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Ep 1270 - UCLA Preview Live from Homefield at Tracks Oct 25, 2025

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GC is joined by Nathan Shriberg and Peter Maiorano (the producing team behind Big Red Carpet) plus a couple of special guests to preview Indiana vs UCLA. We talk about the keys to Indiana's offensive attack vs the Bruins, discuss what the defense needs to do in order to stop Nico Iamaleava, and more.

CrimsonCASH Week 9 Oct 22, 2025

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CrimsonCASH Week 9 - Scott on vacation, so no time for a description. Just know there will be great B1G picks and some video of Sesame Street characters.

Ep 1269 - Indiana Football is 7-0 After Clinically Dispatching of Michigan State Oct 19, 2025

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Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Indiana’s 38–13 win over Michigan State — a dominant, businesslike homecoming victory. They break down Fernando Mendoza’s near-perfect day, IU’s offensive balance, the defense’s steady control, and how the Hoosiers continue proving they belong among the nation’s best.

Presented by Homefield Apparel.

Ep 1268 - Michigan State - Indiana Football Preview Oct 17, 2025

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This podcast starts with a quick overview of Curt Cignetti's new contract, what it means for Indiana football and college football, and how Indiana fans should feel about the current state of the program and where it can go.

We then migrate to a preview of the Indiana - Michigan State game coming up this Homecoming weekend. Can Indiana put a historic win at Oregon behind them and take care of business? We take a quick look at the statistical matchups and talk about the keys to the game for the Hoosiers.

Ep 1267 - Mid-Season Recap from POSH Hotel Oct 17, 2025

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Scott and Galen do a mid-season recap from The Curt Cignetti Room in the POSH Hotel on Kirkwood Avenue. We discuss the current state of IU Football, look back at the expectations from the start of the season and how they have played out, and look ahead to the rest of the year. (Note that this was recorded just before the Cignetti contract news came out!)

CrimsonCASH Week 8 Oct 15, 2025

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Join Scott and James for another exciting episode of CrimsonCASH! Last week, the guys are seven-and-two, bringing their season record to 42 and 27, which means if you had placed a $10 bet on all their predictions this year, you'd be up $145!In this episode:

Game Picks: Scott and James dive into their picks for Week 8, covering Nebraska at Minnesota, Washington at Michigan, Purdue at Northwestern, Ohio State at Wisconsin, Oregon at Rutgers, Maryland at UCLA, USC at Notre Dame, and Michigan State at Indiana.
Penn State Drama: The hosts discuss the shocking news of James Franklin's departure from Penn State, the financial implications, and the future of the Nittany Lions' program.
New Music: Listeners get a taste of new game-day songs for Michigan State and Nebraska, with some strong opinions from James.
Hoosier Hot Streak: The streak resets this week with a pro-IU bet: Indiana Hooers to score over 39.5 total points.
Keegan's Slice of the Pie: Keegan, won last week's bet on Indiana plus 7.5, earning him bacon-covered cheesesticks and pizza from Pizza Hut. This week, listeners can vote on the next "Slice of the Pie" bet from options like LSU vs. Vandy, Georgia vs. Ole Miss, or Tennessee vs. Alabama.
Scott's Bets: Scott shares updates on his Mendoza Heisman bet, his Indiana season win total bet, and his decision to cash out on his Indiana to make the College Football Playoff bet.
Scott reveals his latest 3D printing project: Cignetti logo magnets and a new trailer hitch design, available on Etsy!

Tune in for all the insights, laughs, and betting advice!

Ep 1266 - Oregon Recap - LIVE Oct 13, 2025

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Scott and Galen reconvene to talk about Indiana's program-redefining win at Autzen Stadium. We discuss the Hoosiers' amazing gameplan and approach against Oregon, with particular attention paid to the defense's stifling of a high-flying Oregon offense. We also talk about the larger ramifications of the game, including Indiana's national perception as a program. Finally, we have a discussion about the Penn State job opening and the Hoosiers' spot in the AP poll this week. It's a long show but a good one.

Ep 1265 - Indiana vs Oregon Preview | CrimsonCast with Galen Clavio & Rhett Lewis Oct 09, 2025

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Galen Clavio previews Indiana’s massive top-10 matchup at Oregon — with Rhett Lewis joining in the first segment to break down how the Hoosiers can win at Autzen Stadium. Then Galen dives into the advanced stats, key matchups, and what the numbers reveal about both teams heading into Saturday.

Presented by Homefield Apparel.

CrimsonCASH Week 7 Oct 08, 2025

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Scott and James are back, and they're bringingthe heat (and probably a few bad bets). They're making money, baby, up to 35-25 on the year! The Hoosier Hot Streak is so hot it's got four legs this week, so you know a parlay is coming your way.

They kick things off with Iowa going to Wisconsin, where theBadgers are three-and-a-half-point underdogs at home. The hosts muse about howone good coach can make (or break) a program. Then, it's on to Purdue vs.Minnesota, where the Gophers are rowing their way to an eight-and-a-half-pointfavorite spot. And who could forget the Michigan vs. USC game? A huge matchup,especially if USC hadn't stumbled against Illinois!

The boys then tackle Ohio State vs. Illinois, where theFighting Illini are a whopping 14-and-a-half-point underdog at home. They alsodissect Penn State vs. Northwestern, where the Nittany Lions are a21-and-a-half-point favorite after their "silent" performance againstUCLA. Scott vows to never again take Penn State to cover over three touchdowns.

Next up, Nebraska heads to Maryland, where the Terrapins area six-and-a-half-point underdog at home. Then, UCLA, fresh off their big win,goes to Michigan State, where the Spartans are an eight-and-a-half-pointfavorite. The hosts then dive into Rutgers vs. Washington, where the ScarletKnights are a 10-and-a-half-point underdog on the road.

Finally, the main event: Indiana vs. Oregon. Game Day isthere, and the Hoosiers are a seven-and-a-half-point underdog. Scott and Jamesgrapple with their IU fandom and their gambling instincts, discussing thepossibility of a Heisman moment for Fernando Mendoza and a Big Ten title gameappearance for the Hoosiers. They also talk about a few future bets, includingan Indiana playoff appearance and an Indiana win over Penn State.

Don't miss the Hoosier Hot Streak picks and Keegan's Sliceof the Pie! This episode is packed with picks, laughs, and a whole lot ofIndiana football hope (and a little bit of dread).

Ep 1264 - Big Ten Title Contenders + A Potential Private Equity Move? | IU Bye Week Special Oct 05, 2025

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It’s Indiana’s bye week, but Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield aren’t taking a break. This week on CrimsonCast, the guys step back and look at the Big Ten landscape — breaking down which teams are best positioned for a shot at the conference title game and where Indiana fits into that picture.

They also dive into the Big Ten’s reported exploration of a private equity partnership, what it could mean for the league’s future, and how it might reshape college sports as a whole.

Smart, funny, and full of context — the perfect bye-week listen for IU and Big Ten fans.

🎙️ Topics include:

The top Big Ten contenders and FPI/SP+ breakdowns
How the Oregon matchup looms large for Indiana’s title hopes
Penn State’s slide and Michigan’s path
Why the Big Ten might turn to private equity — and what that means for everyone else

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