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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.
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Indiana Football Shuts Out WKU 38–0 | Why Josh Hoover Deserves More Credit (opens the original)
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Indiana football finished nonconference play 3–0 with a 38–0 win over Western Kentucky—and Rhett Lewis explains why the criticism of quarterback Josh Hoover is missing the larger picture. Hoover continued to operate IU’s offense efficiently, while the Hoosiers recorded their second straight shutout behind a decisive goal-line stand, 21 pressures and three fourth-down stops. Rhett also breaks down Indiana’s dominant second-half rushing attack, big performances from Nick Marsh and Charlie Becker,
Indiana Football Crushes Howard 55–0 as Hoosiers Dominate in All Three Phases (opens the original)
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Indiana football overwhelmed Howard 55–0 behind an explosive passing attack, two 100-yard rushers and a suffocating defensive performance. Rhett Lewis breaks down Josh Hoover’s unusual four-touchdown, six-completion performance; Charlie Becker scoring on all three of his catches; and the continued emergence of Shazz Preston and Nick Marsh. He also examines the improved blocking that helped Lee Beebe Jr. and Turbo Richard surpass 100 rushing yards apiece. Defensively, the Hoosiers allowed only 57
Indiana Football Beats North Texas 52–16: Josh Hoover Shines in IU Debut (opens the original)
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Indiana football opened its 2026 season with a 52–16 win over North Texas—and Josh Hoover looked ready to lead the defending national champions. Rhett Lewis breaks down Hoover’s impressive Hoosiers debut, Nick Marsh and Charlie Becker making plays downfield, Lee Beebe Jr.’s tone-setting kickoff return and the early returns from Indiana’s rebuilt defense. He also examines the offensive line, IU’s developing run game, the injuries at cornerback and the defensive depth Curt Cignetti and Bryant Hain
Big Red Carpet x CrimsonCast: Rhett Lewis Previews IU-North Texas, Josh Hoover, Cignetti’s Year-Three Roster, and Tayven Jackson’s Return (opens the original)
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Indiana football is finally back, and Big Red Carpet joins forces with CrimsonCast for a full preview of the Hoosiers’ 2026 opener against North Texas . Rhett Lewis leads the conversation with Galen Clavio as they break down Josh Hoover , Curt Cignetti’s year-three roster, the defensive front, the running backs, and what IU fans should watch for Saturday at Memorial Stadium. This crossover episode starts with the strange new reality of Indiana football: the Hoosiers are coming off a Big Ten cham
New NCAA Ruling Puts Stephen Daley, Kellan Wyatt in Eligibility Limbo (opens the original)
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Another court ruling has thrown the college football eligibility landscape—and Indiana’s defensive plans—back into uncertainty. Rhett Lewis explains why the U.S. Court of Appeals’ latest action in Wisne v. NCAA has left Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt temporarily ineligible, what legal options could come next and how Curt Cignetti might manage the continued uncertainty. Even without Daley and Wyatt, Indiana still possesses one of college football’s deepest defensive fronts. But after injuries end
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