Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman ask (and attempt to answer) the question of whether Indiana football is garnering the proper respect ahead of its national title defense this fall.

Chapters:

0:00 -- Intro

1:32 -- Stephen Daley/Kellan Wyatt court updates

10:26 -- The question of disrespect

19:01 -- Where would we rank IU

23:15 -- Importance of staff continuity

28:10 -- Josh Hoover

35:53 -- The importance of good luck

Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/08/18/indiana-football-wide-receivers-nick-marsh-charlie-becker-coach-curt-cignetti-depth-tyler-morris/91342534007/

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Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman ask (and attempt to answer) the question of whether Indiana football is garnering the proper respect ahead of its national title defense this fall.
Chapters:
0:00 -- Intro
1:32 -- Stephen Daley/Kellan Wyatt court updates
10:26 -- The question of disrespect
19:01 -- Where would we rank IU
23:15 -- Importance of staff continuity
28:10 -- Josh Hoover
35:53 -- The importance of good luck
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