The Big Red Carpet is your weekly deep dive into Indiana Hoosiers football. Hosted by Rhett Lewis of Big Ten Network and the NFL Network, each episode breaks down the biggest games, players, and storylines from Bloomington and the Big Ten. Follow for smart analysis, insider insight, and all things IU football—delivered every week.
Indiana Beats Rutgers 47–15: Josh Hoover, Turbo Richard Power 5–0 Start
Indiana football improved to 5–0 with a dominant 47–15 road victory over Rutgers. Rhett Lewis breaks down a complete performance led by Josh Hoover, Turbo Richard and overwhelming play on both sides of the line of scrimmage.
The Hoosiers outrushed Rutgers 329–59, generated 261 yards on 12 explosive runs and produced two 100-yard rushers alongside two 100-yard receivers. Rhett examines Indiana’s offensive-line dominance, Turbo’s 200-yard performance, the emergence of Trevor Gibbs, Hoover’s best game of the season and another disruptive showing from the defensive front. Plus, the secondary issue that still needs attention and an early look at the upcoming Nebraska matchup.
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26 Sept 2026
Indiana Beats Northwestern: Lee Beebe Powers Gritty Big Ten Win
Indiana football faced its first real test of the season and responded with a physical Big Ten victory over Northwestern. Rhett Lewis breaks down the toughness and relentless effort that moved the Hoosiers to 4–0, led by a remarkable 200-yard performance from Lee Beebe Jr.
Indiana piled up 293 rushing yards, with Josh Hoover, Nick Marsh and the offensive line all contributing to a defining second-half effort. Rhett also examines Hoover’s growth, IU’s pass-protection and red-zone concerns, the defensive problems created by Aidan Chiles and the areas that must improve before the Hoosiers travel to Rutgers.
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21 Sept 2026
Indiana Football Shuts Out WKU 38–0 | Why Josh Hoover Deserves More Credit
Indiana football finished nonconference play 3–0 with a 38–0 win over Western Kentucky—and Rhett Lewis explains why the criticism of quarterback Josh Hoover is missing the larger picture.
Hoover continued to operate IU’s offense efficiently, while the Hoosiers recorded their second straight shutout behind a decisive goal-line stand, 21 pressures and three fourth-down stops. Rhett also breaks down Indiana’s dominant second-half rushing attack, big performances from Nick Marsh and Charlie Becker, the upcoming Northwestern matchup and the latest results around the Big Ten.
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