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As the Indiana football team routed the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday night, 38-3, in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff (CFP), there is no doubt that attention is being brought to head coach Curt Cignetti. While Cignetti has led the Indiana football team on the CFP stage well so far, what he’s done […]

As the Indiana football team routed the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals, 38-3, it was an impressive collective win led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza. While the Indiana football quarterback in Mendoza was carving up Alabama, another major boost from the team was the offensive line, as Pat Coogan was awarded […]

An improbable season for No. 1 Indiana continues as they defeated Alabama 38-3 to win the Rose Bowl on Thursday. The victory was so extraordinary that it brought out something in head coach Curt Cignetti that few get the chance to see. He was seen smiling as the Hoosiers closed in on victory, according to […]

All roads to the national championship goes through Bloomington and Indiana football. Twelve words no one ever thought about typing 20 or even three years ago. Yet here we are after watching the Hoosiers’ 38-3 onslaught of Alabama in the Rose Bowl Thursday. The other team in Crimson red looked more like Alabama’s past dominating […]

Curt Cignetti fired back at the critics who didn’t believe in Indiana’s CFP chances following the No. 1 Hoosiers’ 38-3 rout over the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP quarterfinals on Thursday night. Cignetti has enjoyed an incredible two years with Indiana since joining the program in 2024. He elevated them to CFP […]

Even though Indiana had reeled off 13 consecutive victories and had beaten Ohio State in the Big Ten title games, there were still a number on non-believers as Indiana prepared to play Alabama in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. After all, Indiana is known […]

Indiana football has smashed expectations all throughout the 2025-26 campaign, besting Oregon and Ohio State on their way to a Big Ten title and entering the postseason as the No. 1 team in the country. But the Hoosiers stepped foot on a largely unfamiliar stage on New Year’s Day. There were some questions about how […]

Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts are out of contention for a spot in the NFL playoffs, but he has a different postseason that he’s keeping a close eye on. The 44-year-old quarterback and former NC State Wolfpack star expressed his support for Curt Cignetti and the No. 1 seed Indiana football, as the Hoosiers […]

The College Football Playoff continues on New Year’s Day, with one of the games being at the Rose Bowl between Alabama and Indiana. Both Kalen DeBoer and Curt Cignetti took questions at a press conference on Wednesday. One of the questions was about the potential weather at the game, and Cignetti did not seem to […]

Indiana football will look up and feel rain on New Year’s Day. But Hoosier fans can look straight ahead at history: IU’s first-ever January Rose Bowl trip since 1967. Only this time Alabama stands between the roses and a trip to the College Football Playoff semifinals. This matchup is certainly a tale of two vastly […]

The Indiana football team is in the College Football Playoff, for the second straight year. While the Hoosiers didn’t get through the first round in 2024, the team’s staff thinks things will go differently this season. “(Defensive coordinator) Bryant Haines called Indiana “more self-assured” this year in playoff. He said last year, playing at OSU […]

The Indiana football team is preparing to play Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is getting some great news ahead of the game. He is winning a national coaching award. “Indiana’s Curt Cignetti wins George Munger Award as Collegiate Coach of the Year,” On3 reporter Brett McMurphy posted to X, formerly […]

The Indiana football program is currently gearing up for the Rose Bowl game against the Alabama Crimson Tide, with a spot in the College Football playoff semifinal game on the line. Indiana earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs after defeating Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game, while Alabama punched […]

If there is one thing Curt Cignetti enjoys almost as much as winning, it is keeping his opponents guessing. As Indiana football prepares for the biggest game in program history, a Rose Bowl showdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, Cignetti is refusing to tip his hand regarding his defensive […]

As the Indiana Hoosiers prepare for a massive College Football Playoff matchup on New Year’s Day vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide, head coach Curt Cignetti is drawing on a familiar blueprint. He has made it clear that his time in Tuscaloosa coaching under Nick Saban still heavily influences his philosophy, adding a layer of personal […]

Indiana football secured another cornerstone of its continued rise Thursday, finalizing a new three-year contract extension with offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan. The move reinforces head coach Curt Cignetti’s commitment to staff continuity as the Hoosiers prepare for their second consecutive College Football Playoff appearance. The Hoosiers moved swiftly to secure Shanahan amid growing national interest […]

The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff sparked controversy since its inception. Tulane and James Madison sneaking in ignited bitterness out of Notre Dame. But it also places both in this position: Becoming the potential CFP Cinderella. The odds are stacked greatly against both, though. Reigning American Athletic Conference (AAC) champ Tulane goes into Southeastern Conference […]

The Indiana Hoosiers football program continues to redefine what is possible for a program once defined by limitations. The Hoosiers’ rise to prominence from a national afterthought to college football’s elite reached another defining moment this week, as long-term belief, disciplined leadership, and sustained excellence were rewarded on a national stage. The Hoosiers capped a […]

The College Football Transfer Portal has its first 2026 entrants — with Cincinnati football now hit hard. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby is leaving the Bearcats, making the decision Monday. There’s a catch coming with Sorsby’s decision, though. The dual-threat quarterback is open to entering the NFL Draft too. However, that decision gets based on what his […]

Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti was overjoyed to see his quarterback win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night. Fernando Mendoza walked away with the award, after a truly memorable season with the Hoosiers. Cignetti had a blunt message for his play caller after the announcement. “Great job, bro. You deserve that one,” Cignetti said […]

The No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers have no plans on being a short fuse in the college football world. After signing head coach Curt Cignetti to an eight-year, $93 million contract extension, it appears Bryant Haines is getting a new extension of his own. After getting some interest from other schools, Haines, who is 39 years […]

Head coach Curt Cignetti has spent the past few weeks backing up his words with fearless decisions and scoreboard results, from dialing up a late deep shot to finish off Ohio State to pounding the table for Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman case. Indiana’s football team head coach has made it clear he’s not interested in “playing […]

We’ve reached a pulsating ending to a wild Big Ten football season. Indiana toppled Ohio State to capture its first outright conference title in nearly 60 years. The Hoosiers also take down the long-running No. 1 team in the power rankings. 1. Indiana (+1) Curt Cignetti walked off the Lucas Oil Stadium field with a […]

Indiana football team head coach Curt Cignetti has been clear about where he stands on Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman chances. After the Hoosiers’ 13-10 win over No. 1 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game, he called the quarterback’s case a “no-brainer” on FOX, pointing to an undefeated season, Indiana’s first outright Big Ten title […]

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti didn’t hold back when discussing his star field general Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman Trophy chances following No. 2 Indiana’s 13-10 victory over Ryan Day’s No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Championship Game. The win at Lucas Oil Stadium not only secured the Hoosiers’ first outright Big Ten title […]

Indiana football steered to a historic Big Ten title Saturday behind the composure of Fernando Mendoza. The Hoosiers quarterback executed some big strikes to will IU to the 13-10 win over Ohio State. But his initial reaction got fans “flippin.” An emotional Mendoza, fighting back tears in his eyes, let his soul come out in […]

Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza put his body and arm on the line Saturday. Ohio State delivered a viscous hit on Mendoza which concerned IU fans as he left momentarily. But he showed grit after the head blow — by playing hero ball in the 13-10 upset. Mendoza and the IU offense struggled against a […]

The Big Ten Championship Game between top-rated Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana appears to be one of those special encounters that will be remembered for many years. The Buckeyes are the defending national champions and they have had a perfect regular season. They are hoping to become one of the rare teams in recent […]

The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers, unbeaten at 11-0, are set to meet Purdue Friday night for the 100th Old Oaken Bucket game. And waiting on the other sideline are the Purdue Boilermakers (2-9), winless in Big Ten play and riding a nine-game losing streak. Head coach Curt Cignetti, who took over the reins in late 2023 […]

Thanksgiving week doesn’t just promise treats in Big Ten country. It crystalizes the conference title picture, let alone the College Football Playoff race. Ohio State and Michigan hand the nation post Turkey Day leftovers on Saturday, while Indiana also awaits its fate for Dec. 6 as we launch our Week 14 rankings. 1. Ohio State […]

Ohio State and Indiana are on pace to have a No. 1 versus No. 2 battle in Indianapolis. With the Big Ten title on the line and likely, the top seeds in the postseason come Dec. 6. Both remain undefeated heading into Week 13, while USC is another suddenly sparking College Football Playoff chatter as we […]

Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza burst onto the scene this season. Leading the Hoosiers to an 11-0 record as the No. 2-ranked team in the country, Mendoza is creating headlines every week. His 30 touchdowns lead the nation, and he has wowed with a 73% completion rate to accompany a 184.8 rating while embarking on […]

The Indiana football team has cranked its Fernando Mendoza Heisman push into high gear, and the timing could not be better. The Cal transfer has the Hoosiers at 11-0, sitting atop most Heisman odds boards after throwing for 2,641 yards, 30 touchdowns, and just five interceptions, plus five rushing scores. IU even rolled out an […]

Indiana football snatched the hearts of Penn State eight days ago off Omar Cooper Jr’s epic catch. Now IU and Curt Cignetti siphoned a wide receiver once committed to the Nittany Lions. Lavar Keys joined the long list of decommits following James Franklin’s firing. The class of 2026 WR is now heading to the Hoosiers, […]

UCLA football still must decide who should lead the Bruins in 2026. The Indiana loss halted the momentum Tim Skipper was creating. But a former Bruins head coach revealed a new frontrunner for the job. Rick Neuheisel sparked some new CFB rumors Saturday afternoon. The past UCLA head coach turned CBS Sports analyst dropped a […]

The Indiana Hoosiers football team reached uncharted territory Saturday afternoon, defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 31-7 to move to 11-0 for the first time in program history. The victory capped one of college football’s most remarkable turnarounds under head coach Curt Cignetti, as the No. 2-ranked Hoosiers maintained their perfect season heading into a late-season bye […]

The No. 2 ranked Indiana Hoosiers football team enters Week 12 unbeaten, but may be without one of its top offensive weapons. Senior wide receiver Elijah Sarratt has been listed as doubtful for today’s matchup vs. the Wisconsin Badgers as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury suffered two weeks ago. ESPN’s Pete Thamel […]

On Saturday, Indiana football experienced the thrill of victory while Penn State endured the agony of defeat. They squeaked by with a 27-24 win and remain undefeated at 10-0, ranked No. 2 in the nation. After the victory, head coach Curt Cignetti got so caught up with emotion that he now explains why, per Zach […]

A late-week wrinkle clouds the Indiana football team’s spotless run, with top receiver Elijah Sarratt trending away from action after a hamstring issue surfaced following the Maryland win. The veteran target, who paces the Hoosiers in touchdowns and yards per catch, was described as unlikely for Penn State, a precaution that prioritizes November availability over […]