In Touch with Indiana Sports Ep.16 — Final thoughts before Indiana football begins the season, games to watch this weekend, reaction from Thursday matchups, and more

Welcome to the next episode of In Touch with Indiana Sports hosted by John Alden and powered by HoosierIllustrated.com. On today’s show, publisher Alec Lasley joins after a brief hiatus to provide one final preview of this year’s Indiana football team as they prepare for the season opener against Florida International on Saturday. Alec and John discuss which positions should make an impact, where the Hoosiers may see some growing pains, and plenty more.

Host John Alden also reacts to some of Thursday night’s big college football matchups, including the barn burner that went down in Minneapolis and the back-and-forth affair between Colorado and North Dakota State. John also shares some of his thoughts on the best games to keep an eye on this weekend as several Big Ten teams begin new head coaching eras, including the Hoosiers. Finally, John shares some of the bets he’ll be making this weekend as week one gets underway.

Join John Alden every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each and every week as he discusses all things Indiana basketball, football, and more when it comes to the Indiana Hoosiers, as well as other sports across the state. Beginning this Saturday, check out the Hoosier Illustrated Postgame Wrap-Up Show, live on our YouTube channel, featuring staff members from the site providing reaction from the Indiana football opener against FIU.

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