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Mind Your Banners

Indy Star
Indiana Hoosiers
College Football Playoff
Big Ten Conference
Indiana University
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Sam Houston State
Curt Cignetti
Football
NCAA
College Football
Big Ten
Mike Woodson
Kurt Signetti
Riley Leonard
Purdue
NCAA Tournament
Minnesota Gophers
Basketball
Georgia

Indiana Hoosiers coverage from the IndyStar and Bloomington Herald-Times.

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On the final pregame Mind Your Banners of the Indiana football season, Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss the build-up to the CFP national title game, the matchup between Indiana and Miami, predictions for Monday night and what this season means... more

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman, road-weary but returned to Indiana after a riveting Peach Bowl, to recap the Hoosiers' College Football Playoff semifinal win against Oregon, setting up a national-title bout with Miami next Monday night.

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Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman break down Friday night's Peach Bowl matchup between No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon, a rematch from the Big Ten regular season now playing out in a College Football Playoff semifinal.

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Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down to discuss Indiana's remarkable start to the 2026 transfer portal, as Curt Cignetti balances Peach Bowl preparations with setting his roster up for another College Football Playoff run next season.

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Sean Fitz
Publisher at Blue White Illustrated
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Episode: Mind Your Banners Special: Scouting Penn State
Ed Lee
Covers Maryland for The Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun
Episode: Mind Your Banners Special: Scouting Maryland
Malik Washington
Freshman quarterback for Maryland
Maryland Terrapins
Episode: Mind Your Banners Special: Scouting Maryland
Jordan Mendoza
College Sports Reporter for USA Today Sports, primarily focusing on USC and UCLA football
USA Today Sports
Episode: Mind Your Banners Special: Scouting UCLA
Graham Couch
Columnist for the Lansing State Journal
Lansing State Journal
Episode: Mind Your Banners: Scouting Michigan State, with the Lansing State Journal's Graham Couch
James Crepea
Oregon beat writer
The Oregonian
Episode: Mind Your Banners: Scouting Oregon, with The Oregonian’s James Crepea
Tyler Tachman
Sports writer covering Iowa for the Des Moines Register, formerly covered Indiana as a student.
Des Moines Register
Episode: Mind Your Banners: Scouting Iowa, with Des Moines Register's Tyler Tachman
Brandon Gaudin
Sports broadcaster known for his work with the Braves, Big Ten Network, and Fox.
FanDuel Network, Braves
Episode: Mind Your Banners Special: Brandon Gaudin
Jeff Borzello
Foremost national basketball insider at ESPN
ESPN
Episode: Mind Your Banners: A national look at the IU coaching search

Hosts

Zach Osterman
Co-host and IU Insider from the Indianapolis Star, providing expert commentary and analysis on Indiana Hoosiers athletics.
Mike Niziolek
Co-host and sports journalist discussing Indiana athletics, contributing insights and analysis on football and basketball coverage.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Please stop talking over each other

    Please guys, it difficult to listen to you sometimes. Need to learn some way to stop talking over each other.

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    Hoo Hoo, Hoo Hoo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Stop with the ICE recruitment Ads

    If those are playing I am not gonna listen. I’ve been a listener for 2-3 years now and I have stopped because of these ads for this hateful racist group

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    Joeyyyyyyyyyyyy007
    United States3 months ago
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    The informational content is really good, but the bickering and talking over the top of each other can get tedious

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    4
    Lt1324dvsjaje
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sloppy episode

    I like the idea of quick recaps but too much interruptions. Let each other complete a thought before speaking, please.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    B Cangany
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of insightful content surrounding the teams and their journeys.
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Many find the overall sports analysis to be engaging and informative, contributing to a loyal listener base.

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Mind Your Banners: Taking stock of Indiana during the bye week
Q: Is there an encouraging trend that you see within this group?
Yes, the players who stepped in due to injuries performed well and maintained the standard of play.
Mind Your Banners Special: Steven Godfrey, of Who Killed College Football
Q: How do you go about trying to answer the question?', 'How do you sort of approach, like almost answering your own question with this series?
The series examines different suspects that contributed to the state of college football while encouraging listeners to develop their own conclusions.
Mind Your Banners Special: IU center Mike Katic on Indiana’s historic season
Q: How do you build trust with a new quarterback like Curtis Rourke?
It was natural due to his experience and leadership; we quickly established a good rhythm together.
Mind Your Banners Special: IU center Mike Katic on Indiana’s historic season
Q: What was the process like deciding to return for another season?
I considered moving on to the NFL, but when Coach Bostad called with the opportunity to return, it was an easy decision for me.
Mind Your Banners Special: IU center Mike Katic on Indiana’s historic season
Q: How has your experience been playing for six years at Indiana?
It feels like my first year because winning makes everything feel fresh and exciting.

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This series offers in-depth coverage of Indiana Hoosiers athletics, encompassing both football and basketball. The hosts engage in detailed discussions about crucial games, key player performances, and the evolving narratives surrounding the teams. Noteworthy themes include analyses of significant matchups, such as those against rivals like Ohio State and Kentucky, and the implications of player achievements, particularly the Heisman Trophy candidacy of standout quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The passionate perspective of the hosts reflects a strong connection to the Indiana sports community, making it an engaging listen for fans interested in comprehensive insights into college athletics.

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2. Ed Lee
3. Malik Washington
4. Jordan Mendoza
5. Graham Couch
6. James Crepea
7. Tyler Tachman
8. Brandon Gaudin

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