hoosiers have the talent to win decisively. But if they let Old Dominion hang around, Memorial Stadium could quickly turn from celebration to shock. Final Word For Indiana, this game is less about the opponent and more about  proving discipline, exec...

It’s officially  Game Week  for Indiana Football! After an 11–2 season and a College Football Playoff run, the Hoosiers reload in Year 2 under Curt Cignetti. Coach Griff and Aaron Woebbeking (Hoosier Sports Connection) break down: Key takeaways from Cignetti’s presser on Old Dominion Football 101 : O-Line gap schemes and how they fuel Inside Zone & Power Big Ten & CFP outlook heading into...

The Hoosier Football Tailgate teams up with TheHoosier.com crew to deliver our 3 bold predictions for the 2025 Indiana Football season. Curt Cignetti enters year two with momentum, but will it translate to wins in a loaded Big Ten? We’ve got hot takes, bold calls, and fearless forecasts for what’s ahead in Bloomington this fall. In this episode:🔥 Bold Call #1 – Breakout players who will surprise...

Boom! The Hoosier Tailgate Podcast with Coach Shannon Griffith is back with a packed episode. We start with Brett McMurphy’s recent comments on Indiana’s tough football scheduling and what it means for the Hoosiers moving forward. Then, we shift into game week prep for Old Dominion , highlight the massive $50 million Merchant Bank Field sponsorship , and share some exciting news — the Hoosier Tail...

Get ready, Hoosier Nation! 🏈 In this episode of Hoosier Tailgate , Coach Shannon Griffith takes you inside Indiana Football’s 2025 Offensive Depth Chart — breaking down every position group on the attack. From the quarterback battle to the playmakers on the outside, we’ll dive deep into the players who will drive IU’s scoring punch this season. 🔥 Inside this episode: Quarterback competition and...

Today on the Hoosier Tailgate, Coach Griff wraps up the Hoosiers' 2025 Schedule Preview. Coach Griff welcomes Colin McMahon from TheHoosier.com to discuss the Hoosier Practices he has attended and the article he wrote on the star players of the Hoosier Defense. Then Coach Griff will conclude his series on the Hoosiers' 2025 Schedule Preview, discussing the final three games against Penn State, Wis...

In this continuation of our 2025 Hoosier Football Schedule Preview, Coach Griff picks up where he left off — after breaking down the pivotal early-season trio of Illinois , Iowa , and Oregon , known as “The Defining Three.” Now, in Part 2, it’s time to examine the next stretch of Indiana’s journey through the Big Ten gauntlet. In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate , Coach Griff takes a deep...

🎙️ Will Illinois, Iowa & Oregon Define Indiana’s Playoff Fate? Indiana Football took the nation by storm in 2024 with an unforgettable run to the College Football Playoff. But in 2025, the Hoosiers face a new challenge: proving it wasn’t a fluke. In this episode of the Hoosier Football Tailgate , Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down the three-game stretch that will define Indiana’s postseason fa...

📌 Description: In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate , Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down all the action from June as Indiana Football continues to build its 2026 recruiting class. Coach Griff dives into key storylines from the month, including recent commitments, standout camp performances, and which high-profile prospects are still weighing their options. You’ll also hear a detailed prev...

Coach Shannon Griffith is joined by special guest Zach Browning from TheHoosier.com to break down the latest in Indiana Football recruiting. They kick things off with the commitment of 4⭐ EDGE Kevontay Hugan , then shift focus to California QB Luke Fahy , who just wrapped up a visit to Bloomington. What did Fahy think of the trip—and where do the Hoosiers currently stand in his recruitment? The g...

🎧 SPECIAL EDITION: NCAA vs. House Settlement Breakdown Dylan Sinn from the Journal Gazette joins Coach Shannon Griffith for a must-hear episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate ! We dive into the $2.8 billion House vs. NCAA settlement , what it means for the future of college athletics, and how it will impact Indiana Football , player compensation, and recruiting in the Big Ten. 💰🏈 We also break do...

Buffed Rime T-Cal joins the tailgate to discuss the Hoosier Defense and how much they have improved from the 23 season to the 1-2 2024 season. Then I will give you 3 primary reasons to be optimistic

🎙️ On this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate , I’m joined by Drew Rosenberg from TheHoosier.com as we break down the recent Hoosier Connect event at Huber’s Winery 🍷. We dive into what Coach Curt Cignetti had to say about the future of Indiana Football recruiting , the evolving College Football Playoff landscape , and how the looming House vs NCAA settlement could reshape the sport. Plus, we p...

Is Fernando Mendoza worthy of the hype? 🧐 I broke down the film to see if QB1 is the real deal for the Hoosiers 🔍🎥 Tune in to the latest Hoosier Football Tailgate for my full analysis! 🎙️🔥 #IUFB #HoosierNation #QB1 #FilmRoom

📍  TheHoosier.com | Powered by On3 In this episode of  The Hoosier Football Tailgate , Coach Shannon Griffith is joined by special guest  Colin McMahon from  TheHoosier.com  📝 to break down where Indiana Football 🏈 stands heading into the summer months ☀️. With momentum building from a strong spring, Colin shares his insights on which  position groups  will be key to sustaining the Hoosiers’ wi...

Tonight, we welcome Zach Browning from TheHoosier.com to discuss the recent commitments and some of those recruits who are still considering the Hoosiers.

Tonight, we take a look back at the NFL Draft and how the Hoosiers fared in drafted and undrafted free agents. Plus, recruiting for the Hoosiers has been on 🔥🔥, and it's a big weekend for official visits by some 4-star prospects.

Tonight on Hoosier Football Tailgate , Coach Griff is joined by a very special guest — Zach Osterman , the Indiana University beat writer for the Indianapolis Star and one of the most respected voices in IU Athletics coverage. Tune in at 7:30 PM EST for an in-depth conversation breaking down where things stand with Indiana Football coming out of spring practice and heading toward the 2025 fall sea...

Join Coach Griff as he welcomes Alec Lasley and Zach Browning from the TheHoosier.com as they give their opinions on the Hoosiers Spring Scrimmage. Technical Note: Sorry for Delay of getting this up but better late than sorry.