About this episode
Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire discuss Indiana's historic victory over Ohio State and the implications for Curt Cignetti and the CFP.
Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire close out 2025 with an epic Christmas episode of Bigger Ten ! Indiana shocks the world, beating Ohio State to claim its first outright Big Ten title since 1945 – Curt Cignetti is now an all-time legend. Fernando Mendoza delivers another clutch Heisman moment. We break down the historic game, and reveal our full 12-team CFP brackets.
People in this episode
Hosts: Steve Deace, Aaron McIntire
Topics covered
- Indiana basketball
- Big Ten title
- Heisman moment
- CFP brackets
Keywords
- Christmas episode
- 2025
- Ohio State
- Curt Cignetti
- Fernando Mendoza
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Heisman
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