Big Red Carpet x CrimsonCast: Rhett Lewis Previews IU-North Texas, Josh Hoover, Cignetti’s Year-Three Roster, and Tayven Jackson’s Return
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Rhett Lewis joins Galen Clavio to preview Indiana football's 2026 opener against North Texas, discussing key players and the team's evolving roster.
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 championship, a national championship, and a 16-0 season — and yet the roster may still be better in several key areas. Rhett and Galen talk about how different the offseason has felt, why Cignetti seems confident heading into year three, and how Indiana’s talent baseline has changed through both the transfer portal and high school recruiting. The biggest focus is the quarterback position. Rhett previews his upcoming “Under the Hood” conversation with Cignetti and digs into why Josh Hoover is such an intriguing fit in Mike Shanahan’s offense. The discussion covers Hoover’s experience, the unfair turnover narrative from TCU, his ability to process defenses, the importance of quarterback…
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