Episode Details

(00:00 – 14:03) – We open our first show of 2026 by talking about Indiana's thrashing of Alabama. The Hoosiers worked off the rust and dominated in the trenches. Plus, Jeff actually googles Curt Cignetti 

(14:03– 21:40) – Morning Checkdown

(21:41–45:46) – Why yesterday's Indiana win meant more because it was at the Rose Bowl, the Hoosier defensive line stepping up without Stephen Daley injury, looking ahead to the rematch with Oregon. Why the win in Euguene earlier this year was a signature moment for this team. Comparing Nick Saban and Curt Cignetti

(45:47 – 1:12:30) – Greg Rakestraw joins us to talk about the Indiana win and he also describes how they continue to break barriers. This matchup always favored Indiana because of their physicality. He also touches on the Colts and how intrigued he is to see what Carlie-Irsay Gordon does this offseason. How close are the Colts actually? Morning checkdown.

(1:12:31 - 1:23:02) – what does Alabama sports radio sound like on a day like today, how much of yesterday was really surprising?

(1:23:03 -1:30:00) – We take some calls from listeners who continue to react to the College Football Playoff, the potential matchups Indiana might face

(1:30:01 – 1:55:22) – Colts' radio play-by-play voice and IU alum Matt Taylor talks about his feelings with IU winning yesterday and how he's had so many moments over these last few years where he has been wowed. We also play Phillip Rivers' answer to a question Matt Taylor asked about what he will remember about this stretch of games. He also takes us behind the backstory for asking that question. He also gives us Taylor's tidbits and what Riley Leonard is capable of. Morning Checkdown

(1:55:23 – 2:05:21) – We pick our toughest, easiest and most entertaining games of the week 18 NFL slate

(2:05:22 — 2:15:52) - It's fill-in producer Caleb's last day during the run of shows with Marc out and we look ahead to week 18 and if Carlie Irsay-Gordon will speak about the direction of the franchise this offseason. James also gives a rundown of when we can expect to hear from players and coaches after the season, Jeff's gambling debts and predictions for Colts-Texans. 

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