Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss the second full week of Indiana's preseason, examining potential position battles, breakout players and more.

Chapters:

0:00 -- Intro

3:08 -- Fall camp temperature check

7:46 -- Potential breakout players

15:11 -- How the edges of IU's defensive line shape up

19:24 -- Joe Brunner's move to right tackle

25:10 -- Jamari Sharpe poised for a big year?

30:40 -- Any surprises so far?

Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2026/08/11/indiana-football-ranking-coach-curt-cignetti-motivation-transfer-portal-rankings-roster/91217180007/

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Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss the second full week of Indiana's preseason, examining potential position battles, breakout players and more.
Chapters:
0:00 -- Intro
3:08 -- Fall camp temperature check
7:46 -- Potential breakout players
15:11 -- How the edges of IU's defensive line shape up
19:24 -- Joe Brunner's move to right tackle
25:10 -- Jamari Sharpe poised for a big year?
30:40 -- Any surprises so far?
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