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Day 1 is in the books and the start of a new era.

All-Sun Belt HM Jr DB Josh Moten out of Marshall visited Btown today. https://x.com/Indysports1812/status/1867267800529875048 Moten posted 38 tackles and 5 INTs this season and had a 90.6 PFF grade. One of the top CBs in the G-5. Started his career at A&M.

I think it's safe to say this is the expectation and standard for IUFB.

Big Ten 2025 Schedules https://twitter.com/B1Gfootball/status/1866934427177111859 Looks like Illinois may have gotten the most favorable and Wisconsin is probably the most brutal. IUFB has three tough conference games out of the gate.

Top 100 WR out of Indianapolis, IN So. All-MAC First Team Offense https://twitter.com/javon_tracy/status/1866251322661507459 247 Profile

Top 100 Transfer DL out of Shelby, NC RS So. All-Sun Belt First Team Defense 247 Profile

I'm assuming he's got a chip, which fits the mindset mold. Who knows what Coach Cig and staff is looking for but we all know they prefer that kind of mindset. I did watch his highlights from last year's OU game and it looks like he might of had some accuracy issues that game? A lot of overthrows. Who knows.

Let's not kid ourselves here. He left one program high and dry that was building an entire defense around him. Had he stayed with that program he'd potentially be playing in South Bend on 12/20/24 for the opportunity to showcase his talents on the world stage. Best of luck to him. I hope he's investing his money wisely.

Play with that chip and shock the world!

In the Portal: RB Ahmad Hardy - SBC Freshman of the Year & All-Sunbelt First Team followed by IU RB Coach Miller. LB Jaden Yates - All-Sunbelt First Team followed by Coach Haines.

He hasn't entered the portal but man if Mike Green out of Marshall hits the portal he's gonna make some bank.

If any of y'all know about offers already made please post them. I'm going through All-Conference players that hit the portal and trying to see if IUFB has made any offers.

Personally, I think the fanbase will quickly simmer down with over confidence because they'll have two weeks to "Google" what IUFB has accomplished as a whole. I just hope they still think our defense isn't that good. But it's starting to look like they're learning. Both of these teams are really good. This is going to be a battle. If we're able to stop the run and execute in all three phases of the game, I really really like our chances. If it's another O$U spot 14 from the punt team type game we'll have to rely on some plays from the Football Gods.

ND fans are in for a surprise when they realize IUFB isn't just an offensive football team and they're much better on defense than perceived. ND's toughest D they played against this season was NIU. IUFB's is arguably better. NIU's D is really good believe it or not. They're passing D and 3rd down D is one of the best in the country. Our run D is the best in the country. Folks just don't really talk about our D, which I prefer to keep it that way. Folks, defense wins championships. I really like our chances in the playoff.

I've already mentioned my desire to expand the FBS playoffs to more than 12 teams. I'd prefer the FCS model of a 24 team but wouldn't complain if it went to 16. Folks are pushing for neutral sites and a possible solution would be to designate existing bowl games regionally closest to the higher seed. This would also create new bowls as well. It would keep the traditionalist happy. Basically, every round would be a bowl game. Here is what a FCS style playoff would look like this year. Take note the discussion for us IUFB faithful would be about getting a first round bye.

Nah man, they were a lock. No way in hell they would create a mess of leaving out a one loss Big Ten school in a 12 team playoff. No way in hell. Not a chance. The likely discussions with IUFB was more about hosting a game.

I won't be surprised to see PSU and Texas lose their first round games. I really really like our chances to win up in South Bend.

ESPN is complaining about the "SOS issue" that they basically created when the conferences expanded.

Common opponents IUFB 66-0 Irish 66-7

It's effin insane a one loss Big Ten school isn't even being considered to host a game in an EXPANDED playoff. An absolute travesty.

Just a heads up, RJ Young also had us the worst ranked Big Ten team in his preseason ranking. https://x.com/CFBONFOX/status/1823039478585590203?t=9Sok3DHnZPe1Ib5HHEpsXg&s=19

IUFB hasn't played them yet.

SMU responding. Down 7 now.

I would Roll Tide out of the effin playoffs if it were up to me.

Clemson up 7 early in the 1st.