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

Big Ten powers rally against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby’s controversial eligibility fight. As the Red Raiders attempt to play Sorsby despite NCAA regulations, Big Ten schools refuse all non-conference competition, igniting a heated debate about integrity, NIL chaos, and the role of judges in college football. Is this a Texas Tech scandal, an NCAA crisis, or a sign the sport is spinning out of...

Indiana football is hosting a massive recruiting weekend, and one of the visitors could be on flip watch.   Jacob Goins breaks down the latest Indiana football recruiting developments, including official visits from Ramir Harris-Dupree, Chris Bradley, and UCLA linebacker commit Cain Brackney. Could Curt Cignetti and Bryant Haines flip one of UCLA's top defensive commits and add another important p...

The NCAA, Texas Tech, Brendan Sorsby, and the future of college football are once again dominating headlines.   Jacob Goins discusses growing concerns among Indiana football fans about offensive line recruiting and why building long-term depth up front remains one of the most important challenges facing Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers. Indiana has landed several offensive line commitments, but is i...

Is linebacker the one position that could derail Indiana's quest to repeat as national champions?   The Hoosiers return two of the most productive linebackers in college football with Rolijah Hardy and Isaiah Jones, but questions remain about the depth behind them. Jacob Goins breaks down why Indiana's starting linebackers could be among the best in the Big Ten, while also examining the biggest co...

Nick Saban is now calling on Congress to help regulate college athletics, but many fans are asking one question:   Why now?   After years of SEC dominance, NIL and the transfer portal have created more parity across college football than ever before. Programs like Indiana, Penn State, Michigan, Ohio State, and others are now competing at the highest level, and some believe that's exactly why the c...

The future of college football may be changing faster than anyone expected.   The Big Ten and SEC have officially rejected the proposed Protect College Sports Act from Congress, raising major questions about who will ultimately control college athletics. Could this be another sign that a college football Super League is coming? On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins reacts to the jo...

The Big Ten and SEC unite to push back against Congress’s sweeping plan to overhaul college football, setting up a powerful standoff that could reshape the sport’s future. With player compensation, playoff formats, and media rights on the line, can any legislation succeed without college football’s biggest powerhouses on board? The Big 10 Squad dissects the motives behind congressional interventio...

Indiana football just had one of its biggest recruiting days of the Curt Cignetti era. After months of criticism about the Hoosiers' 2027 recruiting class, Indiana landed TWO four-star recruits on the same day as Da'Jon Talley-Rhodes and Reinaldo Perez both announced their commitments to the national champions. Talley-Rhodes is the No. 1 player in Washington D.C. and one of the top running backs i...

Indiana basketball may have just received one of the biggest offseason advantages in college basketball. As summer workouts officially begin, Darian DeVries and the Hoosiers are preparing for their upcoming trip to Peru and participation in the FISU America Games. Because of the special rules surrounding the event, Indiana now has significantly more opportunities to practice together than most col...

Indiana football may be just hours away from landing another major recruiting victory. On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins breaks down why three-star running back Da"jon Talley-Rhodes is trending toward the Indiana Hoosiers ahead of his commitment announcement. After taking an official visit to Bloomington and moving Indiana to the final stop on his recruiting tour, all signs poi...

Indiana football continues to benefit from its historic national championship season, and the latest example comes on the recruiting trail. On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins breaks down the commitment of 2027 safety Brady Scott, a prospect from Massachusetts who represents a major recruiting milestone for Curt Cignetti and the Indiana football program. The Hoosiers have not sig...

Indiana Hoosiers defy expectations after a historic national championship run—can Curt Cignetti’s squad silence the doubters and repeat in a loaded Big Ten? Jacob Goins and guest TJ Pittinger break down Indiana football’s transformation from perennial underdog to playoff powerhouse, fueled by top transfer portal hauls and standout talent like Josh Hoover. Is Hoover the most underrated quarterback...

Big Ten football faces a seismic shift as talk of a 70-school “Super Mega Conference” heats up. Could college athletics see relegation like the Premier League, or will tradition—with teams like Ohio State, Michigan, and UCLA—hold firm amidst swirling changes? The panel breaks down the latest bipartisan Congressional proposal that targets NIL regulation, transfer portal chaos, and the Lane Kiffin r...

ESPN ignites debate by blasting the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff expansion, raising the question: is more actually less for college football? Hosts Jacob Goins (Locked On Hoosiers) and Zach Seyko (Locked On Nittany Lions) break down Bill Connelly’s controversial critique, weighing the impact on powerhouse programs like Indiana and Penn State, and whether a crowded playoff field dimini...

Indiana Hoosiers eye historic back-to-back national championships as questions swirl around Josh Hoover’s quarterback play and the defense’s ability to sustain elite performance. Could Indiana’s revamped running back room—featuring Turbo Richard, Lee BeeBe Jr., and Khobie Martin—make them the Big Ten’s ground-game powerhouse, or will a drop-off on defense cost them another title shot? Jacob Goins...

Indiana Hoosiers capture a historic national championship, yet their high school football recruiting stalls in the national mid-40s—what’s really behind Indiana’s recruiting woes? Host Jacob Goins and Brian Smith break down why top-tier NIL funding, elite facilities, and Big Ten prestige aren’t translating into blue-chip commitments for Indiana. Can Curt Cignetti and his staff rely on the transfer...

Indiana Hoosiers eye back-to-back national titles as they prepare for a high-stakes showdown against the Washington Huskies on November 21st. Could this late-season Big Ten clash decide playoff destinies? Hosts Jacob Goins and Roman Tomashoff break down the pivotal matchup, spotlighting powerhouse rosters, program-defining coaching from Curt Cignetti and Jedd Fisch, and the electric Husky Stadium...

The New York Jets may have found two MASSIVE steals in the NFL Draft… and both came from Indiana football. Jacob Goins joins Locked On Jets to break down Omar Cooper and D’Angelo Ponds, why Curt Cignetti’s culture is transforming Indiana into an NFL pipeline, and why the Hoosiers’ national championship run changed everything.   Plus: 🏈 Omar Cooper scouting breakdown 🔥 D’Angelo Ponds NFL potentia...

Big Ten power flexes threaten to upend the college football landscape as Tony Petitti’s playoff expansion push sparks fierce debate. Is a 24-team playoff format diluting the sport’s intensity or driving new rivalries and storylines? Greg Sankey and the SEC’s battle for influence, clashing philosophies, and shifting narratives keep college football fans on edge. The Big 10 Squad spotlights UCLA’s p...

The SEC may finally be realizing the truth… the Big Ten is running college football. On today’s Locked On Hoosiers crossover with Locked On Nittany Lions, Jacob Goins and Zach Seyko break down the growing tension between the SEC and Big Ten, why the SEC suddenly opposes playoff expansion, and why super conferences may completely change college sports forever.   Plus: 🏈 Big Ten vs SEC debate 🔥 16...

Indiana football enters the 2026 season with massive expectations after winning the national championship… but everything may come down to Josh Hoover. Can Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers repeat? Is Josh Hoover truly one of the best quarterbacks in the Big Ten? And why are national media outlets already disrespecting Indiana in early rankings? Plus: 🏀 LSU basketball sparks controversy by adding fo...

Indiana football just suffered a massive recruiting loss as 4-star cornerback Monsanna Torbert officially decommits from Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers. Is this simply the reality of competing with programs like Ohio State and Notre Dame… or is Indiana facing a bigger recruiting issue moving forward? Plus, Indiana lands in-state WR Branden Sharpe, while Indiana basketball swings BIG by offering el...

Indiana Hoosiers basketball aims for a return to glory as new coach Darian DeVries reveals his strategy: dominate high school recruiting and prioritize player retention over short-term roster fixes. Can this back-to-basics approach restore IU to the college basketball elite, or is the era of super teams and international transfers here to stay? Host Jacob Goins breaks down DeVries’ plan, analyzes...

Indiana Hoosiers football shakes up the recruiting landscape as five-star receiver Monshun Sales—ranked No. 1 in the 2027 class—receives expert predictions to choose Indiana over powerhouse programs like Alabama, Texas, Ohio State, and Miami. Is this the most transformative pickup in Hoosiers history? Jacob Goins unpacks how Curt Cignetti and his staff are closing in on a potential program-definin...

Big Ten playoff chaos heats up as conference experts debate an ever-expanding College Football Playoff. Could a 24-team—or even 128-team—bracket reshape the landscape for programs like Ohio State, Michigan, and Northwestern? The squad tackles whether playoff expansion erodes season value, impacts head coach job security, and opens the door for perennial underdogs to finally make a run. Who benefit...