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Trent and Tim open the episode by discussing the controversy surrounding Dan Dakich's appearance at the Upstairs Pub, expressing sympathy for the bar's social media manager who is "taking all the arrows". They quickly pivot to the latest College Football Playoff rankings, where Indiana held its #2 spot, effectively guaranteeing a top-four seed even with a future loss to Ohio Stat...

Recapping #2 Indiana's historic 27-24 victory over Penn State, which moves them to 10-0 on the season. They describe the game as a "cold plunge"—a nerve-wracking affair where Indiana failed to pull away despite opportunities, allowing Penn State's talent to keep the game close. They analyze the defense's struggles with missed tackles against Penn State's "blue chip&q...

In their preview of the Penn State game, Trent and Tim discuss reports that the Nittany Lions are on "quit watch". Despite this, Trent remains nervous about playing a "brand" program in a stadium where Indiana has never won. Answering a listener question, they speculate the team's classic uniform look is a "Cignetti decision" to "keep it simple". They ag...

In their chaotic first-ever live episode, Trent and Tim react in real-time to the debut of the College Football Playoff rankings. After battling technical difficulties and having to follow along on Twitter because neither of them has ESPN, they dive into the reveal.  The official rankings place Ohio State at #1, Indiana at #2 , Texas A&M at #3, and Alabama at #4. The hosts are ecstatic with In...

Trent kicks off the episode with an "iso-rant" against the "delusional" and "embarrassing" segment of the Indiana and sports fanbase on Twitter, particularly those who claim the new playoff rankings "don't matter". The guys then recap the dominant win over Maryland , which started as a "heart attack"-inducing game. An early string of injuries t...

Trent and Tim are so unconcerned about the upcoming road game against Maryland that they dedicate the majority of their preview episode to a special interview with internet personality and IU superfan, Hoosier Commish. The Commish comes out firing, ranting about how Ty Simpson is being "mysteriously" snuck into the Heisman #1 spot over Fernando Mendoza. He also details his ongoing, real-...

Trent and Tim revel in Indiana's continued dominance after a 56-6 dismantling of UCLA, the Hoosiers' second 50-point win against a Power Four opponent this season. They discuss the symbolism of the IU victory flag getting stuck atop the Memorial Stadium flagpole, refusing to come down just like the team refuses to lose. With top-5 rankings in both offense and defense, the guys debate if In...

The episode kicks off with a heated debate between Trent and Tim over running back "roster management," as Trent argues Khobie Martin needs reps while Tim insists on keeping him in "AAA" to stay healthy for next year. The guys then turn their attention to the upcoming matchup against UCLA, referring to their interim coach Jerry Neuheisel as a "grown-up Hey Arnold" and...

Following the emotional high of the Oregon win and Coach Cignetti's contract extension, Trent and Tim are back to break down Indiana's 38-13 victory over Michigan State. Despite the comfortable margin, the hosts and a large portion of the fan base were frustrated with the team's sluggish start, which Coach Cignetti attributed to a "hangover" from the previous week's succe...

Trent and Tim kick off the episode with the massive breaking news that occurred just moments before they started recording: Head Coach Kurt Cignetti has signed a long-term contract extension to stay at Indiana. Overcome with emotion and relief, the guys celebrate the news that ends any speculation of Cignetti leaving for the vacant Penn State job. They dive into the details of the eight-year, $11...

Recording from Salem, Oregon with a hoarse voice and a player's mouthpiece as a souvenir, Trent joins Tim to celebrate what they declare the greatest and most important win in Indiana football history. They break down the Hoosiers' complete domination of Oregon on the road, highlighting how the defensive line sacked Dante Moore six times and held the Ducks to a single rushing yard in the s...

With Trent reporting from Seattle ahead of his trip to Eugene, the guys deliver their official preview of the top-10 showdown between Indiana and Oregon. They begin by debating the national narrative, with Tim arguing the Hoosiers have a "safety net" this year thanks to a stronger resume, while Trent believes a blowout loss will still get them labeled as "frauds." They both agr...

After a wild bye week full of upsets across college football, Trent and Tim are back to recap the chaos and look ahead to Indiana's biggest game of the season. They start by reacting to the most shocking result of the day: Penn State's stunning loss to a previously winless UCLA team, which they find objectively hilarious and analyze for its massive implications on the Big Ten race. The guy...

Even though it's a bye week for the Hoosiers, Trent and Tim are here to break down the state of the 5-0 football program. They start by giving out midterm grades for the season so far, landing on an A and an A- while highlighting the team's health and impressive record. However, they also discuss lingering concerns, like big-game play-calling and the defense's susceptibility to explosi...

In their 50th episode spectacular, Trent and Tim celebrate Indiana's thrilling, yet ugly, victory over Iowa that brings the Hoosiers to a 5-0 record. The guys break down how Trent's decision to go shirtless for the second half may have been the key to victory. They dive deep into the game, admitting they had to eat "humble pie" after being wrong in their predictions. The discussi...

The title of this podcast will not haunt Kirkwood and Dunn LLC, this is a lock. In this episode of the Kirkwood and Dunn podcast, Trent and Tim dive into the excitement surrounding the college football season, particularly focusing on the upcoming game between Indiana and Iowa. They discuss the current state of both teams, analyze key players, and predict potential outcomes. The conversation highl...

In this episode of the Kirkwood and Dunn podcast, hosts Trent and Tim celebrate Indiana's historic football victory over Illinois, discussing the thrilling atmosphere of the game, the coaching prowess of Curt Cignetti, and the impressive performance of the team. They delve into the significance of the win, the electric environment at the stadium, and the strategic decisions made during the gam...

In this episode, hosts Tim and Trent welcome special guest White Boy Rick, for a deep dive into Indiana football and their upcoming game against Illinois. The three discuss the team's momentum and the "real season" beginning with conference play. Rick shares his background, from his time at IU's Kelley School of Business to his current role at Barstool Sports. They also discuss t...

It’s finally here. We close the book, and we are 3-0, but the real tests start now with Illinois coming to town. Tim and Trent take a look at the narratives surrounding the Indiana and Illinois games to get Illinois hate week started. 

We're asking the tough questions this week: Are the Buckeyes idiots? (All signs point to yes). After we dissect what's going on in Columbus, we turn our attention to some Friday Night Lights as the Hoosiers take on Indiana State. Plus, we mourn another one of Tim's bets—courtesy of Trent—and look ahead to the Week 3 slate with our most chaotic and hilarious predictions. It's another week of the sp...

Lets recap the Kennesaw win, and how Indiana looked. Is everything right in Bloomington? How did the rest of the B1G look after week two? Finally, Trent gleefully retells the story of the fall of Bill Napier.  We love college football.

It’s a game preview as the Hoosiers get ready for their second preseason game against Kennesaw State University, the school that gave us Pam Whitten. Indiana will take out their frustration from the first game on an old friend Dexter Williams. Diving into the best bets of the weekend. 

Indiana won their first game, but execution wasn’t always there. As Coach Cignetti says, “we have to be better” and that is exactly the mindset of this podcast. We are going to be better at delivering the most average content to Indiana fans across the world.

It's our Thursday game preview! We preview the Monarchs of Old Dominion as they take on the Hoosiers. Best bets for Saturday.

This week's Kirkwood and Dunn Podcast offers a comprehensive preview of the upcoming college football season, with a focus on the Indiana Hoosiers. The episode begins with a quick recap of Week 0 games and a discussion on major college football news, including the SEC's move to a nine-game conference schedule. The hosts then dive into a detailed breakdown of the IU football schedule, predi...