ANALYST: Indiana might LOSE top-tier players from CHEATING and TAMPERING issues in College Football
ANALYST: Indiana might LOSE top-tier players from CHEATING and TAMPERING issues in College Football  
Podcast: Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball
Published On: Wed Dec 17 2025
Description: College football is in chaos—can Indiana Hoosiers keep winning in today’s NIL and transfer portal storm? Jacob Goins and recruiting expert Brian Smith debate whether the sport’s broken system spells trouble for Curt Cignetti’s squad, even as Fernando Mendoza brings home the Heisman Trophy. With aggressive poaching, lawsuits over NIL deals, and mounting distractions, Indiana stands as the playoff’s biggest outlier, thriving on player development with zero five-star recruits.Award season glory follows the Hoosiers, from Mendoza’s Heisman run to Cignetti sweeping national Coach of the Year honors. But will these accolades mean anything in a Rose Bowl showdown against Alabama or Oklahoma? The hosts break down Indiana’s biggest threats, potential pitfalls in defending their roster, and what lies ahead for the playoff’s top seed. Can wins, player development, and elite coaching outlast the chaotic new era of college football? 0:00 – College Football Landscape Broken10:11 – Indiana's Awards and Heisman Impact16:47 – College Football Playoff Preview Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: Locked On HoosiersSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksSave big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale.And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout. WayfairGet last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less.Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Wayfair. Every style. Every home.Rocket MoneyTake control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money.Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONtoday. Aura FramesFor a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code COLLEGE at checkout. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.