About this episode

Galen Clavio and Grace Ybarra discuss Hoosier the Bison, College Football Playoff expansion, and preview the Indy 500.

Galen Clavio and Grace Ybarra are back with a packed CrimsonCast episode covering Hoosier the Bison , the reveal of Abbey Armstrong , and why Indiana’s mascot moment has landed so well with IU fans. They also talk through the latest debate over College Football Playoff expansion , the move toward a larger NCAA Tournament , and a great week for IU men’s soccer after Sam Sarver turned a late FC Dallas goal into one of the most viral MLS celebrations of the year. Then it’s full Indy 500 mode: qualifying, weather worries, race-day traditions, Grace’s memories from the track, and winner picks for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”

People in this episode

Hosts: Galen Clavio, Grace Ybarra

Topics covered

• Hoosier the Bison
• College Football Playoff expansion
• NCAA Tournament
• MLS celebrations
• Indy 500 preview

Keywords

• Hoosier the Bison
• College Football Playoff
• NCAA Tournament
• Sam Sarver
• Indy 500

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FC Dallas, NCAA, Indy 500

Places: Indiana, IU

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