Indiana at The Voice of College Football

Title / Main Hook Indiana Football Season Tickets SOLD OUT! (Combined with heavy immediate reaction to Indiana basketball's frustrating loss.) Key Segments & Timestamps (Approximate) 0:00 – 3:00 Intro & immediate tone shift: Hosts expected to lead with basketball optimism → instead open with doom/gloom after IU's poor performance. Famous line: “If we weren’t a football school before… it’s full-on a football school now.” 3:00 – ~28:00Indiana Basketball deep-dive & vent session Brutally honest reaction to blowout-level second-half collapse vs. Northwestern. Record vs. KenPom top-90/100 teams: 4–11 (or 6–11). Six straight losses to Northwestern (four at home). Roster construction criticism, lack of size/defense, second-half cold spells & inability to get stops. First-year coach excuses acknowledged but frustration mounting: “Is Indiana even still a destination?” Silver linings: Hiring of Ryan Carr (ex-Pacers assistant GM / draft & scouting specialist) → universal praise. True college system being installed (Dana Altman tree influence). Lamar Wilkerson hot start & Michael Conway stepping up recently. Long-term outlook mixed: Need elite portal/offseason additions (especially bigs), tighter leash on coach, results must come quickly in portal era. Comparisons: Dusty May at Michigan, quick success stories elsewhere vs. IU’s current trajectory. ~28:00 – 32:00 Somber moment – remembrance of Rondale Moore (former Purdue & NFL WR) tragic passing. Emphasis on mental health, checking on friends, support systems. 32:00 – endIndiana Football excitement Massive week: NFL Combine (9 Hoosiers invited + several others likely to get looks). Players highlighted: Fernando Mendoza (QB – interviews, no throwing) Omar Cooper Jr., Elijah Surratt, Roman Hemby (WRs flying up boards) D’Angelo Ponds (freak athlete, track background) J’Quan Bostic (Coogan), AJ Fisher, Mikail Kamara, Wyatt Daly, Riley Nowakowski, Lou Moore, etc. Eye-test enthusiasm + professional polish from Kurt Cignetti’s program. Quick mock draft fun from hosts (very optimistic rounds for several). Season ticket SOLD OUT announcement → huge milestone. Immediate discussion: Time to expand Memorial Stadium / press box upgrades? Waitlist now real. Hypotheticals (Lucas Oil temporary?, phased reno?). Recruiting quick hits (Jace Brewer to IU crystal ball from Wilt Fong). Other notes: Carter Smith sling (minor/procedural – not panic), Bison Drop drops, Film Watchers comps, one-month natty anniversary, Cignetti new contract escalator triggered ($13.2M range – top paid). Overall Tone & Takeaways Basketball → raw frustration & concern, but hope via Ryan Carr hire & system identity. Football → unbridled excitement & pride. Sold-out season tickets seen as massive proof-of-concept moment for the Cignetti era. Hosts emphasize: IU is now a football school with rising national expectations; basketball must catch up quickly given resources/fanbase. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Opening Banter & Technical Difficulties StreamYard/Twitter/X glitches at start → show went live on YouTube first, Twitter eventually connected. Hosts joke about being adaptable (“rip on the fly,” “roll with the punches”). Emphasis: full episode records on YouTube; clips always available. Main Topics Discussed Twitter / On3 Impressions Drama On3 (Shannon Terry & Chad) released a “most impressions” list dominated by their own reporters. Barstool personalities (Will Compton, Brandon Walker, etc.) publicly complained about exclusion → massive engagement spike for On3. Hosts called it brilliant (free marketing), even while poking fun. Recruiting & Roster-Building Philosophy Shift Heavy discussion on transfer portal > high-school recruiting in modern CFB. Indiana’s success tied to veteran portal additions + even NIL distribution (freshmen get stipends, not huge individual bags). Critique of paying 18-year-olds millions upfront → red flag if entitlement is present. Indiana seen as setting the standard for sustainable roster construction in NIL/portal era. NFL Draft / Combine Buzz Historic 9 Hoosiers invited to 2026 NFL Combine (most ever for IU): Fernando Mendoza (QB, interviews only) Omar Cooper Jr. & Elijah Surratt (WRs – “catch bullies” per Lance Zierlein) Riley Nowakowski (TE/FB – elite blocker) Pat Coogan (OL) Roman Hemby (RB) Aiden Fisher (CB) Lewis Moore & D’Angelo Pons (CBs) Notable snubs: Mikhail Kamara, Kalon Black, Devon Boykin (injuries cited as factor). Excitement for pro day (Mendoza throws there, more scouts expected). Early buzz: Cooper, Surratt, Mendoza, Pons likely top-50–75 picks; Nowakowski rising as versatile Day 3 prospect. Awards & Coaching Recognition Brian Haynes wins Broyles Award (best assistant coach in CFB) → well-deserved after elite defense. Ceremony frustrations: rushed off stage, limited speech time. Haynes’ funny jab at Corey Hetherman during couch segment. Hosts emphasize Haynes’ value → locked in on big contract (~$3M range), unlikely to leave. Roster & Personnel Updates Tyler Cherry back on roster (QB competition heating up: Hoover, Wilson, Bell, Geske). Josh Hoover listed height/weight flip-flop (briefly 6'1"/194 → back to 6'2"). Bryson Bonds retires → joins staff as special teams assistant/quality control. Rod Ojong → Defensive Pass Game Coordinator + DBs coach. Bob Bostad → Run Game Coordinator + OL coach. Other Quick Hits Nutrition Instagram page praised (cool, athlete-focused content). Fernando Mendoza video message to fan with spinal cancer → emotional / positive story. Jacob Savage “21 Savage” NIL jerseys available (proceeds benefit player). Jonathan Brady declares for draft → pro day shot. Athletic department reported ~$10.4M surplus for FY2025 → huge win in modern college sports. Brief Indiana Basketball Aside Loss to Illinois went better than expected (kept within ~30). Praise for effort, defensive intensity, sharing ball. Optimism: DeVries Year 1 looks strong; team trending toward NCAA Tournament bubble (10–11 seed range possible). Closing Vibes Spring football approaching → optimism for repeat contender status. Quick baseball note (Hoosiers 1–3 after UNC series; Matt Lloyd at Red Sox camp). Tease: approaching 1-year anniversary of show on VOCFB → something special next week. Overall tone: celebratory yet grounded, heavy focus on NFL pipeline momentum, coaching stability, and Indiana’s modern roster model. Classic mix of Xs & Os, portal/NIL philosophy, light trolling (Notre Dame fans, On3 list), and genuine excitement for Hoosiers future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Opening Banter (0:00–2:00) Alec reads Bradley's tweet to Brandon Walker ("Good in my book, BW... I was right in that sick eye test"). Bradley jokes about how he'd read it more casually ("hey B-Dub, you're all good"). Light-hearted exchange on Bradley's tweet style ("I tweet like I talk"). Indiana Basketball Segment (2:00–18:00) Hoosiers on a roll: 3 games since last show, including dominant win over Oregon. Alec: Team "dismantled" a down Oregon squad; impressive regardless of opponent quality. Bradley praises Darren DeVries' coaching (beat his mentor Dana Altman decisively). Lamar Wilkerson breakout discussion: Multiple 40+ point games; best scorer in Assembly Hall history in some eyes. Unlimited green light; scores at all three levels with limitless range. Bradley: "Probably the best scorer in IU history" given context (age/experience vs. freshmen like Eric Gordon). NBA potential: Could be a second-round pick / rotation player. Broader conversation on NBA readiness, NIL/portal keeping talent in college longer, and how the G League is not the best developmental league. Tournament outlook: Consensus 10-seed; should be in with .500 Big Ten play. Alec terrified of Illinois (Stolyakovich, two 7-footers who shoot 3s, Keaton Wagler dropping 40s). Bradley: If DeVries gets a loaded roster (like Illinois/MSU/Nebraska), he can reach that level. Talent gap in college basketball wider than ever → chalky tournaments expected. Fans & atmosphere: Monday night crowd questions; Bradley notes it's a football school with rich basketball tradition. Indiana Football Segment (18:00–end) Birthday shoutout to Nick Marsh's mom ("Mamatron"). Mike Kadick flag football video: Looked like an NFL player dominating Barstool guys. NIL agent concerns: Agents asking for wild perks (sideline passes, walk-on spots, etc.); Bradley worries about bad agents exploiting kids. Fernando Mendoza media tour (Kay Adams, Cowherd, etc.) + Planet Fitness endorsement fishing. Mendoza consensus #1 overall pick (minus huge odds on FanDuel); Bradley jokes about a brief Jets panic. Riley Nowakowski: 4th-highest graded Power 4 TE (PFF). Charlie Becker named top WR by Cignetti pre-spring 2024 → prophetic. Bison Drop highlights: Cignetti headset sold for $112k; Lamar shorts auction; Jeremy Gray PA notes. Tyson Brown official; first 2026 workout video (Roe Hardy, Bones Jones, Becker/Tucker vocal leaders). Grace Berger bobblehead night (Feb 28) → deserved honor. Kevin Durant tweet naming Cignetti among all-time greats (with LeBron, MJ, etc.) → massive recruiting/social boost. Roster cost: ~$20M this past year (Pete Nakos confirmation). Pro Day April 1; Omar Cooper #27 in Dane Brugler's top 100 (first-round grade). Roster update deep dive (new numbers, transfers, freshmen weights/heights): Notable: Turbo Richard #1, AJ Harris #4 (Penn State transfer), Blake Fisher #5, Chidi Obiazor #6, Nick Marsh #8, Preston Zachman #6 (safety), Cortez Rupert #4, etc. Heavy emphasis on defensive line depth (19 scholarship DL; multiple 300+ lb freshmen). Tight end room young/injured → Barker & Teary early opportunities. Overall: Deepest roster Cignetti has ever had; exponential growth expected in Year 3. Closing Vibes Alec & Bradley both fired up: "Scary hours" for opponents. Depth everywhere; returning production + young talent + continuity = dynasty potential. Weekly shows continuing; excited for spring ball battles. Length ≈ 2 hours 3 minutes. Basketball ~first 18 min; football/roster dominates the rest. Very high-energy, optimistic episode focused on current momentum and future ceiling. Go Hoosiers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Opening & Chandler Whitmer Departure (0:00–6:30) Breaking news: Chandler Whitmer accepted the QB coach job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (reported by Pete Thamel & Tom Pelissero). Initial reactions: Not shocking; produced a Heisman winner (Fernando Mendoza) in his first full year as QB coach. Previously passing game coordinator / assistant QB coach in NFL; rose fast. “Players develop players” philosophy emphasized — coaches & programs help, but players drive development. Welcomed & deserved move; part of success cycle — winning programs lose assistants to NFL. Signetti will replace him quickly and well (third major staff replacement nailed). Confidence in Signetti: “As long as Signetti’s there, I’m not going to worry about the quarterbacks.” Josh Hoover reportedly comfortable; excited to work with new voice. Hindsight: Felt like a one-year hire; track record (Lawrence, Fields, Herbert, Penix) screamed NFL jump. Sideline frustration moments between Signetti & Whitmer seen as normal high-level coach–coach interaction, not rift. Tino Sinceri Returns (Live breaking news ~25:46) Huge mid-show update: Tino Sinceri hired as new QB coach (reported during the episode). Immediate excitement — “Sniper mentality, baby, we are so back.” Perfect fit: Knows system, recruited many current players, produced Conference POY at JMU, elevated Curtis Rourke to near-Heisman level. No ill will from prior departure (took UCLA OC job — understandable Power-4 promotion). Elite recruiter + scheme familiarity = home-run hire. “One phone call and they were back. Boom.” Indiana Basketball – UCLA 2OT Win (15:39–25:14) Emotional recap (Brad grew up UCLA fan). Praise for Nick Dorn (26 pts), Lamar Wilkerson (quiet 20), Dere’s squad. Critical of late-game defense: Up 10 with 90 seconds → forced OT after letting Trent Perry hit huge 3 (should’ve fouled). Still called huge Quad-1 road win; sets up potential sweep vs USC. Takeaway: Nick Dorn emerging as major building block for 2025–26. Prediction: Sweet 16 in 2027. Smoke / Quick Hits (25:14–end of smoke segment) Kalon Black – Senior Bowl riser; likely Day 3 draft pick. Fernando Mendoza – Joins short list of Heisman winners who also won natty (Derrick Henry, Joe Burrow, DeVonta Smith). Junior Day commit Jeremiah Jones (Mich City, originally 0-star → now 3-star OT); staff evaluation > recruiting sites. Recruiting philosophy rant: Stars matter far less than tape, intangibles, fit, edge, work ethic. Portal + veterans > chasing freshman rankings. Fernando awards – Won Manning Award; “addicted to success” quote. Raiders vibes strong (hired Kliff Kingsbury → Kubiak pairing looks promising). College Sports Commission LSU NIL probe → quickly declared “giant misunderstanding” / no wrongdoing → widely seen as toothless. Bison Drop social contest (confetti theme); auctioning actual “Our Guys” win sign from games. Transfer Portal Class Deep Dive (“Who’s In” segment)Tier 1 / Crown Jewels Josh Hoover (QB, TCU) — Most returning production in FBS; gunslinger mentality; heavy RPO fit; 3 years starting experience. Nick Marsh (WR, Michigan State) — Crown jewel; dominant vs IU; didn’t even leave campus on Notre Dame visit. Offensive Line (Best in country?) Joe Brunner (G, Wisconsin) — Missing piece; 6'5 320; completes elite starting five. Edge / DL Rotation (Terrifying depth) Toby Osunluyi (Edge, Kansas St) — “The Freeze” dance incoming. Joshua Burnham (Edge, Notre Dame) Chidi Obiazor (Edge, Kansas St) Joe Yelli (DT, Tulsa) Mario Landino & Tyreek Tucker returning. Secondary Upgrades Preston Zachman (S, Wisconsin) — Veteran leader. Jaquan Sanks (Rover/S, Cincinnati) — Potential cornerstone. AJ Harris (CB, Penn State) — Bounce-back year with chip on shoulder. Carson Williams (CB, Montana St) — FCS champ stash. Other notables Turbo Richard (RB, Boston College) — Scatback complement to BB. Shaz Preston (WR, ex-Bama/Dane) — Versatile WR3 candidate. Brock Shaw (TE, Miami OH) — Youth movement at TE; room wide open. Billy Gowers (P, Hawaii) — 29-year-old Australian punter. Drew Clawson (LS, Iowa St) — NFL body long snapper. Patty McAteer (K, Tulane) — Long-range leg. 2026 Freshman Highlights (very brief) Trevor Gibbs (TE) — Freak athlete, ready now. Henry Olinger, Jacob Savage, Jaden Williams (LB) — Immediate special teams impact likely. Multiple 290+ lb true freshman OL + loaded front-seven class. Final Starters Projection (Brad’s two-deep ~2:05:00) Offense QB: Josh Hoover RB: Lee BB WR: Nick Marsh, Charlie Becker, Tyler Morris Flex: Shaz Preston OL: Carter Smith (LT), Drew Evans (LG), Bray Lynch (C), Joe Brunner (RG), Ajani (RT) Defense DL: Mario Landino, Tyreek Tucker, Toby Osunluyi Edge: Joshua Burnham LB: Ro Hardy, Bones Jones (green dot) CB: Jamari Sharp, AJ Harris Rover: Jaquan Sanks S: Preston Zachman, Amari Ferrell Specialists K: Patty McAteer / Nico Ratih P: Billy Gowers LS: Drew Clawson The episode ended hyped: “We want all the smoke” / “Come at us” / defending national champs rolling into 2026 loaded and terrifying. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Indiana Hoosiers Are National Champions Indiana football has done the unthinkable. In the early hours of the morning, still processing the final whistle, we go live in raw, emotional disbelief as the Indiana Hoosiers are crowned National Champions. This isn’t a clean X’s and O’s breakdown — this is a moment. A release. A realization that Indiana football has reached the absolute top of the sport. At 2:14 a.m. Eastern Time, emotions are everywhere — euphoria, shock, tears, pride — all colliding at once. The words don’t come easy, because how do you explain something that never felt possible for so long? We talk about: Fernando Mendoza, a quarterback who didn’t have his prettiest game, but showed exactly what championship toughness looks like — standing in the pocket, taking hits, and making the plays when they mattered most. The resilience of this team and how, when everything was on the line, Indiana’s quarterback delivered a national title. Kurt Signetti, whose vision, confidence, and culture shift have produced the greatest turnaround in college football history — and arguably the greatest story in sports. The promise made at his introductory press conference — changing the culture, mindset, expectations, and brand of Indiana football — and how, just two years later, that promise has resulted in a national championship. This episode is also about acknowledgment: The administration, donors, and builders of the program The former players and coaches who laid the foundation The belief that started months ago and never wavered Indiana football is no longer a punchline. It’s no longer a side conversation. The conversation starts with Indiana. An undefeated national championship team. In January 2026. Indiana Hoosiers football is the king of college football. A full breakdown with Brad is coming later, but this episode captures the immediate aftermath — the shock, the joy, and the realization that this may not be a one-year miracle, but the beginning of a new era. Celebrate it. Soak it in. Remember this moment forever. Go Hoosiers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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