On this week's IU Report, Grant gives his Indiana Football Players to Watch and potential breakout stars ... plus he previews the Hoosier Men's Basketball team's trip to Puerto Rico.

The IU Report with Grant Shouse (Aug. 6, 2025; Podcast 346.2)

On Wednesday's Central Indiana Sports Central: 

• Sam Frick of ANEC Sports discusses the Colts decision to name Daniel Jones their starting quarterback ... and what it means for Anthony Richardson, Chris Ballard's and the franchise's future.

• John Robertson blames the WNBA ... the players, officials and the front office ... for the latest Fever season-ending injury to Sophie Cunningham.

• Michelle Garmon of the Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader praises the Pacers for signing Rick Carlisle to a long-term deal.

• Ryan Robinson of the College Football Report reacts to Marcus Freeman naming CJ Carr as Notre Dame's starting quarterback for the 2025 season.

• And Michelle returns to talk about her busy day covering Fall Sports in Central Indiana ... her report on Elwood-Hamilton Heights Tennis and Lapel-Elwood Volleyball.

Central Indiana Sports Central (Aug. 20, 2025; Podcast 2.3.1)

On our daily Central Indiana Sports Central, we focus on the start of the High School Football Season on Friday with Kyle Neddenriep of the Indianapolis Star, Richie Hall of the Hamilton County Reporter, Cade Hampton of the Muncie Star-Press, Scott Hunt of the Marion Chronicle, Rob Hunt of the Herald-Bulletin and new Anderson head coach Shane Arnold.

Central Indiana Sports Central: Week 1 HS Football Previews (Podcast 2.5.1)

Grant Shouse and Mike Hutsell react to Indiana's dominant 56-9 victory over Kennesaw State and the day in the Big Ten.

Indiana 56, Kennesaw State 9: Reaction with Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell (2.20.1)

Greg and Jake Dunn react to Purdue's 34-17 win over Southern Illinois, their 2-0 start and the tough schedule upcoming, starting with USC on Saturday. 

Purdue 34, Southern Illinois 17: Reaction with Jake Dunn (2.20.3)

Greg is joined by Sam Frick, Will Retherford, Mike Rich and Michelle Garmon of the Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader to react to the Colts stunning 33-8 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in Indianapolis.

Colts 33, Dolphins 8: Reaction with Sam Frick, Will Retherford, Mike Rich & Michelle Garmon (2.21.1)

On this edition of the IU Report, Grant Shouse and Mike Hutsell spend more time previewing Saturday's Top 20 showdown with pretend-rival Illinois and a little bit of Indiana Men's Basketball talk.

The IU Report with Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell (2.30.1)

John Robertson, Michelle Garmon & guest Mike Hutsell react to the Indiana Fever's WNBA Playoffs-clinching 87-85 victory over the Atlanta Dream that puts the Fever in the league's Final Four.

FEVER 87, DREAM 85: Reaction with John, Michelle & guest Mike Hutsell (2.31.3)

Co-hosts Greg Mengelt & Paul Tipton are joined by Michelle Garmon to recap the Wild Card round of the Major League Baseball Postseason and make their predictions for the Divisional round.

The MLB Postseason Report: Wild Card Game 3 Reaction (2.46.3)

Scores and highlights from across Indiana with details on Central Indiana's top games, including an unforgettable game between Eastbrook & Alexandria. Eastbrook head coach Jeff Adamson joined us to talk about it.

Week 10 HS Football Scoreboard Show, Part 1 (Guest: Eastbrook Head Coach Jeff Adamson, 2.67.7)

Will Retherford of the Strictly Bias Podcast & Sam Frick of ANEC Sports react to the latetst Indianapolis Colts' win, a 38-14 home victory over the Tennessee Titans ... and if you don't think the Colts are the best team in the NFL, Will questions your intelligence.

COLTS 38, TITANS 14: Reaction with Will Retherford & Sam Frick (2.69.2)

The Central Indiana Sports Report is a daily podcast featuring high school, college and professional sports news ... your daily audio sports section.

The IU Report with Grant Shouse (Aug. 6, 2025; Podcast 346.2)

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