Mind Your Banners: Indiana heads to Ann Arbor looking to snap long losing streak

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down for their weekly podcast, discussing the last bits of Indiana's close loss against Ohio State and what will make the most difference in this weekend's matchup at Michigan, where IU football has not won since 1967. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 0:47 -- Final tho…

Mind Your Banners: Scouting Michigan

Tony Garcia, Michigan beat reporter for the Detroit Free Press and USA Today Network, joins IndyStar IU Insider Zach Osterman to preview the Hoosiers' upcoming trip to Michigan. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/10/19/indiana-football-quarterback-josh-hoover-stats-po…

Indiana-Ohio State lived up to the moment. What loss means for IU football

Oh so close. Nick Marsh's foot was out of bounds on a would-be go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes left. Instead the 22-game winning streak was snapped, and it was Curt Cignetti's first loss at Memorial Stadium as IU's coach. Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek break down the Hoosiers' issues, an…

Mind Your Banners: The wait for Ohio State is almost over

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman look forward to this weekend's much-anticipated top-five showdown in Bloomington, between college football's two most recent national champions, Indiana and Ohio State. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 0:56 -- Is this the biggest home game in IU history? 9:23 -- How will …

Mind Your Banners: Scouting Ohio State

Joey Kaufman, Ohio State beat writer for the Columbus Dispatch, joins the podcast to discuss the Buckeyes' much-anticipated visit to Bloomington. How much has Ohio State changed from a season ago? What might determine the course of this game? Kaufman and IndyStar IU Insider Zach Osterman discuss. …

Mind Your Banners Postgame: Hoosiers survive, learn valuable lessons, in 20-17 comeback win at Nebraska

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman break down all the key numbers, moments and importance of No. 5 Indiana's 20-17 win at Nebraska on Saturday afternoon, a win that moved the Hoosiers to 6-0 on the season. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/10/04/indiana-football-josh-ho…

Mind Your Banners: Can Indiana avoid an upset Saturday at 5-0 Nebraska?

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek discuss the Hoosiers' Week 5 win at Rutgers before turning their attention to this weekend's Big Noon Kickoff showdown at Nebraska. Can the Hoosiers avoid an upset in Lincoln? Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 0:56 -- Wrapping up Rutgers 14:33 -- Thoughts on Nebraska 20:0…

Mind Your Banners; Scouting Nebraska

IndyStar IU Insider Zach Osterman is joined by Robin Washut, senior writer for Husker Online, to discuss the forthcoming matchup between two 5-0 Big Ten teams, Indiana and Nebraska, on Saturday in Lincoln. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/10/04/indiana-football-josh…

Mind Your Banners Postgame: Indiana blows past Rutgers, prepares for more difficult tests ahead

IndyStar IU Insider Zach Osterman flies solo on the Mind Your Banners postgame show Saturday, breaking down the ins and outs of the Hoosiers' 32-point win at Rutgers. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/09/26/indiana-football-curt-cignetti-consistency-fans-concerns-jos…

Mind Your Banners: IU running out of running backs, on the runway to Rutgers

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 -- Oth…