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Need your Hoosier fix? Want something on your iPod besides John Mellencamp? Can’t read? If so, this podcast is for you! Hosted by Matt Dollinger and Justin Albers, Podcast On The Brink is a lively, free-flowing discussion on IU Basketball, featuring some of the brightest basketball experts in all of the land. Cream-and-crimson to its core, our show promises to keep you informed and entertained throughout IU’s season. Podcast On The Brink is available exclusively on Inside The Hall and iTunes.

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Three things to watch for: Oklahoma, Alabama battle as IU football awaits winner

The first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP) begins Friday evening in Norman, Oklahoma, where eighth-seeded Oklahoma hosts No. 9 Alabama. The winner will advance to face No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl on January 1 in ... The post Three things to watch for: Oklahoma, Alabama battle as IU football awaits winner appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 1 read

What to Expect: IU basketball hosts Chicago State

IU basketball begins a three-game homestead on Saturday afternoon against Chicago State. The Cougars are 2-10 and only have one win against a Division I opponent. Saturday’s tipoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on B1G+. Indiana will look to ... The post What to Expect: IU basketball hosts Chicago State appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

POTB 551: Assessing IU basketball’s up and down 8-3 start with Ryan Phillips

Podcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with host Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. On this episode, Bozich is joined by Ryan Phillips of Sports Illustrated and the Assembly Call to assess IU basketball’s up-and-down play through the ... The post POTB 551: Assessing IU basketball’s up and down 8-3 start with Ryan Phillips appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Big Ten Power Rankings: Mid-December edition

Big Ten programs have completed their December conference games and five programs are currently 2-0 in league play. Here’s our updated look at how the league stands as we approach the end of the calendar year: 18. Rutgers (5-6, 0-2) ... The post Big Ten Power Rankings: Mid-December edition appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Once overlooked, linebacker Rolijah Hardy anchors IU football’s defense in breakout sophomore season

It should come as no surprise that an Indiana linebacker made a game-saving play. A room riddled with talent up and down the depth chart has been the focal point of defensive coordinator Bryant Haines’ relentless defense. But the play ... The post Once overlooked, linebacker Rolijah Hardy anchors IU football’s defense in breakout sophomore season appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

A look at where each Big Ten program stands in the NET, KenPom and Bart Torvik

There’s a lull in the college basketball schedule this week, with most Big Ten programs off until the weekend. With the debut of the NCAA NET rankings in early December, we’re checking in on how each Big Ten team has ... The post A look at where each Big Ten program stands in the NET, KenPom and Bart Torvik appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

News and notes from Inside IU basketball with Darian DeVries

Inside IU basketball with Darian DeVries returned Monday night from Hoosier Hank’s in Bloomington. The first-year IU coach sat with the voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer, ahead of Indiana’s final two non-conference games later this month at Simon Skjodt ... The post News and notes from Inside IU basketball with Darian DeVries appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

IU basketball guard Lamar Wilkerson named co-Big Ten player of the week

IU basketball guard Lamar Wilkerson was named co-Big Ten player of the week after scoring 59 points over two games for the Hoosiers. He’s the second IU player to earn the weekly accolade from the conference this season. Here’s the ... The post IU basketball guard Lamar Wilkerson named co-Big Ten player of the week appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Video: Fernando Mendoza discusses winning the 2025 Heisman Trophy

IU football quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy over the weekend and was back in Bloomington on Monday to discuss the honor. Watch the full press conference with Mendoza below: The post Video: Fernando Mendoza discusses winning the 2025 Heisman Trophy appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

A mid-December look at how 11 former IU basketball players are playing this season

Several former IU basketball players are playing well across the country this season. Three former IU Hoosiers are playing for Big Ten programs. Here’s a look at how every former scholarship player for the Hoosiers is performing as the season ... The post A mid-December look at how 11 former IU basketball players are playing this season appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Video: Jon Wertheim profiles IU football for 60 Minutes on CBS News

Bloomington native and CBS correspondent Jon Wertheim profiled the IU football turnaround on Sunday’s edition of 60 Minutes on CBS News. Wertheim spoke with Fernando Mendoza, Curt Cignetti, John Mellencamp, Scott Dolson and Don Fischer for the segment, which ran ... The post Video: Jon Wertheim profiles IU football for 60 Minutes on CBS News appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Film Session: Indiana’s paint turnovers and spacing issues against Kentucky

Against Kentucky on Saturday night, Indiana turned the ball over on 27 percent of its possessions, a season high. The Hoosiers struggled against Kentucky’s length and athleticism, but their spacing in the second half also created opportunities for the Wildcats ... The post Film Session: Indiana’s paint turnovers and spacing issues against Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Five takeaways from IU basketball’s loss at Kentucky

IU basketball led by as many as nine points, but collapsed down the stretch in a 72-60 loss to Kentucky at Rupp Arena. Here are five takeaways from the Wildcats: Road shooting woes continue After a poor 8-for-27 3-point shooting ... The post Five takeaways from IU basketball’s loss at Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

6-Banner Sunday: Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy

Welcome to another edition of 6-Banner Sunday, a joint production between The Assembly Call and Inside the Hall, where we highlight the five most essential IU basketball stories of the past week, plus take a look at how the other IU sports programs ... The post 6-Banner Sunday: Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

“We didn’t respond well enough”: IU basketball undone by second-half collapse at Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Darian DeVries paced towards the end of his bench, scratching his head in bewilderment. The roar of the 20,061 fans inside Rupp Arena reached a fever pitch as forward Sam Alexis motioned toward the bench, frustrated. Kentucky’s ... The post “We didn’t respond well enough”: IU basketball undone by second-half collapse at Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

The Minute After: Kentucky

Thoughts on a 72-60 loss to the Wildcats:  This game was there for the taking. But Indiana collapsed in the second half and its seven-point lead at halftime evaporated into a double-digit loss. Start here: The Hoosiers blew this one ... The post The Minute After: Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Video: Darian DeVries and Tucker DeVries react to loss at Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Darian DeVries and Tucker DeVries addressed the media following IU basketball’s 72-60 loss to Kentucky on Saturday at Rupp Arena. Watch their postgame comments below: The post Video: Darian DeVries and Tucker DeVries react to loss at Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

At the Buzzer: Kentucky 72, Indiana 60

Quick thoughts on a 72-60 loss at Kentucky: How it happened Indiana played far from its best half of basketball in the opening 20 minutes at Rupp Arena. The Hoosiers shot just 9-for-22 from the field and only 3-for-14 on ... The post At the Buzzer: Kentucky 72, Indiana 60 appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza wins 2025 Heisman Trophy

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was named the winner of the 2025 Heisman Trophy on Saturday night in New York City. The junior beat out Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia ... The post Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza wins 2025 Heisman Trophy appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Open Thread: IU basketball at Kentucky

For the first time since March of 2016, Indiana and Kentucky basketball will meet tonight. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Rupp Arena in Lexington. The Wildcats are 6-4 and won their last game 103-67 against North Carolina ... The post Open Thread: IU basketball at Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

“He really wanted to be the best”: From Yale commit with no Power-4 offers, Mendoza blazed an unconventional path to Heisman finalist

On a cold January day in 2021, Fernando Mendoza and his family toured Yale’s football facilities, taking in a jam-packed slate of activities arranged for the five Mendoza visitors. Amid the pageantry sat college football’s most coveted prize: the Heisman ... The post “He really wanted to be the best”: From Yale commit with no Power-4 offers, Mendoza blazed an unconventional path to Heisman finalist appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza earn honors on ESPN’s College Football Awards Show

Curt Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza were honored on ESPN’s College Football Awards Show on Friday night. Cignetti was named Home Depot coach of the year, while Mendoza won the Davey O’Brien and Maxwell Awards. Here’s the full release from IU ... The post Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza earn honors on ESPN’s College Football Awards Show appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

What to Expect: IU basketball travels to Kentucky

IU basketball is back on the road on Saturday evening as the Hoosiers take on Kentucky at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats are 6-4. Saturday’s game will tip at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN: For the first time since the 2011-12 ... The post What to Expect: IU basketball travels to Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 8 reads

IU women’s basketball addresses ‘effort issue’ in 98-54 rout of ULM

Indiana women’s basketball cruised back into the win column Thursday night with a 98-54 win against ULM. The Hoosiers return to nonconference play came five days after their 21-point loss to Illinois in their Big Ten opener, a conference appetizer ... The post IU women’s basketball addresses ‘effort issue’ in 98-54 rout of ULM appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 7 reads

Video: Darian DeVries previews IU basketball’s matchup with Kentucky

Darian DeVries addressed the media on Thursday afternoon to preview IU basketball’s Saturday matchup against Kentucky at Rupp Arena. Watch the full media availability below: The post Video: Darian DeVries previews IU basketball’s matchup with Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

about 2 months ago | 3 reads