CrimsonCast

CrimsonCast
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CrimsonCast is the longest-running podcast focused on IU Athletics. Founded in 2008, the podcast provides regular discussion about Indiana football, Indiana basketball, and interesting things related to being an IU fan. We regularly cover Indiana University culture, Bloomington / Indianapolis / state of Indiana culture, college sports business, and a ton of other things. CrimsonCast is a proud member of the Back Home Network, the place where Hoosiers across the country gather to talk about their favorite teams.

  1. 20H AGO

    2026 NCAA Tournament Preview: Upsets, Final 4 Picks & Bracket Breakdown w Grace Ybarra | CrimsonCast

    It’s bracket time. In this episode of CrimsonCast, Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio preview the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, going region by region through the bracket, breaking down upset picks, best bets, dangerous mid-majors, and which teams they trust most to make a deep March run. They also debate how much “vibes” should matter versus predictive metrics, identify underseeded and overseeded teams, and make their Elite Eight, Final Four, and national title picks. The conversation includes picks on teams like Duke, Houston, Arizona, Michigan State, Gonzaga, VCU, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Ohio State, Iowa, Vanderbilt, and more — plus some strong takes on which popular upset picks are worth fading. By the end, both hosts land on Arizona as national champion, with a full bracket path laid out along the way. If you’re filling out your bracket, looking for upset logic, or just want a smart and entertaining March Madness preview, this one has you covered.

    1h 20m

  2. 22H AGO

    NCAA Tournament Betting Guide, Bracket Picks, and Early Sweet 16 Futures | Crimson Cash

    It’s tournament time, and Crimson Cash is diving headfirst into the chaos. Scott and James break down NCAA Tournament betting strategy, talk through upset trends, build a bracket live on the show, and mix in the usual combination of sharp betting angles, Big Ten bias, and unhinged March energy. In this episode, the guys dig into how often double-digit seeds really hit, whether blindly betting every underdog is genius or insanity, and which teams they actually trust when the bracket tightens up. They also build out a full bracket live, talk survivor-pool strategy, throw out a few tournament bets they like, and close with an early look at Big Ten college football win totals, including Indiana’s eye-popping number. Topics in this episode: NCAA Tournament betting strategy and historical seed upset trends Why 12-over-5 gets the headlines, but 11-over-6 matters too Scott’s all-underdog betting system and whether it actually works DraftKings-style bets on tournament upset outcomes Ohio State and Wisconsin as early teams James likes A full live bracket build with Final Four and title picks Survivor-pool thoughts and Sweet 16 futures angles Live-betting advice for March Madness Early Big Ten football win totals, including Indiana at 10.5 Join the conversation with your bracket picks, biggest upset calls, and favorite tournament bets in the comments. And if you’re riding with Crimson Cash all tournament long, subscribe and follow along for more picks, reactions, and betting talk. Crimson Cash is a proud part of the Back Home Network. TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS00:00:44 NCAA Tournament time begins00:03:28 Tournament betting strategy and seed upset history00:05:03 Scott’s all-underdog betting system00:10:47 Betting the 12-over-5 and other upset markets00:11:27 Ohio State, Wisconsin, and early parlay/survivor thoughts00:13:00 Live bracket build begins00:30:37 Big Ten football win totals, including Indiana at 10.500:33:34 Sweet 16 futures, live betting, and final betting advice Note: timestamps may not appear as clickable links for every listener depending on platform/app.

    35 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Indiana Basketball Is Out — Now The Pressure Shifts To The Portal

    Indiana men’s basketball is officially done for the season — and now the real questions begin. In this episode of CrimsonCast, Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield react to Indiana narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament, examine the decision to turn down The Crown, and break down what it says about the current state of the program. They also dive deep into the realities of roster building in the portal era, comparing Indiana’s approach to other programs and asking what has to change for the Hoosiers to finally build a tournament team. This episode covers IU’s weak bubble case, the frustration of coming up just short, the marketing and fan-engagement problems around ending the season quietly, the financial conversation surrounding Indiana basketball, and a detailed look at how first-year coaches across college basketball built NCAA Tournament teams through the transfer portal. If you’re trying to understand where Indiana basketball goes from here — and why this offseason feels so important — this episode lays it all out.

    1h 26m

  4. 3D AGO

    FanDuel’s Indiana Football Win Total Is Out… And It Says A LOT About The Hoosiers

    What do FanDuel’s newly released over-under totals say about the Indiana Hoosiers in 2026? In this episode of CrimsonCast, Galen Clavio breaks down Indiana football’s projected win total, how it compares to the rest of the Big Ten, and what the national title odds suggest about the Hoosiers’ place in the college football landscape. From Indiana’s favorable schedule to the respect Curt Cignetti’s program is getting from oddsmakers, this is an early look at how Vegas views IU heading into the new season. Galen also examines where teams like Oregon, Ohio State, Penn State, Notre Dame, Miami, Texas, and others stack up in the betting market — and what those numbers reveal about conference strength, public perception, and playoff expectations.

    17 min

  5. 5D AGO

    Indiana Basketball’s Late-Season Collapse: Northwestern Loss, Portal Reality & Why Fans Are Checking Out | CrimsonCast

    Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield react to Indiana men’s basketball’s Big Ten Tournament loss to Northwestern and the frustrating reality that the season is effectively over — despite a late-February moment when IU still looked like a solid NCAA Tournament team. They break down how the Hoosiers struggled in the games that mattered most, why the roster construction left almost no margin for error, and how the end-of-season slide creates an offseason problem: there’s little continuity to carry forward, which makes it harder for fans to stay emotionally invested in “portal season” hype. The episode also zooms out to the big picture: how Indiana has quietly performed like a lower-tier Big Ten program over a full decade, why the “turning down postseason tournaments” conversation reflects where the program actually is, and what needs to change—culture, roster fit, and expectations—if IU wants March to feel like Indiana again.

    1 hr

  6. MAR 10

    1339 - CrimsonCASH - Conference Tournament Preview

    Conference Tournament Week is here, and Scott and James are in their absolute element. On this episode of CrimsonCASH, the guys dive headfirst into the glorious chaos of March hoops: conference tourney dogs, Big Ten bracket takes, live-betting strategy, player props, and the kind of futures bets that make you feel like a genius right up until Thursday afternoon. They break down the Big Ten tournament path, talk through whether Michigan is really that scary, wonder if Indiana can survive long enough to ruin anyone’s weekend plans, and identify a few numbers that are just too tasty to ignore. Then it’s a whip-around through conference futures across the country, with everything from sensible picks to true-degenerate “five bucks and vibes” action. And because this is CrimsonCASH, the conversation also wanders into NBA tank-a-palooza parlays, Olympic curling scandal, the mystery of G League betting lines, and why a random game in Noblesville can still spark the gambler’s soul. It’s March, it’s messy, and it’s beautiful. TimestampsNote: timestamps may not hyperlink correctly on all podcast players. 0:42 — Welcome in: Scott and James kick off Conference Tournament Week1:00 — Why this is the best gambling week of the year1:56 — Small-conference tourneys, Cinderella traps, and betting underdogs4:05 — NBA “tank-a-palooza” parlays and late-season chaos8:02 — Big Ten tournament bracket breakdown begins9:00 — Indiana’s path, Northwestern concerns, and why Friday plans are probably safe9:29 — Purdue fade, Michigan State path, and Michigan/Illinois thoughts11:31 — College basketball player prop angles and same-game parlay talk14:10 — Big Ten tournament futures: Michigan, Illinois, Michigan State, Nebraska, and more15:20 — Futures strategy: using conference tournaments to build hedge opportunities16:00 — Rapid-fire conference futures: Big West, CAA, American, A-1017:22 — ACC, America East, MEAC, and Mountain West picks18:27 — Horizon, Ivy, and MAC value plays20:08 — Southland/SWAC talk and live-betting tips for smaller leagues22:17 — Bigger-conference angles and shopping for value24:00 — Big East futures, including a Villanova flyer24:33 — SEC breakdown: Florida, Arkansas, and who not to trust25:31 — WAC, WCC, Troy, Georgia Southern, and late-night tournament fun27:23 — Looking ahead to NCAA tournament episodes and bracket betting28:28 — Olympic curling bets, Canadian cheating, and betting-induced fandom29:01 — The Noblesville Boom/G League story nobody saw coming32:00 — G League basketball: more talent than college, worse team play32:32 — Weird G League free-throw rules33:11 — What’s next for CrimsonCASH: March, summer betting, and Kentucky Derby plans

    35 min

  7. MAR 9

    Ep 1338 - IU Hoops Bubble Watch: Ohio State Loss, Big Ten Tournament Path & What Indiana Must Do

    Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Indiana men’s basketball’s rough road loss at Ohio State and what it means with the Hoosiers heading into the Big Ten Tournament needing wins to stay alive for an NCAA Tournament bid. They break down why the game got away early, what the defensive issues continue to be against quality offenses, and why the margin for error is now basically gone. Then it’s bracket time: Indiana lands as the 10 seed, likely draws Northwestern on Wednesday, and (if they advance) sets up a rematch with Purdue—with a potential Nebraska game looming after that. The guys discuss what Indiana realistically needs to do, what the bubble looks like nationally, and why this week can still change the feel of the entire season.

    51 min

  8. MAR 8

    Bubble Watch - Sunday March 8 2026

    On the latest Bubble Watch, GC looks at Indiana's spot on the bubble and talks about why he currently has them in the field --- and what the rest of the field looks like. With a week until Selection Sunday, can the Hoosiers atone for some underwhelming recent games and find their way into the tournament?

    59 min
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CrimsonCast is the longest-running podcast focused on IU Athletics. Founded in 2008, the podcast provides regular discussion about Indiana football, Indiana basketball, and interesting things related to being an IU fan. We regularly cover Indiana University culture, Bloomington / Indianapolis / state of Indiana culture, college sports business, and a ton of other things. CrimsonCast is a proud member of the Back Home Network, the place where Hoosiers across the country gather to talk about their favorite teams.

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  • Creator
    CrimsonCast
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    693
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © CrimsonCast
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