The Big Red Carpet
Episodes
Pat Coogan Interview: Indiana OL Leader on National Title Run, Fernando Mendoza & NFL Draft | Big Red Carpet
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis sits down with Indiana center Pat Coogan for an in-depth conversation on The Big Red Carpet. Coogan reflects on his journey from Notre Dam...
Omar Cooper Jr. Interview 🔥 | The Penn State Catch, 4.42 Speed & NFL Draft Rise | Big Red Carpet
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis sits down with Indiana national champion wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. for an in-depth conversation on the latest episode of The Big Red C...
Indiana Football at the NFL Combine 🔥 | Fernando #1 Overall? | Omar Cooper Rising | Big Red Carpet
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine, Rhett Lewis and special guest Galen Clavio break down a historic moment for Indiana Hoosiers footb...
Indiana is the National Champions
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis delivers his first official podcast comments on last night's incredible victory for Indiana over the Miami Hurricanes, as the Hoosiers...
Indiana vs Miami National Championship Preview | Rhett Lewis Breaks It All Down | Big Red Carpet
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Miami, Rhett Lewis delivers the most comprehensive Big Red Carpet preview yet as Indiana Hoosiers prepare for the national championship game...
Indiana vs Miami National Championship Preview | Rhett Lewis Breaks It All Down | Big Red Carpet
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Miami, Rhett Lewis delivers the most comprehensive Big Red Carpet preview yet as Indiana Hoosiers prepare for the national championship game...
Peach Bowl Reaction Show
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett gives his initial thoughts on Indiana's 56-22 victory over Oregon in the Peach Bowl and the CFP Semifinal.
Indiana vs Oregon Peach Bowl Preview: Rhett Lewis & Jeff Schwartz Break Down the Matchup
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Atlanta, Rhett Lewis is joined by former Oregon offensive lineman and NFL veteran Jeff Schwartz for a deep, honest breakdown of the Indiana–...
Indiana Dominates the Transfer Portal! Rhett Lewis on Josh Hoover, Nick Marsh & IU’s Reload
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Indiana isn’t slowing down — it’s reloading.Rhett Lewis breaks down a massive day in the transfer portal as the Hoosiers continue to build on th...
Rose Bowl Thoughts with Rhett Lewis
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this special edition of BRC, Rhett Lewis recaps an amazing day for Indiana football as the Hoosiers defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 to win the...
Final Rose Bowl Keys + Micah McFadden on Indiana’s Defensive Identity
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of Indiana’s first Rose Bowl appearance since 1968, Rhett Lewis delivers his final, big-picture keys for the Hoosiers’ matchup with Ala...
Indiana vs Alabama Preview: Rhett Lewis Breaks Down Bama Film, NFL Futures & Rose Bowl Matchups
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis dives into Indiana’s upcoming Rose Bowl showdown with Alabama, breaking down what the tape shows from the Crimson Tide’s win over Okla...
CFP Breakdown (CrimsonCast x Big Red Carpet): Alabama–Oklahoma Reaction + Rose Bowl IU–Alabama Preview + Live Q&A
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a CrimsonCast x The Big Red Carpet crossover as Galen Clavio and Rhett Lewis break down the first three College Football Playoff games—with t...
Fernando Mendoza Wins the Heisman! Rhett Lewis on Indiana’s Historic Moment, NYC Celebration & What’s Next
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
History made. Fernando Mendoza is the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner — the first in Indiana football history — and Rhett Lewis takes you inside one of...
Heisman Week & Tough News for Indiana: Fernando Mendoza, Stephen Daley Injury & Rose Bowl Prep
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis checks in with Hoosier fans as Indiana continues its march toward the Rose Bowl and the College Football Playoff. Rhett previews the Heism...
Indiana Wins the Big Ten! Rhett Lewis on a historic B1G Title, Postgame Reactions & the Rose Bowl
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Indiana Hoosiers are Big Ten Champions — outright for the first time since 1945 — and Rhett Lewis takes you inside the sights, sounds, emotion...
Indiana vs Ohio State: Rhett Lewis’ Full Big Ten Championship Breakdown + Bobby Carpenter Interview
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here. Rhett Lewis delivers a full Big Ten Championship Game preview as No. 2 Indiana prepares to face No. 1 Ohio State in the biggest m...
Indiana Clinches the Big Ten Championship Game! Rhett Lewis on Bucket Win, CFP Path & Ohio State Preview
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis breaks down Indiana’s 56–3 demolition of Purdue, the Hoosiers’ first-ever Big Ten Championship Game berth, and what it means to cap ...
Purdue Week! Rhett Lewis on the Old Oaken Bucket Rivalry, Purdue Scouting Report & Mike Katic Joins
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Purdue Week on The Big Red Carpet! Rhett Lewis dives deep into what the Old Oaken Bucket means to Indiana players, coaches, and fans — past a...
Indiana Hits 11-0! Rhett Lewis on the Hoosiers’ Win vs Wisconsin, Big Red Carpet Substack Launch & Jon Gruden Interview
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis recaps Indiana’s 31-7 win over Wisconsin, as the Hoosiers move to 11-0 for the first time in school history and keep their CFP dreams al...
Indiana Beats Penn State! Indiana now 10-0, Omar Cooper’s Legendary Catch & Mendoza's Heisman Moment
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis recaps Indiana’s historic first-ever win at Penn State, as the Hoosiers improve to 10-0 and keep their College Football Playoff push ali...
Indiana Destroys Maryland! Rhett Lewis on the Hoosiers’ 9-0 Start, Takeaways, and CFP Outlook
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis breaks down another dominant Indiana Hoosiers performance — a 55-10 road win at Maryland, the program’s largest road victory since 198...
Indiana Crushes UCLA! Rhett Lewis on IU's 8-0 Start, a defensive Masterclass & Maryland Preview
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis breaks down Indiana’s 56–6 demolition of UCLA — another dominant performance that cements the Hoosiers as one of the nation’s elit...
Indiana Rolls Past Michigan State! Hoosiers Start 7-0 + Senior Bowl Insights with Drew Fabianich
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis recaps Indiana’s dominant win over Michigan State as the Hoosiers climb to No. 2 in the nation — their highest ranking ever. Rhett bre...
Indiana Stuns Oregon! Rhett Lewis & Scott Dolson on IU’s Rise + Full Game Breakdown
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis is joined by Indiana Athletic Director Scott Dolson to talk about the Hoosiers’ monumental road win at Oregon — and how the alignment ...
Top-10 Showdown: Indiana vs. Oregon Preview | Rhett Lewis on What It’ll Take for the Hoosiers to Win
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis previews Indiana’s huge Top-10 showdown at Oregon — the Hoosiers’ toughest test yet. He revisits IU’s legendary 2004 upset in Euge...
Indiana Stays Perfect! Hoosiers Survive Iowa in Wild Finish
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis recaps Indiana’s 5-0 start after a hard-fought win at Iowa. From the bizarre ending with the victory formation to Fernando Mendoza’s c...
Indiana Crushes Illinois | Rhett Lewis Recaps Historic Win & Previews Iowa
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis recaps Indiana’s blowout win over Illinois, breaking down the blocked punt, Fernando Mendoza’s pinpoint passing, and a dominant defens...
Indiana vs Illinois Preview | Rhett Lewis Breaks Down Indiana State Blowout
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis recaps Indiana’s 73–0 win over Indiana State and looks ahead to a top-10 showdown with Illinois. From Fernando Mendoza’s big-time th...
Rhett Lewis on Kennesaw State Blowout + Looking Ahead
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis recaps Indiana’s 56–9 rout of Kennesaw State, breaking down film on Riley Nowakowski’s blocking, Fernando Mendoza’s breakout perfo...
IU Football Week 1: Hoosiers Beat ODU 27–14 | 5 Takeaways + Kennesaw St Preview
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Lewis (NFL Network) rolls out The Big Red Carpet to recap Indiana’s 27–14 Week 1 win over Old Dominion. What impressed, what needs cleaning ...
Previewing Indiana Football 2025 and the Old Dominion matchup
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Smart, insider analysis of IU football — every week.The debut episode of The Big Red Carpet is here! Host Rhett Lewis (NFL Network) welcomes Guy Hab...
Introducing The Big Red Carpet
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Back Home Network is thrilled to welcome Rhett Lewis to the family! Rhett will be hosting a brand new show on the network. "The Big Red Carpe...