Indiana's magical 2024 season came to a disappointing close on Friday, as the Hoosiers lost 27-17 on the road to Notre Dame. We discuss the game, with a lot of focus on Indiana's offensive struggles, Notre Dame's athleticism and defensive game plan, and the uncharacteristic lack of execution and efficiency from IU. We also talk about the season as a whole, trying to take in all the factors and items that made the year so special to so many people. And we spend some time taking aim at the toxic narratives that dominate college football discourse right now and where those come from.

We are delighted to welcome NBC Sports' Nicole Auerbach to the show. We chatted at length with Nicole about Indiana's magical season and the impact that Curt Cignetti has had on the program, as well as the investments the school has made in the program. We also talked in-depth about the matchup between Indiana and Notre Dame - what makes this one special in particular, how the weather may affect the game, how to evaluate both of these teams given their wins and losses, and what the keys to victory are for both. 

James gives you all his picks for the CFP First Round, along witih some IU Props and the Hoosier Hotstreak. 

James is fired up (even for James), so be aware and prepared for some adult language.  ;) 

Scott is joined by Tyler James from Inside ND Sports to preview the CFP game this Friday.  What does Notre Dame need to do to take control of the game?  What can IU do to win?  What will the vibe be like for a night game at Notre Dame Stadium, and some larger talk of now important is it for Notre Dame to join a conference?  

Game day is getting ever closer, and the preview podcasts keep coming. We welcome the NFL Network's Rhett Lewis to the show to discuss the matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Rhett gives us his evaluation on how the two teams compare, what sorts of things Indiana may be able to exploit in the matchup, the relative strengths of the teams, and the overall vibe of the game from Indiana's perspective.

Scott and Galen convene an episode of the podcast to talk through the big picture items related to Indiana vs Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff. We discuss the relative magnitude of the game, what it means for Indiana, how the fan bases of the Hoosiers and Fighting Irish are intertwined in a lot of ways, and the overall feelings both of us have going into Friday’s matchup.

Our friend Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison joins us to talk about the Indiana - Notre Dame matchup. It's quite a contest on paper, featuring two teams that look almost lab-grown in terms of their efficiency and effectiveness. We discuss some of the major statistics and trends for both teams, the unit matchups, how the weather might affect what each team tries to do, and which personnel could play the biggest role. We also look back at both teams' performances this season and try to parse out what aspects are most likely to have an affect on the game.

We got Mitchell Paige back on the show by popular request! We discuss the amazing ride that Indiana football has been on since the last time we recorded an episode together, the building sense of pride that the former players have in the program and what's going on in Bloomington, and some of the key elements of the matchup between the Hoosiers and the Fighting Irish. 

On this episode of Bison Chat, Joe and Galen catch you up on what happened this week with IU coach and player availability, with quotes from Curt Cignetti about this week's preparation for the CFP. We discuss the Indiana - Notre Dame matchup and what the keys might be for both teams. Finally, we discuss the surprise soft launch of...the bison. 

Indiana is in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff, and Galen and Scott are here to tell you about it. We discuss the Hoosiers' matchup vs Notre Dame, and how Indiana measures up statistically against the Fighting Irish. We also discuss the importance of Indiana getting named to the CFP field as an at-large team, and talk about the framing of the selection show.

On this week's Bison Chat, Galen and Joe look back on Indiana's record-setting win against Purdue in the Old Oaken Bucket game, and talk about the overall atmosphere of the game and everything around it. We then pivot to talking about Indiana's recruiting haul on National Signing Day and what the Hoosiers will be looking for in the transfer portal. Finally, we discuss Indiana's future in the College Football Playoff, with a look at what Indiana would like to have happen in the conference championship games this weekend, as well as some of their potential opponents.