HOOSIER FOOTBALL TAILGATE

SHANNON GRIFFITH TheHoosier.com
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Join us for a season of touchdowns, tailgates, and triumphs. "Hoosier Football Tailgate" is where IU Football comes alive, and you're invited to the biggest tailgate party in Hoosier Nation. Grab your favorite snack, wear your Cream and Crimson with pride, and let's cheer the Hoosiers to victory! 🔴⚪🏈 📣 Connect with Us: Follow us on social media to stay engaged with the Hoosier Football Tailgate community: Twitter: @HoosierTailgate Youtube: @HoosierFootballTailgate

  1. 1d ago

    HOOSIERS GET SOME GREAT NEWS!

    🏈 Hoosier Football Tailgate – 2027 Recruiting Special Indiana Football's 2027 recruiting class continues to gain momentum, and tonight Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down all 11 commitments currently in the class, including four blue-chip prospects who are helping shape the future of the program. In this episode: ⭐ Recruiting Showdown 2.0 🏆 The Foundation of the Class 🎯 Future Offensive Core 🔥 Defensive Identity 📊 Position Breakdown Board 🎥 Griff's Video Room Presented by QwikCut 📈 Recruiting Big Board Awards 🏈 Indiana vs. Big Ten Recruiting Comparison Coach Griff takes a football coach's perspective on the class, discussing player traits, positional value, roster construction, development potential, and how Curt Cignetti's staff continues to build the future of Indiana Football. Featured Recruits: • Myles Smith • Mason McDermott • Reinaldo Perez • Da'Jon Talley-Rhodes • Jameson Purcell • Branden Sharpe • Jordan Carrasquillo • Jeremiah Jones • Garyon Hobbs • Brady Scott • Rico Jackson Is this one of the most important recruiting classes of the Curt Cignetti era? Join Coach Griff as he breaks down the future of Indiana Football. 🔴 Presented by TheHoosier.com 🎥 Griff's Video Room Presented by QwikCut Football 🛒 Support Hoosier Tailgate through the Fanatics Storefront Follow Coach Griff and Hoosier Football Tailgate for weekly Indiana Football coverage, recruiting updates, film analysis, and Big Ten discussion. #IndianaFootball #IUFB #Hoosiers #Recruiting #CollegeFootball #BigTenFootball #TheHoosier #HoosierTailgate

    1h 2m

  2. May 29

    The Hoosiers have become THE HUNTED

    After a week off, Hoosier Tailgate is back with a packed show as Coach Shannon Griffith dives into what may be the biggest offseason question surrounding Indiana football heading into 2026: Can Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers handle becoming “The Hunted”? Indiana is no longer the underdog. The Hoosiers have become one of the premier programs in the Big Ten, and with that success comes a completely different set of challenges. Coach Griff discusses the psychological shift from hunter to hunted and examines what history tells us about programs that struggled—or succeeded—after reaching the top. Also on tonight’s show: 🏈 Greg Sankey’s comments about the SEC being deeper than the Big Ten 🏈 Former Indiana quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s NCAA appeal denial 🏈 Reaction and insights from Indiana’s annual Huber’s Winery event 🏈 Curt Cignetti driving the pace car at the Indianapolis 500 🏈 Recruiting updates, June official visits, and recent commitments 🏈 NIL Standard’s roster valuation rankings and where Indiana stands nationally 🏈 How Big Ten opponents may attack Indiana in 2026 🏈 Coach Griff’s outlook for the Hoosiers moving forward Join Coach Shannon Griffith for another episode of Hoosier Tailgate powered by TheHoosier.com and On3 as we break down the biggest stories surrounding Indiana football. #iufb #IndianaFootball #Hoosiers #BigTen #CurtCignetti #TheHoosier #On3 #CollegeFootball

    1h 3m

  3. May 15

    Indiana Football is everywhere right now.

    LIVE from the TheHoosier.com Studios powered by TheHoosier.com & On3, Coach Shannon Griffith is joined by Colin McMahon from TheHoosier.com for a loaded edition of Hoosier Football Tailgate LIVE. The Hoosiers visited the White House on Tuesday as National Champions, Curt Cignetti prepares for his honorary Indianapolis 500 pace car appearance during Labor Day Weekend festivities, and the national conversation surrounding Indiana Football continues to grow. Coach Griff and Colin break down: 🏆 Indiana’s White House Visit🏁 Curt Cignetti and the Indy 500 spotlight🔥 The growing College Football Playoff expansion debate🎯 Why criticism of Indiana’s schedule misses the bigger picture📈 Indiana recruiting momentum and future stars🏈 Big Ten vs SEC scheduling philosophy💰 NIL, roster management, and the future of college football Is Indiana simply having a moment… or is IU becoming one of the biggest brands in college football? Fanatics StoreFront: https://www.fanaticscreators.com/mypage/HoosierTailgate The Hoosier Tailgate Starts Now. #IndianaFootball #IUFB #Hoosiers #CurtCignetti #CollegeFootball #BigTen #Recruiting #On3 #TheHoosier #CFP

    1h 1m

  4. May 8

    BIG TEN RESET: Post-Spring Power Tiers | Hoosier Football Tailgate

    Spring football is officially over, and now the real debate begins. On this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff resets the entire Big Ten Conference heading into the summer and breaks every team into POWER TIERS based on culture, quarterback play, roster strength, physicality, and championship potential. 🏆 Tier 1 — The Standard Indiana • Ohio State • Oregon • Michigan ⚔️ Tier 2 — Contenders USC • Washington • Penn State 🎢 Tier 3 — Swing Teams Iowa • Illinois • Nebraska 🚨 Tier 4 — Questions To Answer Minnesota • Northwestern • UCLA • Michigan State ⛔ Tier 5 — Rebuild Mode Maryland • Rutgers • Purdue Is Indiana still the standard after a historic 16-0 National Championship season? Can Ohio State reclaim the top spot? Which teams are being overrated heading into 2026? Coach Griff breaks it all down in this full Big Ten post-spring reset.

    59 min

  5. May 1

    Hoosier Tailgate: Spring Game What Matters and What Doesn't

    In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff breaks down the real takeaways from Bloomington, focusing on what translates to winning football in the Big Ten. We dive into: The quarterback competition and who’s earning trustExplosive playmakers like Tyler Morris and the WR groupWhat spring game stats don’t tell youPlus, the bigger picture: Indiana is coming off a historic run — 8 players drafted (a school record), the No. 1 overall pick, and now preparing to defend both a Big Ten Championship and a National Championship. We also address a serious off-field development involving former Indiana QB Brenden Sorsby and what it means for today’s college football landscape. This isn’t hype. This is evaluation.

    49 min

  6. Apr 24

    Spring Game Recap

    The pads were popping in Bloomington—and Coach Griff has your full breakdown of Indiana Football’s Spring Game. In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, we dive into the biggest takeaways from inside Memorial Stadium, including a detailed look at the quarterback battle, emerging playmakers, and early signs of what this team could become heading into the 2026 season. 🏈 QB Room Breakdown:Josh Hoover shows command and control, Wilson flashes playmaking ability, and Tyler Cherry gives a glimpse of the future. 💨 Running Back Room:Roman “Turbo” Richards brings explosive speed, while Martin delivers physical, downhill production. 🔥 Plus: Defensive energy and standout performersOffensive rhythm and consistencyEarly depth chart movementCoach Griff’s film-based takeawaysThis isn’t just a recap—it’s a Coach’s Clicker breakdown of what really happened on the field. 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Griff, Lead Analyst at TheHoosier.com and 28-year college coaching veteran. If you enjoy Indiana Football coverage, be sure to follow Hoosier Football Tailgate for in-depth analysis all season long.

    50 min

  7. Apr 17

    RB1 Debate: Is Khobie Martin "The Guy?"

    Is Khobie Martin RB1 for Indiana… or is this still a committee backfield? In this episode of Hoosier Tailgate, Coach Griff breaks down the Hoosiers’ running back room from every angle—starting with the new 2026 rule changes and how they could impact the game. Then we dive into Indiana: Spring practice updates from Bloomington Khobie Martin’s mindset and leadership 2025 production: efficiency vs volume Film room breakdown (vision, patience, contact balance) RB depth chart and role distribution 🏈 Final Take: Martin may be RB1—but this backfield is built to be a committee. 2026 Targeting Rule (Tiered System) New Punt Formation Rule Khobie Martin Film Breakdown Indiana RB Depth Chart Replacing Black & Hemby’s Production 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Griff 📍 Indiana Football Analysis | TheHoosier.com This format: Hooks with a question Stays short and punchy Highlights value quickly 👉 Perfect for Spotify listeners scrolling fast 🔑 Topics Covered🧠 COACH TIP

    53 min

  8. Apr 10

    Big Ten Coaching Changes: What It Means for Indiana Football

    In this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff breaks down the impact of new head coaches at Michigan, Michigan State, and Penn State, and what it all means for Indiana heading into the 2026 season. We dive into: • Michigan’s growth around QB Bryce Underwood • Michigan State’s reset after Aidan Chiles’ transfer • Penn State’s massive roster shift with 24 Iowa State transfers under Matt Campbell • What spring practice REALLY tells you as a coach • How all of this impacts Indiana football The Big Ten is evolving… the question is—can Indiana evolve with it? 🎙️ #iufb #BigTen #CollegeFootball

    52 min
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Join us for a season of touchdowns, tailgates, and triumphs. "Hoosier Football Tailgate" is where IU Football comes alive, and you're invited to the biggest tailgate party in Hoosier Nation. Grab your favorite snack, wear your Cream and Crimson with pride, and let's cheer the Hoosiers to victory! 🔴⚪🏈 📣 Connect with Us: Follow us on social media to stay engaged with the Hoosier Football Tailgate community: Twitter: @HoosierTailgate Youtube: @HoosierFootballTailgate

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  • Creator
    SHANNON GRIFFITH TheHoosier.com
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    160
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SHANNON GRIFFITH TheHoosier.com
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    HOOSIER FOOTBALL TAILGATE

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