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The Indiana football team completed an incredible milestone by finishing a perfect 16-0 season and capturing the national title with a 27-21 win over the Miami Hurricanes. Superstar quarterback Fernando Mendoza was at the center of this triumph, earning the Offensive Player of the Game award in his own hometown. During the trophy presentation, Mendoza […]

I knew something was different back in December, sitting in New York City at the Heisman Trophy ceremony. In a room filled with college football’s biggest names and brightest lights, Fernando Mendoza carried himself—and represented Indiana—with a quiet confidence that stood out immediately. There was no sense of awe, no wide-eyed disbelief at the moment. […]

The Indiana Hoosiers head coach, Curt Cignetti, finally allowed himself a moment to acknowledge what his program has become and what comes next after guiding the mighty Hoosiers to a historic College Football Playoff national championship. Following Indiana’s 27-21 victory over Miami Hurricanes in the CFP final, Cignetti spoke candidly about the shifting identity of […]

Indiana football completed a perfect 16–0 season Monday night. The College Football Playoff National Championship game produced a defining Fernando Mendoza moment, while commentary from Lil Wayne and the steady leadership of head coach Curt Cignetti added to the celebration on college football’s biggest stage. Indiana took down the Miami Hurricanes 27–21 at Hard Rock […]

In the euphoric moments after Indiana football reached the summit of the sport, Curt Cignetti said exactly what everyone in Bloomington was thinking. Fresh off a 27-21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship, Cignetti stood at the podium and delivered a line that instantly entered Hoosiers lore. “We’re […]

In the euphoric hours following the Indiana Hoosiers’ stunning national championship triumph, one of Indiana’s most recognizable sports icons captured the moment perfectly. Caitlin Clark took to social media with a message that instantly turned heads. She demanded Hollywood treatment for head coach Curt Cignetti after Indiana’s title win over the Miami Hurricanes. “What a […]

Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza lost blood and took multiple sacks versus Miami. The same team that denied the quarterback a walk-on spot before Mario Cristobal arrived, despite Mendoza living less than 10 minutes away from “The U.” Mendoza stood up each time after the violent field collisions. He engineered multiple long drives following each […]

Indiana football reached a historic milestone Monday night as the Hoosiers captured their first College Football Playoff National Championship with a 27–21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes, completing a perfect 16–0 season. Head coach Curt Cignetti capped the program’s breakthrough with a composed postgame moment that quickly resonated nationwide. After delivering Indiana’s first national title, […]

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has never been one to bite his tongue, and he certainly didn’t start Monday night with a national championship on the line. During a heated College Football Playoff National Championship clash between the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers and the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes, Cignetti unloaded on the officiating. The fiery […]

Indiana football absorbed violent contact from Miami early — featuring a missed Fernando Mendoza targeting call. But IU became the aggressor during the second quarter, culminating in a rare fullback touchdown. Mendoza put together a lengthy 14-play drive in turning to the trenches. Nine came through handoffs. And the ninth witnessed some poetry in motion. […]

Indiana football’s head coach eliminated anxieties ahead of the National Championship game in a unique way. Curt Cignetti overslept — making him well rested for Miami. Most college football coaches tend to rise before sunlight. Sometimes the thought of hoisting the crown keeps them up throughout the night. But CBS Sports’ Jenny Dell revealed what time […]

After a long, grueling college football season and a tightly-contested College Football Playoff, just Miami and Indiana remain. The two unlikely competitors will fight for the national championship on Monday night in Miami, with the Hurricanes getting essentially a home game with the trophy on the line. Miami barely snuck into the CFP field as […]

Indiana football sat as an 8.5-point favorite since the national championship game pairing. The Hoosiers are sparking “GOAT” conversations if they beat Miami. Yet Curt Cignetti dropped honesty about his team being the heavy favorite for Monday night. Cignetti denies looking at the Hurricanes as a heavy underdog. Even calling the opening spread “a set […]

As the Indiana football team prepares for the national championship game, reporters are asking Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti about another famous Hoosiers coach. That is Bob Knight, who returned Indiana basketball into a national champion. Cignetti says he was a fan of the late Coach Knight. “I love the shenanigans (and) the faces at […]

The Indiana football team is the top seed heading into the national championship. Success has brought speculation regarding head coach Curt Cignetti and potential interest from the NFL. However, Cignetti remains committed to the college level. He told reporters, “I’m not an NFL guy. I made that decision a long time ago. I’ve always been […]

Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti heads to Miami with a “wizard” label attached to him. What he’s done in Bloomington cements the wizardry — taking the losingest power conference team to the national title game. Even NFL teams are reportedly liking what they’ve seen from Cignetti. But does Cignetti embrace the “wizard” moniker? He […]

The Indiana football team is preparing to play in the national championship game on Monday, of the College Football Playoff. Indiana is the no. 1 seed and plays Miami (FL), who has had an amazing run in the CFP. Despite that upcoming game, Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti was asked about something else by reporters. […]

The success of Indiana football has won hearts across the country. On Jan. 19, they will be playing for the National Championship against Miami. As the Hoosiers prepare to go for the ultimate prize, one of their biggest fans, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, stands in amazement. He specifically celebrated head coach Curt Cignetti for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era after Mike Tomlin decided to step down after nineteen seasons. This transition follows a 30-6 playoff loss to the Texans, leaving the team searching for its first new head coach in decades. To fill the vacancy, the franchise is considering elite options like John Harbaugh, who knows […]

The No. 1-seed Indiana football is on the verge of winning a College Football Playoff title, but is Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti also close to becoming a head coach in the NFL? With the Pittsburgh Steelers becoming the latest team to join the mix of NFL teams who just parted ways with a head […]

Securing a spot in their first national championship game, the top-ranked Indiana Hoosiers delivered a dominant 56-22 win over Oregon in the Peach Bowl. Leading the way was Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, who finished the night with five passing touchdowns and only three incompletions. This performance marked the fifth time this season that Mendoza […]

The Indiana Hoosiers just keep one-upping themselves. Just when you think Curt Cignetti’s team couldn’t be any more dominant, Indiana has another dominant performance against a top team. The Hoosiers continued their conquest of the CFP landscape with a 56-22 win over the Oregon Ducks to advance to the finals. The Hoosiers’ turnaround over the […]

Indiana Hoosiers’ historic College Football Playoff run reached another unforgettable milestone, and head coach Curt Cignetti made sure to enjoy the moment at least briefly. After the Hoosiers dismantled Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks 56-22 in the Peach Bowl to punch their ticket to the national championship game, Cignetti delivered a postgame punchline that instantly went […]

The 2025 Indiana football season has been magical and has a chance to end with a national championship. They dominated Alabama in the Rose Bowl and have a chance to make the title game if they beat Oregon. Head coach Curt Cignetti has been the key to the Hoosiers during this run, and that stems […]

Curt Cignetti had a hilarious moment happen during the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers’ pregame press conference for the Peach Bowl against the No. 5 Oregon Ducks. Cignetti is having a season for the ages with Indiana. After getting them to the College Football Playoff last season, he built on that progress by pulling off a […]

Indiana football finds itself one game away from hitting unknown territory. Of the school’s 24 national championships, none are from football. Now IU needs one more win to play for the national title — but must scale Oregon in the Peach Bowl. A revenge oriented Ducks team that is. Oregon enters this Friday showdown in […]

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti walked into the College Football Hall of Fame on Thursday morning without realizing how personal the moment would feel. Cignetti and Oregon coach Dan Lanning addressed reporters ahead of Friday’s Peach Bowl matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and Oregon Ducks, but the setting shifted the tone, SI reports. The building […]

The Indiana football program is currently gearing up for their Peach Bowl matchup against the Oregon Ducks on Friday evening, with a spot in the national championship game on the line. The Hoosiers are coming off a blowout win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl last week, with Heisman Trophy winner Fernando […]

There’s no question that Indiana football wouldn’t be where it is now without head coach Curt Cignetti. He’s turned the program around into a strong contender for a national championship. And he has done so by being 100% stoic, or so we thought. It turns out that Cignetti, with real reluctance, admits that he does […]

We’re down to the final four in college football, and that means the College Football Playoff semifinals are on the horizon. So far, the CFP has been full of surprises, but the matchup in the second semifinal on Friday night isn’t one of them. Thursday night will feature the two teams who have sprung the […]

Indiana football unleashed a new wave on college football in dominating the Rose Bowl versus Alabama. IU followed by attracting some high-profile transfers. But now the Hoosiers are courting an explosive running back who left Texas. C.J. Baxter is available in the College Football Transfer Portal. Pete Nakos of On3/Rivals revealed where the top-ranked team […]

The 2025 Peach Bowl has the makings of an instant classic between Oregon and Indiana. The Indiana football program has the potential to make history if it wins this game, following its huge Rose Bowl win, as it would be the first time the program has ever reached the national championship. In anticipation of the […]

There is no more impressive coaching job in the country than what Curt Cignetti has done with the Indiana football program. In two seasons, Cignetti has the Hoosiers on the cusp of winning a national title in only two seasons. He also helped Mendoza walk away with the Heisman Trophy and the potential to be […]

Without a doubt, Indiana football is having the season of a lifetime. They are fresh off a dominating win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl and have Oregon waiting in the wings for the CFP semifinal on Friday.  Earlier this season, Indiana pulled off a 30-20 win over Oregon on Oct. 11. Now, it is […]

The 2025 Indiana football season has been nothing short of incredible. The Hoosiers are in the College Football Playoff and undefeated, with two more wins before the national championship. They are shocking the college football world under Curt Cignetti. The way Indiana has burst onto the college football scene has been dominant, and they will […]

Curt Cignetti stacked more wins after the destructive Rose Bowl rout of Alabama. The second-year Indiana football coach boosted his 2026 roster via the College Football Transfer Portal. This time adding a recent Boston College standout. Former Eagles running back Turbo Richard is going from Boston to Bloomington, with Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals confirming the […]

Indiana is coming off a massive victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl. As Curt Cignetti and the staff prepare for the Peach Bowl against Oregon in the College Football Playoff semifinal, they are also working in the transfer portal. They will be landing another major piece for the 2026 team, as they could have […]

Just call the semifinal round of the College Football Playoff the Nick Saban Invitational. All four head coaches of the remaining teams in the CFP were assistants on Saban’s staff at one point or another. Curt Cignetti of Indiana and Dan Lanning of Oregon will meet each other for the second time this season January […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide had some kind of divine help when the 12 teams that were selected to compete in the College Football Playoffs were revealed in early December. No doubt that Kalen DeBoer had a good team but the Crimson Tide was not a great unit by any stretch. At the time of their […]