Kirkwood and Dunn

National media is already treating Indiana like a year one rebuild — Trent and Tim aren't having it. They break down why Tom Fornelli's hypothetical question at Big Ten media days gets the roster situation completely wrong, react to the best and worst clips from Big 12 media days (Julian Lewis admitting Colorado was "free balling it" on offense is a gift), and get into why Indian...

Happy 4th of July weekend! Kirkwood and Dunn brings in two special guests — Galen Clavio (Crimson Cast, Football Weather) and Kris Drew (Dead Air Sports) — for a snake draft of the biggest moments in college football history since the BCS era in 1998. On the field, off the field, in the boardroom, on the internet — nothing is off limits. Four panelists, five rounds, completely different boards. Ex...

Happy 4th of July from Kirkwood and Dunn! Trent and Tim celebrate America's 250th birthday with a packed episode: they debate what brand Indiana should put on their jersey (Eli Lilly is the obvious answer, but the Bloomington local suggestions are better), preview the Group of Six and Big 12 — Texas Tech and BYU lead the pack, Kansas State is Trent's sleeper, and Colorado is the team to fa...

A Notre Dame beat writer compared Indiana football to the New York Jets — and called his own team the Yankees and Cowboys of college football. Trent and Tim aren't letting that one go unanswered. They break down the article, the backlash from Notre Dame's own fans, and why the comparison doesn't hold up. Then it's stadium expansion talk (Indiana's adding 4,000-5,000 student sec...

Dusty May is headed to the NBA to coach the Dallas Mavericks — so does that open the door for him to one day come home and coach Indiana basketball? Trent and Tim debate, then dig into EA Sports' early rankings (Indiana's #3 overall but somehow has no top-10 skill position players), recruiting momentum, the origins of "tarps off" student sections, and hints from Curt Cignetti&#39...

It's a Father's Day special on Kirkwood and Dunn! Trent and Tim talk Indiana's hot recruiting stretch (headlined by four-star linebacker picking IU over Georgia and Miami), debate a possible Curt Cignetti commercial, and judge Kyle Whittingham's motorcycle entrance at Michigan's Victors Day. Then the Indiana Podfather himself, Galen Clavio of Crimson Cast and Back Home Network,...

We are recording early today to dodge some real-time Midwest tornado warnings! On this week's episode of Kirkwood and Dunn , Trent and Tim react to the massive ripple effects of Indiana's historic national championship run. Has anything actually changed, or are programs frantically spending to keep up with the Curt Cignetti effect? Plus, we look at the final chapter of the Brendan Sorsby g...

Welcome back to another packed episode of Kirkwood and Dunn ! This week, the guys are diving into the ultimate sports thought experiments, reacting to where the national media expects our program to head over the next decade, and taking a microscopic lens to the 2026 Hoosier roster with their first official positional breakdowns. Plus, we look at the wild, ongoing aftermath of the Brendan Sorsby g...

Welcome back to another unfiltered episode of Kirkwood and Dunn ! This week, college football was sent into an absolute tailspin, and all roads somehow lead right back to Bloomington. We are unpacking the massive Brendan Sorsby gambling saga, reacting to the Texas court injunction, and calling out the absolute clown show surrounding Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell. Plus, we look at the wild news...

Sampson James GoFund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-sampson-james-rebuild-his-life Welcome back to another packed episode of Kirkwood and Dunn ! This week, we are covering the absolute explosion of the Indiana football brand as Curt Cignetti officially takes over the sports media landscape. We break down his starring role in the EA Sports College Football trailer, dissect the beta gameplay de...

Have you ever wondered what keeps SEC powerhouses awake in the middle of the night? On this week's episode of Kirkwood and Dunn , Trent McGee and Tim (@tbhoosiers) dive into the psychological warfare Curt Cignetti is waging on college football, break down the latest massive commitments for Indiana, and debate the absolute best (and most overrated) stadiums in the country. Plus, we look at the...

Tim is officially rocking his Championship Chain after dominating the Best of Summer Draft, and Trent is fully embracing his "Suburban Dad Era" with perfectly grilled meats, Tractor Supply runs, and Dire Straits radio. In this episode of Kirkwood and Dunn, we have to address the completely fake, terribly photoshopped EA Sports College Football 27 cover leak that fooled way too many peopl...

It’s a jam-packed episode of Kirkwood and Dunn! Tim survived his very first Indy 500 and is officially a convert to the racing world—especially after watching Curt Cignetti bring his unmatched, "no rearview mirror" swagger to the IMS track as the pace car driver. We also react to the new Big Ten TV schedule, which features Indiana opening their National Championship defense in the premie...

Kick off Memorial Day Weekend, Indy 500 festivities, and the unofficial start of summer with the 4th official Kirkwood & Dunn Draft! Tim is racing, Trent's got the sunscreen ready, and we’ve assembled a massive, all-star panel to draft the absolute Best of Summer . Joining us on the board today: 🎙️ Alec Keezer (Indiana Voice of College Football) 🧢 Hoosier Commish (X's Favorite Commiss...

We have a historic guest on Kirkwood and Dunn this week! For the first time ever, we are joined by Abbey Armstrong, the Bloomington local and former IU rower who was recently revealed as the inaugural Hoosier the Bison . Abbey pulls back the curtain on what it takes to be a Big Ten mascot, including the secretive "illuminati-style" selection process in the Memorial Stadium basement, interacting wi...

We are back for a full Sunday episode of Kirkwood and Dunn! After a quick wardrobe malfunction (because showing up in matching outfits is a podcasting rite of passage), Trent reveals he went undercover to speak at an SEC Quarterback Club. Why? Because the South wants to know Indiana's secrets. We break down the impact of losing strength coach Derek Owings to Tennessee and why Curt Cignetti&#39...

It's midweek, which means it is time for our weekly ranking! Trent and Tim dive into the Top 10 lamest, most outlandish conspiracy theories and excuses rival fans use to discredit Indiana's National Championship. But before we get to the ranking, we have a wild week of college football news to catch up on. We kick things off by celebrating our very first Facebook follower before discussing...

Trent is officially back from his Mexican vacation, and yes, he has officially declared that limousines are an overrated experience! We kick things off with a massive Mother's Day shoutout to all the moms in Hoosier Nation and break down the ultimate boss move by former IU QB Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza just donated $500,000 to MS research at the University of Miami—which is cool, but still hila...

What a ride it has been, Hoosier Nation. From claiming the Big Ten Championship all the way to hoisting the National Championship trophy, this past season of Indiana Football was nothing short of legendary. To celebrate, Trent and Tim are taking a trip down memory lane with a special "Best Of" episode! We’ve pulled our absolute favorite podcast clips and the most electric game highlights...

Every great story needs a great villain, and college football has a never-ending roster of them! In this special episode of Kirkwood and Dunn, we are assembling a massive panel to draft the most despised, notorious, and polarizing figures in the history of the sport. Trent and Tim are joined by an absolute all-star lineup of college football minds: Sam Recker, College Football with Sam ( @CFBwSam...

The dust has settled on a wild Little 500 weekend, and Trent is joined by former riders Jenna Rodgers (Alpha Chi Omega) and Will Pitts (Sigma Phi Epsilon) to break down the races! In this episode, the crew goes deep into the strategy, chaos, and historic finishes in Bloomington. We start by analyzing the Men's race, which featured a slow, tactical pack before descending into chaos with a massi...

Trent and Tim are back from a wild weekend in Bloomington! We kick things off by discussing the massive changes around town (and the baffling Andrew Davis ad campaigns) before recapping the chaotic, crash-filled finish to the Men's Little 500. Then, we hit the gridiron to break down Indiana Football's Spring Game, the newly announced Halloween Homecoming, and the "Red Out" strate...

Welcome to our draft episode, the absolute best IU tradition on and off campus! Packed with pure nostalgia, laughs, and hype. Kick back, relax, and join us in reliving every moment from your college days or visiting Bloomington, IN. Enjoy those special Indiana football and basketball moments. From late night to Assembly Hall. To do this right, we had to bring in the heavy hitters from the IU commu...

Most college football fans overlook one crucial spring ritual that reveals whether a team is truly rebuilding or just reloading—and Indiana's spring game might be more revealing than you think. In this episode of Kirkwood and Dunn, we dive into the top storylines to watch, from crowd size predictions to unscripted talent showdowns, all framed by an innovative game that predicts where NFL Draft...

Most Indiana fans don't know the true spirit of the Little 500—until they experience it live. Jenna Rogers and Will Pitts, both former riders, reveal the high-energy, community-driven race that makes IU's spring tradition more than just a bike race. Whether you're new to college sports or a seasoned alumni, this episode is your ticket to understanding why hundreds of students dedicate...