Crain & Cone Indiana DESTROYS Oregon | Best College Football Team Ever?
Jan 10, 2026
Indiana's dominant victory over Oregon sends them to the national championship, sparking conversations about their historic rise from a struggling program. The hosts break down the team's impressive fundamentals and praise the coaching staff's role in this success. They debate whether Indiana deserves the title of best college football team ever, while also critiquing Oregon's preparation and coaching. Additionally, they discuss the impact of the transfer portal and NIL on college football parity, making the landscape more competitive for teams like Indiana.
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Dominance Through Discipline
- Indiana's dominance feels both mental and physical, not just talent-driven.
- Jake Crain says their discipline and consistency make them unusually hard to beat.
One Hire Can Change A Program
- David Cone calls Indiana one of sports' most incredible stories because of roster construction and coaching.
- He notes program turnaround shows one hire can create a championship-caliber team.
Game-Opening Pick-Six Set The Tone
- Blain Crain recounts watching the game-opening pick-six and how Indiana then dismantled Oregon.
- He contrasts Indiana's crushing win with Oregon's unexpected collapse across four quarters.