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

UCLA Basketball implodes as Mick Cronin ejects his own player and clashes with media, sparking debate about his future. Is Cronin’s fiery approach wearing thin, and did UCLA make a costly mistake by extending his contract? Locked On Big Ten Squad tackles Cronin’s meltdown, comparing his antics with Tom Izzo and Matt Painter’s leadership styles, and questions whether postgame outbursts are damaging...

Penn State, Ohio State, and Michigan consider a seismic Big Ten shakeup—could these powerhouse programs go rogue for greater financial rewards? Hosts Zach Seyko and Jacob Goins unpack why top brands might break away, debating the implications for revenue sharing, TV contracts, and the future of college football. Indiana’s rise under Curt Cignetti and the recent national championship add intriguing...

Indiana Hoosiers football now boasts the nation’s longest active home winning streak at 15, transforming Memorial Stadium into an unexpected fortress. Are powerhouse programs like Ohio State and USC in for a rude awakening this season in Bloomington? Jacob Goins explores how fan energy, coaching stability under Curt Cignetti, and a revitalized game-day atmosphere are reshaping Indiana’s reputation...

Indiana Hoosiers football earns national acclaim as Josh Pate ranks them among college football’s top three programs. Is Indiana’s meteoric rise here to stay? Jacob Goins explores why Curt Cignetti’s dynamic coaching staff, elite recruiting, and NFL Draft combine invites for nine IU players—including Fernando Mendoza, Omar Cooper, and Aiden Fisher—signal lasting success for the Hoosiers. The discu...

Indiana Hoosiers target top recruits while eyeing another national title run. Can Curt Cignetti land 5-star prospects Monshun Sales and Jalen Brewster to bolster the roster? Jacob Goins and Brian Smith break down Sales’ ties to Alabama, Ohio State, and Miami, and analyze Brewster’s wavering Texas Tech commitment after a coaching change—raising the stakes for Indiana’s recruiting strategy. Brian Sm...

Indiana Hoosiers basketball hit a crisis point as a sluggish offensive effort led to a decisive 71-51 rout by the Illinois Fighting Illini. With Lamar Wilkerson nearly carrying the team single-handedly, Indiana faces mounting pressure and now sits on the NCAA tournament bubble. Can the Hoosiers regroup after another second-half collapse, or has their March Madness hope all but vanished? Jacob Goin...

Indiana Hoosiers finalize a loaded 2026 football roster, signaling a new era under Curt Cignetti in year three. With experienced returners like Carter Smith anchoring the lineup, top-tier transfer portal talent like Josh Hoover and promising freshmen boost Indiana’s depth across all positions. Is Indiana football now a national championship contender poised to repeat in the College Football Playof...

Big Ten powerhouses collide as Oregon, Michigan, and Penn State each make their case for conference supremacy. Will Dante Moore and Dylan Raiola create college football’s most dangerous quarterback duo and push Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks to Indianapolis? Or can Kyle Whittingham’s arrival in Ann Arbor steady Michigan through a brutal schedule featuring Oklahoma, Ohio State, and Penn State, while un...

Penn State and Indiana ignite offseason buzz by landing transfer quarterbacks Rocco Becht and Josh Hoover—are Big Ten title hopes on the rise? Hosts Zach Seyko and Jacob Goins break down Hoover’s Heisman odds, Becht’s efficiency, and the impact of coaching changes. The debate explores which QB has the edge, the importance of supporting casts, and if Penn State can sneak into the College Football P...

Indiana Hoosiers boast one of college football’s most experienced starting offensive lines, but will depth concerns undo Curt Cignetti’s early promise in Bloomington? Jacob Goins assesses top returners like Carter Smith, Drew Evans, and transfer Joe Brunner, questioning whether Indiana’s younger backups are ready for Big Ten battles if injuries strike. Goins also highlights areas for spring develo...

Indiana Hoosiers football could flip 5-star defensive tackle Jalen Brewster from Texas Tech—will family ties and in-state connections help Indiana win a heated NIL recruiting war? As Brewster’s commitment wavers after Texas Tech’s coaching shake-up, the Hoosiers, Ohio State, and Texas A&M push to become serious contenders for the nation’s top 2027 defensive lineman. Jacob Goins also breaks down In...

Indiana Hoosiers rout Oregon Ducks behind Lamar Wilkerson’s explosive 41-point performance—are Big Ten rivals ready for this offense? Jacob Goins breaks down Indiana basketball’s dominant 92-74 victory, spotlighting how Wilkerson’s scoring barrage and Sam Alexis’ perfect 8-for-8 night fueled one of Assembly Hall’s best-ever offensive showings. The analysis highlights Indiana’s staggering 22 assist...

TCU fans are reeling as prized quarterback Josh Hoover heads to Indiana, sparking accusations and heated debate about his decision. Is Hoover set to be the next great Hoosier, and why are the Horned Frogs so upset? Jacob Goins unpacks the Fort Worth fallout, explains how Hoover slots into Indiana’s high-octane system, and questions if TCU’s frustration reveals deeper issues with their own program...

Indiana Hoosiers edge Wisconsin Badgers 78-77 in an overtime thriller, with Lamar Wilkerson’s ice-cold free throws sealing one of the Big Ten’s most electrifying games of the year. Can this gritty win propel Indiana up the NCAA tournament seed lines? Jacob Goins recaps every dramatic moment, spotlighting Sam Alexis’ dominant presence in the paint (19 points, 5 blocks), Tucker DeVries’ resurgence,...

Indiana Hoosiers land transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh from Michigan State—could he become the nation’s top playmaker and transform Indiana’s offense overnight? Jacob Goins spotlights why Marsh’s arrival, paired with rising QB Josh Hoover and a revamped offensive line, positions Indiana for a breakout campaign in the Big Ten. Discussion also covers the receiver room shakeup after losing Elijah Sa...

College Football Playoff schedule chaos leaves fans and teams scratching their heads—can the Big Ten rise above it yet again? Spencer McLaughlin leads a fiery debate on the playoff’s controversial new format, with candid reactions from Trent Condon, Jay Stevens, and Jacob Goins. From baffling bye-week outcomes—Indiana Hoosiers’ historic run under Kurt Signetti—to the struggle of balancing transfer...

Big Ten football faces a seismic shift as USC and Oregon break out the checkbooks, raising the stakes for Indiana, Penn State, and the rest of the conference. Can financial firepower truly buy national championships, or does coaching and player development remain the key? Jacob Goins and Zach Seyko debate USC and Oregon’s high-stakes recruiting strategies and question whether Lincoln Riley's appro...

Indiana Hoosiers’ football staff faces a shakeup as Chandler Whitmer exits for the NFL, but Curt Cignetti wastes no time, rehiring Tino Sunseri as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Can Indiana maintain its offensive firepower with this reunion? Jacob Goins explores how Sunseri’s return could impact Josh Hoover’s development and why keeping Mike Shanahan and Bryant Haines is vital fo...

Indiana Hoosiers squander a key road opportunity, falling to USC 81-75 despite Lamar Wilkerson’s explosive 33-point showing. Can Indiana find consistency before Big Ten play heats up? Jacob Goins examines the Hoosiers’ undisciplined performance, highlighting shooting woes, rebounding struggles, and a staggering 24 team fouls. Key insights include Reed Bailey’s unexpected lack of rebounds, Tucker D...

Indiana Hoosiers' NCAA Tournament hopes hang in the balance as they clash with USC in a rare West Coast showdown. Can the Hoosiers build on their dramatic double-overtime win over UCLA and secure another crucial Quad 1 victory? Jacob Goins spotlights Reed Bailey and Nick Dorn’s standout performances, examines Indiana’s winning streak, and breaks down why this late-night battle could redefine the s...

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover rockets into Heisman Trophy contention as preseason buzz mounts—could he become college football’s top QB in 2026? Jacob Goins spotlights Hoover’s elite arm strength, RPO mastery from his TCU tenure, and the blockbuster receiving corps featuring Nick Marsh and Shazz Preston. Is Indiana’s offense poised to be the nation’s most explosive after last year’s cha...

Big Ten teams dominate both the national championship conversation and the recruiting trail, leaving SEC rivals scrambling for answers. Is the era of SEC supremacy officially over? Jacob Goins and Zach Seyko break down Indiana’s dramatic rise, Penn State’s bold offseason moves, and the shifting power dynamics in college football. Featuring analysis of the New York Times' “recruiting bully” narrati...

Ohio State faces a brutal Big Ten gauntlet—at Texas, USC, Oregon, and Michigan. Is Ryan Day's squad ready for the most challenging schedule in college football? Spencer McLaughlin, Jay Stevens, and guests dissect the Buckeyes’ road to contention, questioning if a 10-2 finish is the best a championship-caliber team can manage. The discussion spotlights Arthur Smith’s OC hire, Indiana’s rising threa...

Indiana Hoosiers face a decisive midseason gauntlet in their 2026 football schedule—can they defend their national championship crown? Jacob Goins spotlights the critical October stretch featuring tough road trips to Nebraska and Michigan, plus a Big Ten title game rematch against Ohio State in Bloomington. With early wins penciled in, the Hoosiers’ postseason fate hinges on surviving these tests...

Indiana Hoosiers Basketball land a game-changing recruit as 6'8" wing Trevor Manhertz commits to join Darian DeVries’ 2026 class, outshining rivals Louisville and Duke. Could this versatile, sharpshooting addition signal a new era for IU and position the Hoosiers for a top-25 recruiting ranking? Jacob Goins analyzes Manhertz’s dynamic skill set, impact on Indiana’s evolving roster, and what his co...