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The Big Red Carpet

Rhett Lewis
Indiana Hoosiers
Fernando Mendoza
Indiana University
Big Ten Conference
Indiana Football
Illinois Fighting Illini
Big Ten
UCLA
IU Football
Oregon
Michigan State
Kurt Signetti
Kennesaw State
Old Dominion
College Football Playoff
College Football
Heisman Trophy
Big Ten Media Days
Iowa
Big Ten Network

The Big Red Carpet is your weekly deep dive into Indiana Hoosiers football. Hosted by Rhett Lewis of Big Ten Network and the NFL Network, each episode breaks down the biggest games, players, and storylines from Bloomington and the Big Ten. Follow for smart analysis, insider insight, and all things IU football—delivered every week.

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The Indiana Hoosiers are Big Ten Champions — outright for the first time since 1945 — and Rhett Lewis takes you inside the sights, sounds, emotions, and strategy behind one of the greatest wins in IU football history.Rhett breaks down Indiana’s physi... more

It’s finally here. Rhett Lewis delivers a full Big Ten Championship Game preview as No. 2 Indiana prepares to face No. 1 Ohio State in the biggest matchup of the modern era. He discusses Indiana’s All–Big Ten defensive honors, the coaching stability ... more

Rhett Lewis breaks down Indiana’s 56–3 demolition of Purdue, the Hoosiers’ first-ever Big Ten Championship Game berth, and what it means to cap the regular season 12–0. Rhett explains how IU dominated on the ground, overwhelmed Purdue defensively, an... more

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It’s Purdue Week on The Big Red Carpet! Rhett Lewis dives deep into what the Old Oaken Bucket means to Indiana players, coaches, and fans — past and present.

He shares his own rivalry memories, looks back at legendary IU–Purdue moments, and preview... more

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Jon Gruden
Former NFL coach and current content creator for Barstool
Barstool Sports
Episode: Indiana Hits 11-0! Rhett Lewis on the Hoosiers’ Win vs Wisconsin, Big Red Carpet Substack Launch & Jon Gruden Interview
Drew Fabianich
Executive Director of the Senior Bowl
Episode: Indiana Rolls Past Michigan State! Hoosiers Start 7-0 + Senior Bowl Insights with Drew Fabianich
Scott Dolson
Vice President and Director of Collegiate Athletics at Indiana
Indiana University
Episode: Indiana Stuns Oregon! Rhett Lewis & Scott Dolson on IU’s Rise + Full Game Breakdown

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Rhett Lewis
Host of The Big Red Carpet

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Let’s go Hoosiers!

    Happy to have another quality IUFB podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BKR78
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great podcast covering IU football from a legitimate Ball Knower.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bigaar66
    United States3 months ago

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Fans are excited about how the host connects past and present performances.
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Indiana Hits 11-0! Rhett Lewis on the Hoosiers’ Win vs Wisconsin, Big Red Carpet Substack Launch & Jon Gruden Interview
Q: Do you think Coach Cignetti will use this bye week to prepare for the Big Ten Championship game?
Yes, the bye week allows for strategic preparation for upcoming opponents, while still focusing on recovering and improving the team's current state.
Indiana Hits 11-0! Rhett Lewis on the Hoosiers’ Win vs Wisconsin, Big Red Carpet Substack Launch & Jon Gruden Interview
Q: How important is it to get that bounce back effort from this group before the rivalry game?
The bounce back effort is crucial as it demonstrates the team's resilience and adaptability in high-pressure situations, especially leading into rival games.
Indiana Stuns Oregon! Rhett Lewis & Scott Dolson on IU’s Rise + Full Game Breakdown
Q: What do you make of the poise of this team and how far can it take them?
The poise that Indiana has shown, especially in tough moments, will allow them to compete against any team moving forward.
Indiana Stuns Oregon! Rhett Lewis & Scott Dolson on IU’s Rise + Full Game Breakdown
Q: How do you build on all this success that we're seeing right now?
It's crucial to not become complacent and to keep working hard and proactively investing in the program.
Top-10 Showdown: Indiana vs. Oregon Preview | Rhett Lewis on What It’ll Take for the Hoosiers to Win
Q: Is it a huge step in the right direction that Coach Tredney said his team might begin to call audibles?
While it's a good question, they may not benefit from audibles when they haven't practiced it extensively; there are adjustments within the plays they can make.

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Focused on Indiana Hoosiers football, the content examines the latest games, notable players, and evolving narratives surrounding the team and the Big Ten conference. Episodes are rich with analysis and reflections on key performances, strategies, and moments that resonate with fans of college football. Notably, the host promotes listener engagement and emphasizes the connection between the team's history and present developments, creating a dynamic that both immerses and informs the audience about all things related to IU football.

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