Tonight on Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff is joined by a very special guest — Zach Osterman, the Indiana University beat writer for the Indianapolis Star and one of the most respected voices in IU Athletics coverage.

Tune in at 7:30 PM EST for an in-depth conversation breaking down where things stand with Indiana Football coming out of spring practice and heading toward the 2025 fall season. Topics on deck include:

✅ Early takeaways from Spring Ball under new Offensive Coordinator Mike Shanahan

✅ Development of QB Fernando Mendoza and the battle for the backup spot

✅ Transfer portal needs: Where do the Hoosiers go from here?

✅ Recruiting momentum heading into the summer

✅ Key position groups to watch — from a revamped WR room to a loaded secondary

✅ Zach’s insider thoughts on Tom Allen’s successor and how the culture is evolving under Curt Cignetti

Whether you’re a diehard Hoosier fan or just catching up on all things IU Football, you won’t want to miss this episode.

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Join Coach Griff as he welcomes Alec Lasley and Zach Browning from the TheHoosier.com as they give their opinions on the Hoosiers Spring Scrimmage.

Technical Note: Sorry for Delay of getting this up but better late than sorry.

In the inaugural episode of The Hoosier Football Tailgate on TheHoosier.com, powered by On3.com, Coach Shannon Griffith—TheHoosier.com’s lead football analyst—and Kyler Staley delve into Indiana Football’s 10th spring practice. The duo breaks down the key takeaways from the session, focusing on the defensive side of the ball.

Coach Griff brings his 28 years of coaching experience to the table as he evaluates the performance of position groups, the progress of defensive schemes, and standout players from Practice #10. From the front seven to the secondary, this episode sets the tone for what fans can expect from the revamped Hoosier defense under the current staff.



Don’t miss this debut episode of The Hoosier Football Tailgate, your new home for in-depth IU football analysis throughout the season.