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.
Latest episodes
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Michigan Clock Controversy Explained: Zach Singer on the Big Ten’s Secret Clock, NBC Replay, and the Western Michigan Finish
Galen Clavio hosts a special CrimsonCast episode with Football Weather branding, bringing in Zach Singer to break down one of the strangest Big Ten controversies in recen
Sep 7 24 min
Indiana-North Texas Recap: Josh Hoover’s Debut, Nick Marsh’s Catch, Defensive Questions, Memorial Stadium Heat, and Big Ten Week 1 Chaos
Indiana football opened its 2026 season with a 52-16 win over North Texas, and CrimsonCast is here to break down what mattered beyond the final score. Galen Clavio and Sc
Sep 6 1 h 31 min
Indiana-North Texas Preview: IU Football Reigns, Tayven Jackson Returns, Josh Hoover Debuts, and Memorial Stadium Gets Ready
Galen Clavio hosts a live CrimsonCast preview as Indiana football gets ready to open the 2026 season against North Texas at Memorial Stadium.
This is not a normal opener
Sep 4 1 h 15 min
IU Football Special Teams Preview: Radicic, McAteer, Gowers & Tyler Morris
Indiana football wraps up its 2026 positional preview series with one of the most important — and most overlooked — parts of the roster: special teams. In this CrimsonCas
Sep 3 14 min
CrimsonCASH - Indiana Football Is Back: Week 1 Big Ten Picks, Best Bets & Hoosier Hot Streak
Week 1 is here, Indiana football is back, and so is CrimsonCASH. Scott & James break down a loaded Big Ten betting slate before turning their attention to the Hoosiers’ o
Sep 3 30 min
IU Football Secondary Preview: Sharpe, Ferrell, Baldwin Headline Defensive Backfield
Indiana football’s defensive secondary may be the biggest question mark on the roster — but it also has enough talent to become another major strength for Bryant Haines’
Sep 3 22 min
Indiana Football LB Preview: Rolijah Hardy and Isaiah Jones Lead Bryant Haines’ Defense
Indiana football has to replace one of the best defensive players in program history, but the Hoosiers may already have their answer. In this CrimsonCast positional previ
Sep 3 20 min
IU Football Defensive Line Preview: Tucker, Landino, Obiazor & Osansanmi headline a star-studded cast
Galen Clavio continues CrimsonCast’s Indiana football positional preview series by moving to the defense, starting with what may be the strongest position group on the en
Sep 2 33 min
Big Red Carpet x CrimsonCast: Rhett Lewis Previews IU-North Texas, Josh Hoover, Cignetti’s Year-Three Roster, and Tayven Jackson’s Return
Indiana football is finally back, and Big Red Carpet joins forces with CrimsonCast for a full preview of the Hoosiers’ 2026 opener against North Texas. Rhett Lewis leads
Sep 2 42 min
IU Football Gameday Changes with Jeremy Gray: Memorial Stadium Preview
Galen Clavio sits down with Jeremy Gray, Indiana Athletics’ Senior Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Experience, for CrimsonCast’s annual look at what fan
Sep 1 22 min
IU Football Preview with The Hoosier Network: Josh Hoover, Campus Buzz & Ohio State Hype
Galen Clavio brings in Brooks White and Andrew Garrison from Hoosier Network for a student-media preview of the 2026 Indiana football season, with the Hoosiers just days
Aug 31 57 min
Indiana Football 2026 Preview Part 2: Josh Hoover, Cignetti Culture, Transfer Depth, Coordinator Continuity, and Repeat-Champion Questions
Indiana football is trying to do something almost impossible: follow up a 16-0 national championship season by proving the program is not a one-year miracle. In Part 2 of
Aug 30 1 h 01 min
Indiana Football 2026 Season Preview: Game-by-Game Predictions | Part 1
Indiana football is less than a week from beginning its 2026 season, and CrimsonCast is back with a full game-by-game preview of the reigning national champion Hoosiers u
Aug 30 1 h 39 min
IU Football History Part 2: Corso, Mallory, Antwaan, Hoeppner, Allen, and the Curt Cignetti Miracle
Galen Clavio and Chris Williams return for Part 2 of CrimsonCast’s deep dive into Indiana football history, picking up after the 1967 Rose Bowl season and carrying the st
Aug 28 1 h 22 min
The Bison Briefing 8/28: IU Football Countdown, Soccer Starts 3-0 & Volleyball Opens Season
Indiana football is eight days away, but IU athletics is already rolling. The Bison Briefing checks in on Indiana men’s soccer, IU volleyball, fall camp questions, eligib
Aug 28 34 min
CrimsonCASH - Big Ten Win Totals Part 2: Indiana Goes Undefeated? Best Over/Under Bets
College football is back, and Scott and James are finishing up the CrimsonCASH Big Ten season win total preview with Part 2. There’s plenty of value on the board — and Ja
Aug 28 27 min
IU Football Eligibility Chaos, Charlie Becker’s NIL Burger, Curt Cignetti’s State Farm Ad, and CrimsonCast Dog of the Week
Indiana football is almost back, and CrimsonCast digs into the latest IU eligibility chaos, the growing Charlie Becker star turn, and why Curt Cignetti has somehow become
Aug 27 54 min
Bison Briefing: IU Eligibility Chaos, the Big Ten’s NFL Rule, SEC Hypocrisy, and Indiana Basketball’s Non-Conference Schedule
Galen Clavio launches the newly dubbed Bison Briefing on CrimsonCast with a live afternoon episode covering two major Indiana sports topics: the continuing NCAA eligibili
Aug 25 36 min
IU Football Sellout, Memorial Stadium Upgrades & New Gameday Expectations
Indiana football is entering a completely new reality: every home game at Memorial Stadium is sold out, ticket prices are up, expectations are rising, and the Hoosiers’ f
Aug 23 1 h 08 min
IU Eligibility Update: Stephen Daley, Kellen Wyatt, Sam Alexis, the NCAA’s Latest Court Win, and Memorial Stadium Selling Out
Indiana football’s eligibility picture shifted again after the Tenth Circuit stayed the Wisne v. NCAA injunction, and CrimsonCast LIVE breaks down what it means for Steph
Aug 21 43 min
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Dr G and Scott always bring a great perspective to IU sports. I appreciate the fact that they cover IU football and are spot on for their takes. It can be tough to cover. They both bring interesting and insightful takes.
Hoosier in Texas. · Oct 2023
Dr. Clavio brings an intelligence and long view to IU FB and other IU sports that is a refreshing contrast to the landscape of IUFB pod-commentary. Galen’s experience with professional media and IU a media school academic rigor is manifested in cogent thought—optimism with a grounding in reality. His speaking voice is always easy to hear and understand — and since this is a podcast, that matters. (And he likes talking about tailgating and the food requirements thereof, and that’s okay by me.)
Davunder · Nov 2022
I always look forward to “Crimson Cast”. It’s so entertaining, honest, insightful, and interesting. Thanks to Galen and Scott!
IUBBrian · Nov 2022
I’ve always tried to find a podcast for IUFB and IUBB that looks at my favorite college sports teams more objectively and less fan boy bias and Galen is that guy. There is a bias that obviously we want the Hoosiers to win , but it’s never unreasonable. He always has the best takes about IUBB and IUFB and I always learn something when listening. While everyone in the world gets negative quickly, Galen and Scott keep very positive vibes, which we need more of as IU fans. Overall, just a great Iu sports podcast!
jimmerfor3 · Jan 2022
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