Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball

Indiana Hoosiers eye historic upset as they battle Ohio State Buckeyes for the Big Ten championship crown. Can Fernando Mendoza outduel Julian Sayin and propel Indiana into the College Football Playoff? Jacob Goins and Brian Smith spotlight the Hoosiers’ meteoric rise, dissecting how Indiana’s revamped roster, led by stars like Elijah Sarratt and D’Angelo Ponds, could shake up the national pecking...

Indiana dominated Bethune-Cookman – from the outset – to win 100 to 56 inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Team basketball led the way. Passing, shooting, defense, rebounding, and everything the Darian DeVries-led Hoosiers accomplished stemmed from a team-first identity. IU basketball knocked in 12 3-point attempts, but the Hoosiers wouldn’t have accomplished that without tremendous passing from ev...

Indiana Hoosiers crush Purdue 56-3 on the road, sealing the greatest regular season in program history and securing their spot in the Big Ten Championship game for the first time ever. Can Curt Cignetti’s squad ride this historic momentum to a national title run? Jacob Goins breaks down Indiana's dominant victory, spotlighting the unstoppable ground attack led by Roman Hemby and Kaelon Black, alon...

Indiana Hoosiers chase history against rival Purdue Boilermakers in a high-stakes Big Ten football showdown. Can Fernando Mendoza and the undefeated Hoosiers complete their perfect season, or will Purdue pull off a shocking upset for their first conference win? The Black Friday rivalry heats up as mid-20s temperatures and passionate fan bases set the stage for dramatic play and intense bragging ri...

Big Ten playoff chaos looms as Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Washington battle for a potential four-team bid. Which powerhouse will emerge, and could the Big Ten really send a record number of squads to the College Football Playoff? Spencer McLaughlin leads the debate with Roman Tomashoff, Jacob Goins, Chris Gordy, and Craig Shemon breaking down CFP scenarios, playoff committee rankings, and m...

Oregon shines in their Big Ten contest, while USC face mounting pressure as coaching rumors swirl around Lincoln Riley. Could an $80 million buyout mean a seismic shift for the Trojans and spark a wild coaching carousel with names like Kalen DeBoer, Lane Kiffin, and Joey McGuire in the mix? Zach Seyko and Jacob Goins unravel the implications for powerhouse programs, the SEC, and Penn State’s own c...

CFP chaos looms as Indiana Hoosiers eye College Football Playoff glory. Can the Indiana Hoosiers lock down a top-four seed and capitalize on Big Ten turmoil, or will rivalry weekend deliver an upset for the ages? The latest CFP rankings fuel debate, with Indiana sitting at No. 2, Ohio State standing in their way, and potential playoff scenarios on the line. Upcoming clashes against Purdue and a po...

Indiana Hoosiers overpower Kansas State with gritty, high-effort basketball and relentless drives to the basket. Did Conor Enright’s tenacious defense and Reed Bailey’s breakout scoring mark a turning point in the season? Jacob Goins and Brian Smith break down Indiana’s signature 86-69 win inside Assembly Hall, spotlighting Bailey’s 21-point performance and the Hoosiers’ dominance at the free thro...

Indiana Hoosiers and Kansas State Wildcats prepare for a non-conference basketball showdown with explosive offenses and tournament implications on the line. Can PJ Haggerty’s scoring dominance and Nate Johnson’s all-around impact overcome the Assembly Hall advantage, or will Lamar Wilkerson spark Indiana to a statement victory? The hosts break down key matchups, including the battle of three-point...

Indiana Hoosiers surge in recruiting as Bruce Branch III, the nation’s top 2027 basketball prospect, reclassifies to 2026. Could Branch’s elite versatility and scoring power spark a new era for Indiana basketball? Jacob Goins breaks down Branch’s potential fit alongside Prince Alexander Moody and Karvala, analyzing Darian DeVries’ recruiting edge as the battle heats up for the five-star forward. K...

Indiana Hoosiers escape with a lackluster win over Lindenwood, but concerns loom large for Big Ten play. Can Tucker DeVries and Sam Alexis lead this new-look Indiana squad to greater consistency—or will rebounding woes and offensive cold streaks derail their season? Brian Smith breaks down Indiana's 73-53 victory, spotlighting DeVries’ scoring surge and Alexis’ defensive impact, while raising red...

Big Ten College Football Playoff chaos looms as Oregon Ducks face USC Trojans in a game that could determine whether three, four, or even five conference teams make the expanded playoff. Can the Trojans pull off the upset in Eugene and crash the party? The panel breaks down Oregon's defensive dominance against USC's explosive passing attack, Michigan Wolverines' controversial playoff path despite...

Big Ten coaching chaos heats up as Lane Kiffin, Brian Kelly, and James Franklin shake up the college football landscape. Can Penn State land a game-changing head coach, or will Lane Kiffin’s next move trigger a wave of surprises? Zach Seyko and Jacob Goins debate the impact of Franklin’s move to Virginia Tech, Michigan State’s future, and why Indiana’s injury-riddled roster could be a pivotal wild...

Indiana Hoosiers surge to an undefeated start under new head coach Darian DeVries, sparking excitement and big questions as the non-conference schedule intensifies. Purdue Boilermakers also remain unbeaten, with Trey Kaufman-Renn and Braden Smith powering through key wins and dominating the boards. Can Indiana’s high-octane offense and sharpshooting from Tucker DeVries and Lamar Wilkerson withstan...

Indiana Hoosiers football hit their perfectly-timed bye week just as key injuries stack up and the regular season reaches its defining stretch. Can Curt Cignetti's team use this crucial rest to heal playmakers like Elijah Saratt and Drew Evans, and sharpen their edge for the Purdue rivalry, the Big Ten Championship showdown against Ohio State, and a possible College Football Playoff run? Jacob Goi...

Indiana Hoosiers lock in a College Football Playoff spot as Curt Cignetti’s squad surges toward postseason glory—can they secure a top-four seed and home-field advantage? Jacob Goins breaks down Indiana’s path, from dominating the AP poll race just behind Ohio State, to debating the impact of a potential upset loss to Purdue or Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship. Recruiting updates add spark,...

Indiana Hoosiers basketball narrowly survives a major scare against Incarnate Word, with the offense vanishing in the second half after a dominant start. Jacob Goins and Brian Smith break down why Darian DeVries’ squad, once hot from three-point range, suddenly turned ice cold, managing just 5-of-24 from deep and nearly squandering a double-digit halftime lead inside Assembly Hall. Key topics incl...

Indiana Hoosiers overpower Wisconsin 31-7, but mounting injuries and O-line struggles threaten their championship run. Is Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman bid at risk if protection keeps breaking down? Jacob Goins analyzes Indiana’s lackluster first half, the offense’s reliance on record-breaking quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and alarming trends in pass protection and player health. Key discussion point...

Indiana Hoosiers brace for Wisconsin Badgers’ spoiler ambitions as Fernando Mendoza eyes another Heisman-worthy performance. Can Wisconsin’s surging defense, led by Mason Posa, disrupt the Hoosiers’ playoff momentum in Bloomington? Jacob Goins and Ryan Harings debate whether Indiana’s high-powered offense and injury management will withstand the Badgers’ renewed confidence after toppling Washingto...

Big Ten playoff hopes hang in the balance as conference chaos continues. How many teams will crash the College Football Playoff party? Ten Big Ten podcast hosts break down the latest rankings and deliver predictions for Week 12's crucial matchups. The discussion covers Iowa's historic struggles on the West Coast ahead of their USC showdown, Michigan State's defensive collapse against Penn State, a...

Indiana Hoosiers football accelerates their recruiting momentum under head coach Curt Cignetti, hosting elite prospects like DB Duvay Williams and Micah Fleming from powerhouse programs. Can Indiana flip five-star talent from California and Alabama, signaling a new era in Bloomington? Jacob Goins and Brian Smith break down the transformative impact of assistant coaches, rising commit ranks, and th...

Indiana Hoosiers overpower Milwaukee with a relentless offensive attack—can this newly energized squad sustain its dominance in the Big Ten? Jacob Goins and Brian Smith break down Indiana's explosive 101-70 victory, spotlighting standout performances from Lamar Wilkerson, Tayton Conerway, and Tucker DeVries. Analysis covers Indiana’s rapid pace, improved ball movement, and elite shooting—marking b...

Indiana Hoosiers target two elite centers—Ethan Taylor and Arafan Diane—as Jacob Goins examines whether Darian Devries can pull off a recruiting miracle for the 2026 class. Will Indiana land one of the nation's top big men and reshape its basketball future? Recruiting predictions, coaching strategy, and the ongoing challenges facing Indiana in the NIL era are under the spotlight as the Hoosiers ai...

INDIANA HOOSIERS survive Penn State scare, but are they fraudulent contenders? Can ELI DRINKWITZ transform the NITTANY LIONS into national champions? JACOB GOINS and ZACH SEYKO break down Indiana's narrow escape against Penn State, examining whether FERNANDO MENDOZA's clutch performance and OMAR COOPER's miracle catch mask deeper concerns about the Hoosiers' championship credentials. The discussio...

Indiana Hoosiers football remains undefeated, but mounting injuries across the roster threaten their College Football Playoff aspirations despite the miraculous comeback against Penn State. Should Curt Cignetti rest starters in the Big Ten Championship if a top-four seed is secured? Jacob Goins breaks down the injury crisis plaguing both sides of the ball, from the battered offensive line to the d...