The Indiana Hoosiers football team has drastically different expectations this preseason compared to last year. With that in mind, what is considered successful this year for IU and Tom Allen?

On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) is joined by Ben Raphel (@BenRaphel) to discuss a handful of football-related topics heading into the season. The secrecy with which the Hoosiers have operated under dating back to spring camp and leading into fall camp in August.

After a season last year in which expectations were for as many as eight wins, this season will have drastically different expectations. Improvement and regaining momentum will be the barometers of success this season.

The show wraps by looking at things to be excited for this season, many of those focused on the talented defense. From Tiawan Mullen to Cam Jones to even newcomer Dasan McCullough, the defense will have many players to be excited about this season.

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