Coach Griff’s Football Analysis
Dynamic Duo 2.0: Turbo Richard, Lee Beebe Jr. Power Indiana’s 301-Yard Ground Attack
Indiana needed to replace last season’s powerful backfield combination. Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. answered the call against Howard, combining for 225 rushing yards as the Hoosiers piled up 301 on the ground.
Statement Made: Indiana Defense Smothers Howard in 55-0 Shutout
Indiana responded to its Week 1 defensive concerns with a dominant 55-0 shutout of Howard, holding the Bison to only 57 total yards and four first downs.
Three Straight National Titles. Three Different Teams. Has the Big Ten Passed the SEC?
The Big Ten has won three straight national championships with three different programs. Saturday’s Oklahoma-Michigan, Mississippi State-Minnesota and Ohio State-Texas games provide another measuring stick in college football’s Big Ten-SEC power debate.
Coach Griff’s Keys to the Game: What Indiana Must Do to Control Howard
Coach Griff breaks down the seven keys Indiana must execute against Howard — from first-down defense and containing Ja’Shawn Scroggins to establishing the run, creating explosive plays and winning hidden yardage.
Coach Griff’s Pre-Game Primer: Indiana vs Howard — What to Watch Saturday
Coach Griff’s Pre-Game Primer goes live Saturday at 10:30 AM ET before Indiana hosts Howard at 12:30 PM. Here’s what to watch as the Hoosiers look to sharpen execution and build on Week 1.
Indiana vs. Howard Preview: For No. 5 Hoosiers, Week 2 Is About Raising the Standard
No. 5 Indiana hosts Howard Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Coach Griff previews the Bison, the matchups that matter and what improvement should look like in Week 2.
Four Touchdowns and Command: Josh Hoover’s Hoosier Debut Was Different
Josh Hoover threw four touchdown passes with no interceptions in his Indiana debut. Coach Griff breaks down why his first start looked different from the debuts of Kurtis Rourke and Fernando Mendoza.
Indiana Offers East Noble’s Austin Phillips—and Coach Griff Saw It Coming
East Noble’s Austin Phillips adds an Indiana offer. Coach Griff shares what he saw in the 2029 linebacker before major programs came calling.
Coach Griff’s Big Ten Power Rankings: Indiana Holds No. 2, USC Makes Its Move
Ohio State holds the top spot, Indiana remains No. 2 and 2-0 USC makes the biggest move in Coach Griff’s first in-season Big Ten Power Rankings.
Indiana Climbs to No. 5 in AP Top 25 — But Eight First-Place Votes Tell the Bigger Story
Indiana climbed to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 after its 52-16 win over North Texas, but the Hoosiers’ eight first-place votes may say even more about the program’s national standing.
Indiana 52–16, But What Did We Really Learn?
Indiana rolled past North Texas 52-16, but the scoreboard doesn’t tell the entire story. Coach Griff examines Josh Hoover’s debut, Indiana’s defensive concerns, special-teams impact, Players of the Game and what the film revealed.
Cignetti Wants Defensive Corrections as Indiana Turns Attention to Howard
A 52-16 victory, seven scores in eight meaningful offensive possessions and a strong performance on special teams gave Indiana plenty to feel good about following its season-opening victory over North Texas. Curt Cignetti also found plenty to correct. As Indiana turned the page Monday from its Week 1 victory to Saturday’s matchup with Howard, Cignetti’s…
