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

Indiana Football is getting HEALTHY at the perfect time! Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers are preparing for a MASSIVE Top 5 showdown against Ohio State, and Indiana's projected depth chart features some important developments. On this bonus episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins breaks down the projected starters, position battles, injury updates and biggest matchups for Indiana Football against Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes. A.J. Harris is back in the conversation at cornerback, and Jacob believes the Penn State transfer could reclaim his starting job opposite Jamari Sharpe. What does that mean for Jaylen Bell and Indiana's secondary as the Hoosiers prepare to face Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin? PLUS: Indiana's defense has NO players listed on Thursday's Big Ten availability report! Can Stephen Daley, Tobi Osunsanmi, Kellan Wyatt and the Hoosiers' defensive front take advantage of Ohio State's offensive-line concerns? Offensively, Josh Hoover leads an Indiana attack featuring Nick Marsh, Charlie Becker, Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. Jacob also explains why Trevor Gibbs has emerged as the top tight end and why right tackle Adedamola Ajani could face his toughest assignment yet. We break down EVERY position group, including the running-back rotation, wide receiver depth, offensive line, linebackers and secondary. Later, TJ Pittinger of Big Ten Football Addiction joins the show to preview a loaded college football weekend, discuss potential College Football Playoff elimination games, debate ESPN College GameDay's decision to visit Notre Dame vs. BYU, and make three bold upset predictions. Subscribe to Locked On Hoosiers for daily Indiana Football and Indiana Basketball coverage! 🔴 LIVE INDIANA–OHIO STATE POSTGAME SHOW: Join us on YouTube immediately after the final whistle! COMMENT BELOW: Should A.J. Harris start against Ohio State? And which Indiana player will have the biggest impact? #IndianaFootball #IUFootball #OhioStateFootball #CurtCignetti #BigTenFootball

Indiana Football SHOULD BEAT Ohio State by at least a touchdown?! One college football analyst believes the Hoosiers have the advantage heading into Saturday's MASSIVE Top 5 showdown! Curt Cignetti and Indiana Football are preparing to host Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes in Bloomington, and Brian Smith of The Portal Podcast believes Indiana has what it takes to win by SEVEN or more points! On this special Locked On Hoosiers and The Portal crossover, Jacob Goins and Brian Smith break down the biggest matchups, Ohio State's injury concerns, Indiana's improving health and the keys to Saturday's game. Ohio State's offensive line could be facing a major challenge without Austin Siereveld, while questions remain about the Buckeyes' running back depth and other injured players. Can Julian Sayin withstand the pressure from Indiana's defensive front? PLUS: Is Ohio State relying TOO MUCH on Jeremiah Smith? Brian explains why Ohio State must find additional offensive playmakers and how Indiana could take advantage of the Buckeyes' personnel concerns. The guys also discuss Josh Hoover, Indiana's offensive weapons and whether Ohio State's defense is as dominant as it has been in previous seasons. And what happens AFTER Saturday? Could a victory put Indiana on the path to an undefeated regular season and a top College Football Playoff seed? What would a second loss mean for Ohio State? And would Indiana's playoff hopes survive a loss to the Buckeyes? Subscribe to Locked On Hoosiers for daily Indiana Football and Indiana Basketball coverage, plus LIVE postgame reactions! COMMENT BELOW: Do you agree with Brian Smith that Indiana should beat Ohio State by at least SEVEN points? #IndianaFootball #IUFootball #OhioStateFootball #CurtCignetti #IndianaHoosiers

Is college football changing FOREVER? And is the expanded College Football Playoff actually BAD for the sport? On this special Locked On Hoosiers and Locked On Nittany Lions crossover, Jacob Goins joins Zach Seyko to debate the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff and what it could mean for Indiana Football, Penn State, the Big Ten and the future of college football. Jacob argues that expanding the playoff could destroy what makes college football special. Will regular-season games like Indiana vs. Ohio State lose their significance? Could Big Ten Championship games eventually disappear? And is asking college football players to potentially play 17 games simply too much? Zach presents the other side, explaining why additional playoff opportunities could benefit teams, fans and conferences across the country. PLUS: Indiana Football is preparing for a MASSIVE showdown against Ohio State! Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers are looking to extend their incredible winning streak, and Jacob explains why he believes Indiana can beat Ryan Day and the Buckeyes again. Can Josh Hoover, Nick Marsh and Charlie Becker challenge Ohio State's defense? Can Indiana pressure Julian Sayin? And does Ohio State have enough offensive weapons beyond Jeremiah Smith? The guys also preview Penn State vs. Michigan and make predictions for the biggest Big Ten games of the weekend. Subscribe to Locked On Hoosiers for daily Indiana Football and Indiana Basketball coverage! COMMENT BELOW: Would a 24-team College Football Playoff be GOOD or BAD for college football? And who wins Indiana vs. Ohio State? #IndianaFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #IUFootball #BigTenFootball #OhioStateFootball

Big Ten College Football Playoff chances take a hit as Oregon Ducks falter—are only Ohio State and Indiana still truly in contention? Hosts break down the impact of Oregon’s disappointing season, discussing how losses from heavyweights like Michigan, Washington, and Penn State threaten the conference’s national relevance and reduce opportunities for playoff berths across the league. Key matchups including Ohio State vs. Indiana and UCLA vs. Wisconsin come under the spotlight, alongside debates over USC’s slim chances, Iowa’s playoff hopes, and the fading strength of Big Ten schedules. Insights on player injuries, quality wins, and critical predictions set the stage for a make-or-break weekend. With heated banter among Locked On Podcast Network’s expert panel, discover which teams must step up to keep the Big Ten’s postseason dreams alive.

Ohio State has received BAD injury news ahead of Saturday's HUGE showdown against Indiana Football! Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers are preparing to host Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes in a massive Top 5 matchup, but Ohio State's latest Big Ten availability report includes two important offensive players listed as OUT. On this bonus episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins breaks down the injury news surrounding Ohio State offensive lineman Austin Siereveld and running back Ja'Kobi Jackson. What do these absences mean for Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeyes' offense? Indiana's defensive front could have a major opportunity to pressure Sayin, especially with Ohio State already dealing with offensive-line concerns. Jacob explains why Bryant Haines and the Hoosiers must attack the quarterback, contain the running game and take advantage of the matchup. PLUS: Indiana Athletics announces a MAJOR five-year jersey patch partnership with Merchants Bank! The agreement covers all 24 Indiana varsity sports programs, including Indiana Football and Indiana Basketball. Jacob discusses what the deal means for IU's financial future, why college athletics is moving toward more corporate sponsorships and whether the additional revenue is worth changing the traditional look of Indiana uniforms. ALSO: Khobie Martin has been upgraded to doubtful on Indiana's availability report. Could the Hoosiers be getting closer to having another running back available? Subscribe to Locked On Hoosiers for daily Indiana Football and Indiana Basketball coverage, breaking news and LIVE postgame reactions! COMMENT BELOW: 1. How much will Ohio State's injuries impact Saturday's game? 2. Do you support Indiana putting sponsor logos on its uniforms? #IndianaFootball #IUFootball #OhioStateFootball #CurtCignetti #IndianaHoosiers