The Big Red Carpet w Rhett Lewis
Peter Maiorano

The Big Red Carpet – Indiana Destroys Maryland

Indiana Destroys Maryland! Rhett Lewis on the Hoosiers’ 9-0 Start, Takeaways, and CFP Outlook. The Big Red Carpet. Indiana football just keeps proving it. A 55–10 road rout of Maryland, the program’s largest away win since 1988, pushes the Hoosiers to 9-0 (6-0 Big Ten) and cements their place among the nation’s elite.

Rhett Lewis breaks down another dominant showing: 367 rushing yards, five takeaways on defense, and another week of complete control from quarterback Fernando Mendoza. With updates on Aiden Fisher and Elijah Sarratt, plus insight into where Indiana stands in the first College Football Playoff rankings. This week’s episode captures a program that’s peaking in every phase.

Episode Highlights

  • Indiana improves to 9-0 and leads the Big Ten in scoring margin
  • Ground-game explosion: 367 rushing yards, 3 backs over 80
  • Defense forces five turnovers — nation’s most balanced unit
  • Injury updates: Fisher, Sarratt, Evans
  • CFP Outlook + Big Ten Playoff Picture
  • Early preview: Penn State in Happy Valley

Next Up ➡️ Penn State

The Hoosiers hit the road again for their first back-to-back road stretch of 2025. Penn State looked vulnerable against Ohio State, giving up consistent runs up the middle and struggling to finish drives. Indiana will look to exploit those same gaps and make a statement in Happy Valley. This is a chance to prove this undefeated run is about more than momentum. It is about dominance.

Watch the full episode above and drop your thoughts in the comments. Should Indiana be No. 1 in the CFP rankings?

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