Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss Indiana's growing injury concerns at running back, the Hoosiers' needed defensive progress and more, as Curt Cignetti's team prepares for its road opener Saturday night at Rutgers.

Chapters:

0:00 -- Intro

0:34 -- Running back injuries mounting

9:09 -- Other injury updates

17:35 -- Looking at Rutgers

29:12 -- Indiana still looking for best combos

Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/09/26/indiana-football-curt-cignetti-consistency-fans-concerns-josh-hoover-defense/91947322007/

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Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss Indiana's growing injury concerns at running back, the Hoosiers' needed defensive progress and more, as Curt Cignetti's team prepares for its road opener Saturday night at Rutgers.
Chapters:
0:00 -- Intro
0:34 -- Running back injuries mounting
9:09 -- Other injury updates
17:35 -- Looking at Rutgers
29:12 -- Indiana still looking for best combos
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