The Central Indiana Sports Report

Tyrese returns home! Greg Mengelt looks ahead to an emotional night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers welcome Dallas for their home opener.

Jake Dunn joins Greg to discuss Purdue Basketball’s exhibition in Fort Wayne, including an encouraging second half. Plus, a look ahead to IU–Michigan, the latest Colts–Vikings news, High School Football Friday and local college basketball in Did You Know?

Stick around for Bonus Time with Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell previewing IU’s trip to Michigan.

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How do the Hoosiers bounce back? Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell preview Indiana’s trip to Michigan as IU looks to respond to its first loss of the season.

We look at the matchup, the challenges awaiting the Hoosiers in Ann Arbor and what Indiana needs to do to leave the Big House with a win.

Subscribe for our Indiana–Michigan reaction and continuing IU Football and Basketball coverage.

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Who’s bringing home a sectional trophy? Greg Mengelt is joined by Grant Shouse & Kevin Helfrich of the Action Sports Network & Michelle Garmon of the Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader to break down 12 Central Indiana sectionals in Classes A through 4A and pick every champion on this special High School Football Report.

Can Logansport survive a loaded field? Does the Mississinewa–Hamilton Heights opener decide Sectional 28? Who emerges from Eastern, Tipton and Oak Hill in Sectional 35? And can Eastern Hancock get past Lutheran?

From Lapel’s potential postseason run to unbeaten Wes-Del’s opportunity, we discuss...

The postseason is here! Grant Shouse, Kevin Helfrich and Michelle Garmon join Greg Mengelt for Week 10 Previews & Predictions on the Central Indiana Sports Report.

We break down 20 Central Indiana matchups, headlined by our Game of the Week: Mississinewa at Hamilton Heights. Plus, we pick sectional champions and examine the paths ahead as teams begin their tournament runs.

WEEK 10 GAMES

Class 5A — Sectional 13

Class 4A — Sectional 20

2. Delta at Logansport

3. Luers at Yorktown

4. Muncie Central at Kokomo

5. Marion at J...

The Pacers are 1–0—and Tyrese Haliburton is back!

Greg Mengelt breaks down Indiana’s dramatic 123–120 opening-night win at New Orleans, including Haliburton’s clutch return, Pascal Siakam’s 30 points, Obi Toppin’s impact and how the newcomers fit. Plus, a look ahead to Friday’s home opener against Dallas.

Also on Thursday’s 10-Minute Report: the latest Colts news ahead of Sunday’s trip to unbeaten Minnesota, Purdue Basketball’s exhibition at Purdue Fort Wayne, and three “Did You Know?” stories featuring Taylor, Indiana Wesleyan and DePauw Football.

Stay for Bonus Time with postgame press conference...

Indiana dominated the glass—and gave Hoosiers fans plenty to feel good about in a 76–58 exhibition win over North Carolina.

Grant Shouse and Mike Hutsell break down IU’s 53–31 rebounding advantage, 20 offensive rebounds and Bryce Lindsay’s 26-point performance off the bench. They discuss the upgraded frontcourt, a deeper rotation, Marcus Burton’s early foul trouble and why this team looks better equipped to win when its shots aren’t falling.

How much optimism is justified heading into the season? Plus, Grant shares his unexpected encounter with legendary Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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Purdue won its opening exhibition, but there’s plenty to dissect beyond the final score.

Greg Mengelt and Jake Dunn break down the Boilermakers’ 87–55 victory over Ball State at Mackey Arena, from questionable shot selection and defensive concerns to the depth and young talent that make this team intriguing.

Greg makes the case for giving Luke Ertel the keys to the offense, praises CJ Cox’s defensive pressure and explains why he loves the addition of Caden Pierce. Plus, a look at Daniel Jacobson’s development and the playing-time decisions facing Matt Painter.

First, Gre...

It all begins today! The Pacers open their season in New Orleans, and Greg Mengelt gets you ready on the Wednesday, October 21 edition of The 10-Minute Report.

On today’s afternoon report:

🏀 Pacers–Pelicans preview, Indiana’s new faces, lineup options and the rest of October’s schedule.

🏀 NBA opening-night reaction, including Detroit’s 23–0 fourth-quarter run and Philadelphia’s win over the World Champion … asterisk … Knicks.

🏈 The latest Colts news and roster moves.

🚂 College Basketball rankings and Purdue’s Thursday exhibition in Fort Wayne.

⚽ IU Soccer’s win over Ohio State.

❓ Did You...

Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell react to the Indiana Hoosiers' 19-15 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday in Bloomington.

Greg Mengelt, Mike Rich, Will Retherford and John Robertson preview the Indiana Pacers 2026-27 season in which they're expected, at least locally, to contend for their first NBA Championship ... with a roster breakdown, staff expectations, key competition and final predictions.

On Today's 10-Minute Report: 

•Colts new Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon finally did the right thing and moved on from General Manager Chris Ballard after 10 mostly unsuccessful seasons ... Our Colts Guys Will & Dave Retherford join the show with their thoughts on Monday's big move.

•It's Pacers Week on the Central Indiana Sports Report! Their 2026-27 season begins Wednesday ... the NBA season kicks off at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Plus, a clip from Tuesday's Pacers Season Preview with Greg Mengelt, Mike Rich, John Robertson & Will Retherford in Bonus Time!

•IU soccer has an important Big Ten game Tue...

Will and Dave Retherford react to Chris Ballard being fired as the Indianapolis Colts General Manager.

Will & Dave Retherford react to the Indianapolis Colts' devastating 26-20 home loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

On Monday's 10-Minute Report: The Colts suffer an embarrassing loss to the lowly Tennessee Titans, IU Football falls one spot to No. 6 after their first loss in 22 months, Indiana and Purdue win basketball exhibition games on Sunday ... plus it's the start of Pacers Week!

Greg Mengelt & Jake Dunn react to the Purdue Boilermakers' 38-26 home loss to the Washington Huskies on Friday evening ... plus, postgame audio from Purdue head coach Barry Odom.

Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell talk some Indiana Hoosier Basketball, including their recent exhibition against the Butler Bulldogs, Sunday's exhibition against the North Carolina Tar Heels and the expectations for the 2026-27 season.

Greg Mengelt & Jake Dunn talk about the latest Purdue Boilermakers Basketball news, recap Big Ten Media Day with Matt Painter, C.J. Cox and Daniel Jacobson and their intersquad game on Oct. 9.

Will & David Retherford preview Sunday's Indianapolis Colts home game against the Tennessee Titans .... with top storylines, key matchups and scores predictions.

Greg Mengelt is joined by Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader sports editor Michelle Garmon and the Action Sports Network's Grant Shouse to preview Central Indiana's 20 Most Intriguing High School football games in Southern Indiana ... with top storylines, key matchups and predictions for all 20 games.

Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell preview Satudray's huge game in Bloomington between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Ohio State Buckeyes ... with top storylines, key matchups and game predictions.

Greg Mengelt and Jake Dunn preview Friday's Purdue Boilermakers showdown with the Washington Huskies at Ross-Ade Stadium ... with top storylines, key matchups and game predictions.

Greg Mengelt recaps every games from the Metropolitan, Hoosier Crossroads, Circle City, Capital City, Indiana Crossroads, NCC, Hoosier Heritage, CIC, Hoosier, Hoosier Heartland, Three Rivers, Eastern Crossroads, Mid-State, Hoosier Legends, Sagamore and Monon Conferences, plus Cathedral, Southport, Shortridge, Huntington North and Wes-Del.

Grant Shouse of the Action Sports Network and Greg Mengelt recap and react to Week 8 in the Central Indiana Conference and the Three Rivers Conference after the Mississinewa Indians and Maconaquah Braves clinched conference titles with a week to spare ... plus Sectional Draw reaction and more.

The Lebanon Reporter sports editor Will Willems joins Greg to discuss Week 8 in Boone County ... an unbeaten weekend for the county as Zionsville had a huge win over Avon, Western Boone beat North Putnam to set up a Monon Conference Championship showdown with defending state champion Cascade and Lebanon ended a 3-game skid with a win in Terre Haute ... plus Sectional Draw reaction and more.

Cade Hampton of The Muncie Star-Press joins Greg to discuss Friday night's Week 8 in Delaware County, including an emotion night for the Yorktown Tigers in Pendleton, Muncie Central Bearcats' win over Kokomo and their upcoming North Central Conference showdown with Lafayette Jeff, Wes-Del remaining unbeaten, Sectional Draw analysis and more.

Greg Mengelt & Jake Dunn react to the Purdue Boilermakers' 41-13 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday.

Will & Dave Retherford react to the Indianapolis Colts' 34-22 road loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell react the Indiana Hoosiers' come-from-behind 20-17 road win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. 

Greg Mengelt and Mike Rich discuss the Indiana Preseason Opener, a 123-112 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Iowa State University ... the return of Tyrese Haliburton and the first look at the 2026-27 Indiana Pacers, who Greg & Mike believe to be championship contenders.

Will & David Retherford preview Sunday's game in Pittsburgh between the Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers ... with top storylines, key matchups and game predictions.

Greg Mengelt and Jake Dunn preview the Purdue Boilermakers' home game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday ... with top storylines, key matchups and predictions.

Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell preview the Indiana Hoosiers' big showdown with the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln on Saturday ... with their keys to victory and predictions.

Kevin Hefrich & Grant Shouse of the Action Sports Network, Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader sports editor Michelle Garmon and host Greg Mengelt preview and make their predictions for Central Indiana's 20 Most Intriguing Games:

LOCAL

•Mississinewa at Madison-Grant (Local Game of the Week)

•Eastbrook at Oak Hill

•Elwood at Frankton

•Blackford at Alexandria

•Tipton at West Lafayette

•Hamilton Heights at Twin Lakes

•Central Catholic at Western

•Jay County at Lapel

•Eastern at Sheridan

•Tri-Central at Taylor

On this week's Colts Report with Will & Dave Retherford ... Greg, Will & Dave discuss the Colts' win over Washington in London, the good and the bad, whether Daniel Jones is good enough to lead the Colts to the playoffs, the continued strong play of the offensive line, the interesting situation at quarterback and much more ... plus they address the rumor that the Colts could look to trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. ... and much more.

Greg Mengelt and Grant Shouse unveil the Week 7 Play of the Week, Coach of the Week, Win of the Week, Player of the Week and Team of the Week in Central Indiana.

Greg Mengelt recaps Week 7 in Central Indiana High School Football ... scores, highlights, top performances and conference implications for all 59 games in the MIC, HCC, Circle City, Mid-State, Hoosier Legends, Hoosier Heritage, North Central, Hoosier, CIC, Sagamore, Monon, Indiana Crossroads, Eastern Crossroads, Three Rivers, Hoosier Heartland and the Capital City Conference ... plus Cathedral & Wes-Del ... and Muncie Star-Press sports editor Cade Hampton on the unbeaten Wes-Del Warriors.

Tipton Tribune and Elwood Call-Leader sports editor Michelle Garmon recap Week 7 in the Eastern Crossroads Conference, where Eastern Hancock upset No. 1 Lapel to win the league's first football championship ... the Hoosier Conference, where Logansport continues to roll ... and the Hoosier Heartland, where the Eastern Comets and Sheridan Blackhawks are set up for a conference championship tilt Friday.

Grant Shouse of the Action Sports network joins Greg to recap Week 7 in the Central Indiana Conference and the Three Rivers Conference, including Alexandria handing Madison-Grant its first loss of the year, Mississinewa's fifth straight win and Maconaquah closing in on another Three Rivers title.

Grant Shouse of the Action Sports network joins Greg to recap Week 7 in the Central Indiana Conference and the Three Rivers Conference, including Alexandria handing Madison-Grant its first loss of the year, Mississinewa's fifth straight win and Maconaquah closing in on another Three Rivers title.

On a busy IU Report with Grant Shouse & Mike Hutsell, Grant & Mike discuss ...

•Indiana's 47-15 win over Rutgers

•The baffling College Football polls

•How bad the bottom of the Big Ten is

•Start time for the Ohio State game

•The Indiana Men's Basketball scrimmage that seemed to be hidden from the public

•The lack of buzz around the basketball team

•The potential signing of Darius Wobbington

•The success of the Men's Soccer and Women's Volleyball programs in Bonus Time!