In Touch with Indiana Sports Ep.31 — Big Ten Basketball Media Days recap, Indiana football aims for bowl eligibility at Northwestern, CFB picks of the week, and more

Welcome to the next episode of In Touch with Indiana Sports hosted by John Alden and powered by HoosierIllustrated.com. Staff writer Dylan Traeger makes his debut on the show to give his thoughts on what was said at Big Ten Basketball Media Days in Chicago. John and Dylan also talk about overall expectations for Indiana basketball as the 2024-25 season is only a month away.

Host John Alden talks about Indiana football’s potential to be the first bowl eligible team of the year if the Hoosiers can get a road victory this weekend at Northwestern. Curt Cignetti’s team are two-touchdown favorites coming into this matchup against the Wildcats. Plus, John gives his thoughts on the Indiana basketball program and expectations for the year, college football bets and picks for the week, and more.

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