HOOSIER FOOTBALL TAILGATE

Indiana Football made history Saturday night, and on this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down what it took to win a Big Ten Championship on college football’s biggest stage.

This show dives into how Indiana controlled the game against Ohio State, why discipline and defensive execution mattered most, and what this performance says about the growth of the program. From a coach’s perspective, we examine the mindset, preparation, and situational football decisions that separated Indiana when it mattered most.

The conversation then shifts to the College Football Playoff fallout, including Indiana’s rise in the final CFP rankings and the controversy surrounding Notre Dame’s exclusion. What message did the committee send, and why do conference championships matter more than ever?

Finally, we look ahead to what’s next for Indiana Football as postseason preparation begins and the Rose Bowl stage awaits.

🏈 Big Ten Championship recap

📊 CFP rankings & national impact

🔮 What’s next for Indiana Football

🎙️ Hosted by Coach Shannon Griffith

📍 Hoosier Football Tailgate

BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK IS HERE.

Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down the massive showdown between #2 Indiana and #1 Ohio State inside Lucas Oil Stadium. This special hour-long preview features in-depth analysis, matchups to watch, keys to victory, and insight from Zach Browning and Dylan Sinn in two pre-taped interview segments.

Coach Griff also spotlights Ohio State’s top playmakers — Julian Sayin, Bo Jackson, James Peoples, Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate, Max Klare, Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, Caden Curry, Kayden McDonald, and Kenyatta Jackson — and explains how Indiana must respond on both sides of the ball.

You’ll also hear:

• Strategic breakdowns for all three phases

• Indiana’s path to pulling off the upset

• Expert analysis rooted in 28 years of coaching experience

• A final score prediction: Hoosiers 23 – Buckeyes 21

🔥 This is the biggest preview of the season.

Tune in, lock in, and get ready for Championship Saturday.

The Indiana Hoosiers delivered one of the most dominant performances in the history of the rivalry, steamrolling Purdue 56-3 to retain the Old Oaken Bucket for another season. The Hoosiers also capped off the 2025 regular season at 12-0 for the first time in program history!

The Hoosiers have now outscored Purdue 122-3 over the last two meetings, a jaw-dropping margin that showcases the gap Indiana has created through toughness, execution, and intensity.

But this team wasn’t playing just for rivalry bragging rights — they were playing for a Big Ten Championship berth, and they got it. With the Bucket locked back in the locker room, Indiana also punched their ticket to the Big Ten Championship Game, setting up a historic #1 vs #2 showdown against Ohio State for the conference crown in Indianapolis.

From line-of-scrimmage dominance to rivalry domination to championship validation, this episode brings you the film-room breakdown and the Indy Bound mindset from Coach Shannon Griffith.

It’s rivalry victory ✔️

It’s championship secured ✔️

It’s history delivered ✔️

Now the Hoosiers take center stage in a national narrative that can’t be ignored.

🔴⚪⚫ Hoosiers are Indy Bound — Championship Week starts NOW.

#iufb #OldOakenBucket #IndyBound #HoosierTailgate 🎤🏈🔥

Rivalry Week hits different under the Friday night glow. 🚨 The 11–0 Hoosiers roll into Ross–Ade Stadium with perfection in hand 🧠 and destiny on deck 🃏—the Old Oaken Bucket, a Big Ten ticket to Indy, and playoff control all on the line. 🎬 In the Lab, we preview the fight, spotlight the X-factors, and talk about the objectives that flip belief to doubt. 🦶💣 My call, the one that lands heavy: Indiana 35 – Purdue 13. 🟥⚫🏆 Wednesday, we built the message… Friday, we’ll write the ending. The Quest Continues… Tailgate starts NOW! 🔥🏈🎧✨ GO HOOSIERS! 🙌🐐🎬