Coach Griff’s Football Analysis
Indiana Football Is Winning. Stop Poisoning the Experience.
Winning and legitimate football analysis can coexist. Coach Griff explains why instant postgame reaction should not be confused with film study—and why Indiana fans should demand improvement without allowing every imperfection to poison winning.
Next Man Up: Beebe Delivers, but Indiana Needs Its Young Running Backs to Grow Up Fast
Lee Beebe Jr. rushed for 203 yards against Northwestern. With Turbo Richard and Khobie Martin sidelined, Indiana now needs young backs Sean Cuono and Jayreon Campbell to become trustworthy Big Ten depth.
Indiana Survives Northwestern 29-23 — and Gets the Test It Needed
Indiana moves to 4-0 with a 29-23 win over Northwestern as Lee Beebe Jr. carries the offense and Chip Kelly gives Bryant Haines and the Hoosiers defensive issues to correct.
The 200-Yard Line: Why Indiana’s Running Game Could Decide the Big Ten Opener
Indiana has been nearly automatic when it reaches 200 rushing yards under Curt Cignetti. Against Northwestern, that number could again define the Big Ten opener.
LIVE Tonight: Indiana vs. Northwestern Preview — What Travels Into Big Ten Play?
Watch Hoosier Football Tailgate tonight at 7:30 PM ET. Coach Griff previews Northwestern, breaks down the matchups and sets Indiana’s Game Goals for Big Ten play.
Scouting Report: Northwestern Is More Dangerous Than Its Name Recognition
Northwestern comes to Bloomington 2-0 with an experienced roster, Aidan Chiles at quarterback, Chip Kelly calling the offense and a defense creating takeaways. Coach Griff breaks down why Friday night’s Big Ten opener deserves Indiana’s full attention.
What Travels Into Big Ten Play? Indiana vs. Northwestern by the Numbers
Indiana and Northwestern enter Friday night unbeaten. A closer look at the running games, passing efficiency, turnover margin, points off turnovers and explosive plays shows where the Hoosiers have an edge — and where the Wildcats are more dangerous than their 2-0 record suggests.
The Warm-Up Is Over: Josh Hoover Gets His First Taste of Big Ten Football
Josh Hoover has 10 touchdown passes and no interceptions through three games. Friday against Northwestern, Indiana’s quarterback gets his first Big Ten test.
BREAKING: Stephen Daley, Kellan Wyatt Win Injunction, Eligible for Indiana
Indiana defensive linemen Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt are eligible again after a Monroe County judge granted a preliminary injunction against the NCAA.
The Matchup That Matters: Can Indiana Stop Northwestern’s Run Without Giving Up the Big Play?
Indiana’s dominant run defense faces a different challenge against Chip Kelly, Aidan Chiles and a Northwestern offense capable of creating explosive plays. Coach Griff breaks down the Haines-Kelly chess match.
Indiana Ranks No. 5 in ESPN FPI and Efficiency: The Numbers Behind HFT’s Contender Case
Indiana checks in at No. 5 in both ESPN FPI and overall efficiency. Coach Griff examines its top-10 offense and defense and puts the special teams ranking in context.
WATCH: Curt Cignetti Previews Northwestern — ‘We’re Process Oriented’
Watch Curt Cignetti’s full Monday press conference as Indiana turns to Big Ten play against Northwestern. Cignetti discusses Aidan Chiles, Chip Kelly, turnovers, Josh Hoover and why the Hoosiers remain process oriented.
