Indiana survived a chaotic double overtime thriller at Pauley Pavilion, defeating UCLA 98-97 after blowing a 10-point lead in the final 1:34 of regulation and battling through two overtime periods without a true point guard.

Trent Sisley's made free throw with 0.6 seconds left sealed Indiana's third straight victory, moving the Hoosiers to 15-7 overall and 6-5 in Big Ten play with a crucial second quad-one win for their NCAA tournament resume.

Jerod Morris, Coach Brian Tonsoni, and Andy Bottoms (with special guests Scott Caulfield and Ryan Phillips calling in from Los Angeles) break down the gutsy road victory:

• How Nick Dorn's 21-point explosion in the second half transformed a six-point halftime deficit into a commanding lead, continuing his breakout stretch as Indiana's third legitimate scoring threat
• Reed Bailey's career performance with 24 points on 12-of-13 free throw shooting in just 28 minutes, showcasing the inside scoring dimension this roster has been missing all season
• The coaching brilliance and controversy—Darian DeVries's defensive adjustments that held UCLA to under 40% shooting versus the decision not to foul up three at the end of regulation
• Lamar Wilkerson's redemption arc after nearly losing the game with critical turnovers late in regulation, then taking over both overtimes by repeatedly attacking the rim when Indiana had no point guard to initiate offense
• Why Tucker DeVries's nine points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists might have been his most important performance as a Hoosier despite the modest scoring numbers
• The mental toughness this team showed bouncing back from a devastating collapse—what this win reveals about the culture DeVries is building and why it feels so different from recent Indiana teams
• Sam Alexis and Trent Sisley stepping up in critical moments as role players, making free throws and grabbing rebounds when starters fouled out

Plus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award.

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Indiana defeated Purdue 72-67 at Assembly Hall to earn Darian DeVries his first signature victory as Indiana's head coach and secure a crucial quad-one win for the Hoosiers' NCAA tournament resume.

With the national championship football team honored before the game, Indiana jumped out to an 11-point halftime lead behind balanced scoring and relentless defense on Braden Smith, then survived a second-half offensive drought and several missed free throws to hold off Purdue's late charge and improve to 14-7 overall and 5-5 in Big Ten play.

Jerod Morris, Andy Bottoms, Ryan Phillips, and Bob Moats break down the massive victory and what it means for the program:

• Connor Enright's 40-minute defensive masterpiece on Braden Smith (holding the All-American to 14 points on 14 shots with five assists and four turnovers) and his ice-cold three-pointer at 65-63 that ended a crucial offensive drought
• How Indiana won the first half with physicality, defensive intensity, and a 21-6 run over the final eight minutes featuring clutch buckets from Reed Bailey, Lamar Wilkerson, Tucker DeVries, and Josiah Miles
• Nick Dorn's breakout continued with 18 points including eight straight in a critical second-half stretch, plus key drives that showed he's more than just a shooter
• Why Indiana's ability to avoid fouling (only 15 team fouls, nobody with more than three) while forcing Purdue into 10 turnovers was the defensive blueprint they've needed all season
• The second-half offensive struggles when Indiana went too conservative too early, missing three front-ends of one-and-ones while trying to run clock with five minutes left
• What this win means for the program's trajectory—not just making the tournament this year, but showing what DeVries can do with the right roster construction as a strong 2026 recruiting class takes shape
• Tucker DeVries's toughness leading the game with 10 rebounds despite being held scoreless in the second half, and the critical contributions from role players like Miles, Sicily, and Bailey

Plus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award.

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Indiana knocked off Rutgers 82-59 on the road in Piscataway to snap a four-game losing streak and improve to 13-7 overall and 4-5 in Big Ten play.

Tucker DeVries looked like himself again with 16 first-half points to set the tone, while Nick Dorn exploded for a career-high 23 points in his first start, and Lamar Wilkerson added 27 to pace a balanced offensive attack that shot 50% from the field in both halves.

Jerod Morris, Ryan Phillips, and Andy Bottoms break down the much-needed victory and what it means heading into Tuesday's rivalry game against Purdue:

• How Tucker DeVries carried over his late-game momentum from Michigan and opened the game with back-to-back threes to give Indiana early control they never relinquished
• Nick Dorn's breakout performance hitting six threes and showing the confidence to take (and make) a crucial step-back three when Rutgers cut the lead to 12
• Why Indiana's patient half-court offense and willingness to attack the rim in key second-half moments—particularly drives by Tayton Conerway and Lamar Wilkerson—kept Rutgers from making a serious run
• Sam Alexis's defensive dominance with six blocks and 10 rebounds that gave Indiana the rim protection they've been missing
• The smart veteran decisions Indiana made throughout—only five turnovers, 15 fouls, and proper shot distribution with their three scorers taking 48 combined attempts
• What this performance means for building momentum heading into a crucial stretch with Purdue at home followed by road games at UCLA and USC
• An extended celebration of Indiana football's national championship and what it means for Hoosier fans who finally have their own championship story to tell

Plus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award.

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Indiana fell to third-ranked Michigan 86-72, extending their losing streak to four games and dropping the Hoosiers to 12-7 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play.

After falling behind 22-5 early without injured point guard Tayton Conerway and watching Tucker DeVries pick up two quick fouls, the Hoosiers never found their offensive rhythm against Michigan's size and defensive intensity, though they did show some fight late to cut a 24-point deficit to the final 14-point margin.

Coach Tonsoni breaks down the loss solo and looks ahead to Rutgers:

• Why this team simply cannot go through 8-10 minute stretches scoring only four points against quality competition, and how those droughts continue to define their losses
• The roster construction issues that are becoming more apparent with each loss, particularly the lack of athletic drivers and post presence to attack good defenses
• Tucker DeVries finally seeing shots fall late in the game after struggling for 30 minutes, and whether that can spark him moving forward
• Sam Alexis showing aggression and efficiency with 11 points in 19 minutes before fouling out, providing a glimpse of what Indiana needs from that position
• Reed Bailey's improved attack mentality driving to the rim, even if the finishing remains inconsistent
• Coach Tonsoni's measured approach to staying positive about the program's direction while acknowledging the deep frustration with how they're playing right now
• Why Friday's game at Rutgers feels critical for trying to end this streak before the Purdue rivalry game at Assembly Hall

Plus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award.

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Indiana defeated Miami 27-21 to capture the program's first-ever national championship and cap an improbable 16-0 season.

After jumping out to a 10-0 halftime lead, the Hoosiers weathered a second-half surge from the Hurricanes before a crucial fourth-down touchdown run by Fernando Mendoza and a game-sealing interception by Jamari Sharpe secured the victory and delivered the most unlikely championship in college football history.

Coach Tonsoni, Bob, Mike, Eddie, and Ryan celebrate the historic moment and break down the game:

• How Indiana's defensive scheme of dropping eight into coverage neutralized Miami's explosive passing attack in the first half before the Hurricanes found seams in the second
• Fernando Mendoza's gutsy fourth-and-five touchdown run that embodied this team's resilience, and why it ranks alongside Keith Smart's shot in Indiana sports lore
• Coach Cignetti's brilliant timeout call in the final minutes that broke Miami's tempo and set up the game-sealing interception
• Charlie Becker's emergence as a clutch performer with crucial sideline catches that kept drives alive when Indiana needed them most
• The blocked punt by Mikail Kamara for a touchdown that restored a two-possession lead when Miami threatened to take control
• Why this represents the greatest coaching job in sports history and the most unlikely championship ever won, surpassing even the Miracle on Ice
• What this moment means for former players who endured decades of losing, longtime fans who never thought they'd see this day, and Scott Dolson's 30-year journey to bring this vision to life

Plus: live reactions from Kirkwood Avenue, gratitude for everyone who believed, and the celebration of a lifetime for Hoosier Nation.

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Indiana fell to Iowa 78-61 at home, dropping the Hoosiers to 12-6 overall and 3-4 in Big Ten play in a third consecutive loss that has this season teetering on the ... yeah, you know what work is coming ... brink.

After Iowa controlled the game from the opening tip and imposed their will on the Hoosiers, Indiana briefly cut the deficit to five in the second half before the bottom fell out once again, continuing a disturbing pattern of collapses that has defined their most disappointing losses this season.

Jerod, Eddie, Bob, Mike, and Ryan break down the loss and assess where this program stands:

• Why this team simply isn't talented enough to play poorly and still compete, and how fatigue—admitted publicly by Darian DeVries—is starting to catch up with a rotation stretched too thin
• The losing that's starting to creep into this team's psyche after three straight deflating defeats, and whether there's still enough will to fight through the brutal stretch ahead
• How Iowa's Bennett Sturts and Payton Sandfort combined to nearly outscore Indiana by themselves, exposing the gap between teams with multiple attackers and Indiana's limited offensive options
• Bob and Mike's eye-witness account from Assembly Hall, including the frustration on the bench and the vibes from a crowd that watched another winnable home game slip away
• Tayton Conway's ankle injury that removed the one player who could consistently penetrate Iowa's defense, and what it means when this team loses its only reliable driver
• The roster construction issues that one host compares to having elite wide receivers but no offensive line or quarterback to get them the ball
• Whether Indiana is now in tournament danger zone after dropping two home games they should have won, and what the math looks like with Michigan and Purdue looming

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Indiana fell to Michigan State 81-60 in a deflating road loss that dropped the Hoosiers to 12-5 overall and 3-3 in Big Ten play.

After battling back to tie the game at 53-53 midway through the second half following strong stretches to close the first half and open the second, the wheels completely fell off as Michigan State went on a devastating 26-2 run that turned a competitive game into a 21-point blowout and left Indiana searching for answers heading into a critical home matchup with Iowa.

Jerod, Andy, Coach Tonsoni, and Ryan break down the loss and look ahead to Saturday's must-win game:

• Why these extended collapses in the second half are becoming a feature of this roster rather than a bug, and what it means for Indiana's ability to compete against quality opponents
• The physicality and athleticism gap that Michigan State exposed when they decided to clamp down defensively and took away Indiana's primary options
• Tayton Conerway's frustrating inconsistency despite nine assists, and why his defensive intensity needs to return if this team has any tournament hopes
• Coach Tonsoni's pointed rant about mental toughness, off-ball movement, and effort—the kind that makes you think he might actually go run sprints in Delphi
• The turnovers and bad fouls that continue to plague this team, including Reid Bailey's flagrant foul that epitomized a night of poor decisions
• What Saturday's Iowa game has become after back-to-back devastating losses, and why it feels like a season-defining moment
• The roster construction issues exposed by this loss and whether this team can still salvage an NCAA tournament berth

Plus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award. This episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.

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Indiana secured a crucial road victory over Maryland 84-66, improving to 12-3 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play.

After a sluggish first half where the Hoosiers struggled to find offensive rhythm against Maryland's physical defense, IU leaned on relentless drives to the free throw line—going 16-for-16 in the opening half—to take a five-point lead into the break, then exploded in the second half behind Lamar Wilkerson's sensational stretch to pull away for an 18-point road win.

Andy, Coach Tonsoni, and Coach Moats break down the win and look ahead to a massive showdown with undefeated Nebraska:

• How Tayton Conerway and Conor Enright attacked the paint in the first half when Maryland's physicality took away Indiana's three-point looks, and why their aggressive drives to the basket opened up everything else
• Lamar Wilkerson's explosive 16-point second-half run where he scored 16 straight Indiana points to blow the game open, including a thunderous dunk that put an exclamation point on the victory
• The coaching adjustments Darian DeVries made throughout the game, and how Maryland's attempt to switch to a matchup zone in the second half backfired and opened up Indiana's offense even more
• Why Indiana's guards scoring 59 points with 18 rebounds and only four turnovers was the story of the game, and what it means for this team's ability to win different ways
• Trent Sisley's hustle plays on the offensive glass and his continued development as a freshman willing to do the little things to earn minutes
• The lingering rebounding concerns on free throw blockouts where Maryland got three offensive rebounds that led to kickout threes
• What this road win means for Indiana's resume heading into a critical four-game stretch against Nebraska, Michigan State, Iowa, and Michigan

Plus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award.

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