# Hoosier Tailgate | The 10 Biggest Questions Facing Indiana Football in 2026

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Podcast: [HOOSIER FOOTBALL TAILGATE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hoosier-football-tailgate-6597000)
Published: 2026-06-12T07:58:46+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-griffith4/episodes/Hoosier-Tailgate--The-10-Biggest-Questions-Facing-Indiana-Football-in-2026-e3kmiq4
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## Resource

Indiana enters the 2026 season as the defending National Champions, but can the Hoosiers stay on top of college football? On this episode of Hoosier Tailgate, Shannon Griffith breaks down the 10 biggest questions facing Indiana Football in 2026 , from the transition to quarterback Josh Hoover to replacing championship leadership, reloading Bryant Haines’ defense, navigating a challenging Big Ten schedule, and ultimately answering the biggest question of them all: Can Indiana repeat as National Champions? Before the countdown begins, Coach Griff discusses two major stories making headlines across college football: 🏈 Brendan Sorsby’s Texas Tech eligibility ruling and what it means for the future authority of the NCAA. 🏈 Curt Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza being named to the inaugural TIME 100 Sports List. Plus: ✅ The Hoover Era Begins ✅ Hunter vs Hunted ✅ Who Replaces Indiana’s Leadership? ✅ Can the Offensive Line Reload? ✅ Reload or Rebuild on Defense? ✅ Road to Repeat ✅ 2026 Season Predictions Whether you’re a die-hard Hoosier fan or a college football junkie, this episode takes a deep dive into the questions that will define Indiana’s title defense. 🎙️ Hosted by Shannon Griffith 📍 TheHoosier.com Powered by On3 #iufb #IndianaFootball #Hoosiers #CurtCignetti #JoshHoover #CollegeFootball #BigTen #CFBPlayoff #NationalChampions #TheHoosier #HoosierTailgate #On3Sports #IndianaHoosiers #BryantHaines #HoosierNation #CollegeFootballPodcast https://www.fanaticscreators.com/mypage/HoosierTailgate/collections/27084

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