The Indiana Hoosiers football team will have a drastic step up in competition this weekend when they face the Cincinnati Bearcats. After a string of subpar performances against average-at-best teams, IU will be matched up with a top-25 caliber team. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) previews the Hoosiers' contest with Luke Fickell's Bearcats. A close game last year could give the Hoosiers optimism for this year's showdown, but the two teams are vastly different an...
Sep 22, 2022•25 min•Ep. 281
The Indiana Hoosiers basketball team has been active in the fall recruiting window with trips to the Montverde Academy and Overtime Elite, among other locations. IU is clearly targeting some of the top names in the 2024 and 2025 recruiting classes. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) is joined by Jason Jordan (@JasonJordanSI), director of recruiting for Sports Illustrated, to catch up on all the prospects the Hoosiers have watched so far this fall. Derik Queen is on...
Sep 21, 2022•27 min•Ep. 280
The Indiana Hoosiers football team has been known for it's defense under head coach Tom Allen. However, despite his return to calling plays on that side of the ball, the Lakers have still struggled on that end of the floor. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) looks at Allen's comments on Monday about his defense's performance against Western Kentucky. Though the Hoosiers were ultimately victorious, red flags continue to be raised about aspects of their performance. ...
Sep 20, 2022•21 min•Ep. 279
Improbably, the Indiana Hoosiers football team moved to 3-0 on Saturday with an overtime win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in dramatic fashion yet again. With some big plays from the offense, defense and special teams down the stretch, IU remained undefeated with a big comeback. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) reacts to IU's third victory in as many weeks to open the season. While the team is undefeated and made the big plays when they had to, there is s...
Sep 19, 2022•21 min•Ep. 278
The Indiana Hoosiers football team has a terrific opportunity to remain unbeaten on the season as they host the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. What version of the Hoosiers will appear on Saturday, though, and can they seize the opportunity? On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) previews the matchup between IU and WKU. The two sides have had many a memorable meeting with high-scoring affairs aplenty and Saturday could be the latest tale in that story. For the Hoosiers t...
Sep 16, 2022•22 min•Ep. 277
After a scare last week against the Idaho Vandals, the Indiana Hoosiers football team hosts Western Kentucky this week looking to remain undefeated on the season. The Hoosiers are well aware of the threat the Hilltoppers can pose after narrowly escaping last season with a victory. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) previews Western Kentucky, who also enters with a 2-0 record on the season. IU, though, will represent a large jump in level of opponent than WKU has se...
Sep 15, 2022•22 min•Ep. 276
The fall recruiting period is open and Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers basketball coaching staff have been extra busy. Not only have they been all over the state, but the group has also bounced across the country to the likes of Montverde Academy, IMG Academy and Overtime Elite. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) brings the latest information from the recruiting trail. While the future is at the forefront, IU did announce a Pro Day for the basketball program ...
Sep 14, 2022•25 min•Ep. 275
The Indiana Hoosiers football team put forth a less-than-compelling effort against the Idaho Vandals on Saturday, How much should fans be worried after that game? On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) continues diving into the Hoosiers' win on Saturday to move to 2-0. The frustrating performance from the Hoosiers came on both ends of the field with the defense not dominating as it should. But bigger picture, did Saturday's game raise any red flags for IU moving forwar...
Sep 13, 2022•25 min•Ep. 274
In one of the more bizarre games in recent memory, the Indiana Hoosiers football team earned a 35-22 win over the Idaho Vandals on Saturday. After a putrid first half saw them trail 10-0 at halftime, the Hoosiers scored 29 unanswered points to open the second half to win going away. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) reacts to the Jekyll and Hyde performance from IU in their win. Much of the focus is on the offense in looking at how things went so wrong in the firs...
Sep 12, 2022•29 min•Ep. 273
The Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team will have an uphill battle for the Big Ten title this year after the league released the conference schedule on Thursday. After a slow start to the conference season, things will pick up for the Hoosiers with a daunting finish. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) reacts to the Big Ten schedule and the breaks the Hoosiers got. At the start of conference play, IU will have a soft run-in before a much tougher finishing stretch...
Sep 09, 2022•24 min•Ep. 272
After picking up a big win over the Illinois Fighting Illini, the Indiana Hoosiers football team must continue building that momentum in Week 2. That shouldn't be a particularly challenging proposition with the Idaho Vandals as their next opponent, but it is IU football after all. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@Jacob Rude) and Jared Gosule (@Oh_My_Gos) turn the page from Week 1 to Week 2 for the Hoosiers. First, they give their lost thoughts on the comeback win over the I...
Sep 08, 2022•28 min•Ep. 271
The Indiana Hoosiers football team already had an offensive line that struggled in Week 1 despite their win over the Illinois Fighting Illini. A season-ending injury to Matthew Bedford, though, is a big setback to the already struggling group. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) reacts to the injury news on Bedford and how it'll impact the offensive line moving forward. It was a mixed bag of results for the o-line in the opening game of the season as they excelled i...
Sep 07, 2022•23 min•Ep. 270
The Indiana Hoosiers football team waited until the final drive of the night before coming from behind for a memorable, exciting victory to open the season against the Illinois Fighting Illini. New quarterback Connor Bazelak led the decisive drive for the game-winning touchdown as part of an impressive debut performance. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) recaps the season-opening win and the emotional release that came along with it after a dismal 2021 season. Eve...
Sep 05, 2022•28 min•Ep. 269
The wait is finally over as the Indiana Hoosiers football team will finally be in action on Friday in their season opener against the Illinois Fighting Illini. After a long, long summer and lots of changes, IU will begin answering questions in a big game. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) gives you everything you need to know about the Week 1 match-up between Big Ten foes. Despite their geographical proximity, this will be just the second meeting between the two s...
Sep 02, 2022•24 min•Ep. 268
While we've spent days, weeks and months talking about the Indiana Hoosiers football team, there hasn't been nearly as much talk about the Illinois Fighting Illini. Coming off a Week 0 win over Wyoming, the Illini head into Friday having had a warm-up that IU hasn't. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) welcomes in the assistant sports editor of the Daily Illini in Jonathan Alday (@JonathanAlday7) to talk about Illinois. While Friday will be the season-opener for IU,...
Sep 01, 2022•31 min•Ep. 267
If the Indiana Hoosiers football team is to open the season with a win on Friday against the Illinois Fighting Illini, a number of players are going to need to step up. With that in mind, who are the three most important Hoosiers ahead of the season opener? On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) answers that question, beginning with one of the only proven commodities in the receiving core with D.J. Matthews. If he is recovered from his knee injury, he could be exactly ...
Aug 31, 2022•21 min•Ep. 266
In their first press conference of the regular season, Indiana Hoosiers football head coach Tom Allen and offensive coordinator Walt Bell discussed the offense ahead of the showdown with the Illinois Fighting Illini. Specifically, Bell revealed that the team could play as many as nine wide receivers each game this season. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) discusses Monday's press conference from Allen and Bell, including looking at the nine potential guys who coul...
Aug 30, 2022•24 min•Ep. 265
At last, we've reached game week for the Indiana Hoosiers football 2022 season this fall. And though IU did not play in Week 0, three of their opponents did including their first foe in the Illinois Fighting Illini. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) reacts to the first games of the college football season, specifically the three future Hoosier opponents that were in action. Illinois opened their season with a big win, though it came over the Wyoming Cowboys. Still...
Aug 29, 2022•25 min•Ep. 264
The Indiana Hoosiers football team is unquestionably in a rebuilding phase, but what is the most talented position group heading into the 2022 season? Is it part of the loaded secondary or could be one of the most uncertain positions on the offense this year. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) answers a number of "Fill in the Blank" questions, including a look at the most talented position group. While the IU wide receivers have a lot of unproven talent, it's certa...
Aug 25, 2022•30 min•Ep. 263
Tom Allen announced on Tuesday that the Indiana Hoosiers football team had decided on its starting quarterback for the 2022 season. However, as he previously stated, he did not make his decision public and will not before kickoff against Illinois in Week 1. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) reacts to the news of IU naming a starting quarterback. Allen also gave some intriguing comments on the program's future and the potential contributors at wide receiver, includ...
Aug 24, 2022•22 min•Ep. 262
Trayce Jackson-Davis earned his first preseason All-American honors ahead of the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball season on Monday. It's the first of what will likely serve as many preseason honors TJD will receive for IU heading into his senior year. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) reveals who joined Jackson-Davis on that All-American First Team by Blue Ribbon, one of the longtime staples of men's college basketball coverage. For a player that is racking up ho...
Aug 23, 2022•25 min•Ep. 261
Fall camp came to an end for the Indiana Hoosiers football team over the weekend, bringing with it the end to the position battles across the roster. While the depth chart isn't known publicly, internally, the team is almost certainly aware of who are going to be the starters. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) reacts to the latest quotes from head coach Tom Allen after the final fall camp scrimmage on Friday. While he certainly won't make his decision public, Alle...
Aug 22, 2022•26 min•Ep. 260
The Big Ten announced its landmark media rights deal on Thursday, one worth upwards of $7 billion for the next seven years. The deal with Fox, CBS and NBC has escalators tied to potential expansion within the conference that could see it grow to as much as $11 billion as well. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) reacts to the conference's huge announcement. The new deal will reshape how the Big Ten football season is presented each and every season. While football i...
Aug 19, 2022•23 min•Ep. 259
The Indiana Hoosiers football team has drastically different expectations this preseason compared to last year. With that in mind, what is considered successful this year for IU and Tom Allen? On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) is joined by Ben Raphel (@BenRaphel) to discuss a handful of football-related topics heading into the season. The secrecy with which the Hoosiers have operated under dating back to spring camp and leading into fall camp in August. After a se...
Aug 18, 2022•35 min•Ep. 258
The Indiana Hoosiers basketball team may have struggled in recent weeks on the recruiting trail, but they still have an incredible Class of 2022 coming in. Led by Jalen Hood-Schifino and Malik Reneau, IU welcomes in a class that could help them contend for a Big Ten title this year. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) is joined by Jason Jordan (@JasonJordanSI) to discuss each member of the 2022 recruiting class, led by Jalen Hood-Schifino. The highlight of the class...
Aug 17, 2022•29 min•Ep. 257
The Indiana Hoosiers football team will be looking to improve upon a dismal 2021 season that saw them win just two games. How much could they improve this season and could they even make it back to a bowl game this winter? On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) predicts IU's win-loss record for 2022. After splitting the games into tiers last week, it's time to forecast whether Indiana will indeed come away with a win in each game. The Hoosiers will have a relatively so...
Aug 16, 2022•24 min•Ep. 256
The Indiana Hoosiers football team had its first preseason scrimmage of fall camp on Friday and it led to some interesting takeaways from coach Tom Allen. Perhaps most notably is the potential inclusion of a new quarterback in the battle for the starting spot. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) reacts to the latest developments in IU's competition for the starting quarterback spot. Long assumed to be a two-horse race between Jack Tuttle and Connor Bazelak, a potent...
Aug 15, 2022•24 min•Ep. 255
The Indiana University basketball team may have the toughest non-conference schedule in the country this upcoming season. Highlighted by a number of games against bluebloods including the North Carolina Tar Heels and Kansas Jayhawks, the Hoosiers are going to be tested. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) looks at Andy Katz's list of the top non-conference games of the 2022-23 season. IU comes in at the top of that list with their game against UNC and features heavi...
Aug 12, 2022•22 min•Ep. 254
The Indiana Hoosiers football team is coming off a thoroughly disappointing season, but how much can we expect a bounce-back campaign this fall with another daunting schedule? An over/under from BetOnline of four wins should set the tone of what to expect this season. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) breaks down IU's football schedule with a number tiers. There won't be many, but IU will have a handful of winnable games this season with all of them coming at the ...
Aug 11, 2022•28 min•Ep. 253
While the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team has missed out on a number of 2023 recruits recently, they are putting themselves in good position for a couple of big names in the 2024 class. IU is building the early relationships with Flory Bidunga and LIam McNeeley that could pay off in the long run. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) is joined by the Director of Basketball Recruiting for Sports Illustrated Jason Jordan (@JasonJordanSI) to talk about the latest happen...
Aug 10, 2022•24 min•Ep. 252
