Indiana’s Curt Cignetti is ‘stalking complacency’ as Hoosiers get ready to begin their title defense
Summary
Indiana’s football coach Curt Cignetti is working hard to avoid overconfidence as the team prepares to defend their national title. After a big improvement under his leadership, the team aims to keep winning even without their star quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, who moved to the NFL.Key Facts
- Curt Cignetti took over Indiana’s football team after it had lost 27 of 36 games in three years.
- In his first two seasons, he led the team to the College Football Playoff twice, winning the 2025 national championship.
- Indiana no longer has the most losses in the NCAA Bowl Subdivision; that record now belongs to Northwestern.
- Star quarterback Fernando Mendoza was drafted first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders after one season at Indiana.
- Indiana added 18 new players from the transfer portal, including former TCU quarterback Josh Hoover and Michigan State receiver Nick Marsh.
- New players have been quickly adjusted to Coach Cignetti’s demanding style and work ethic.
- Indiana is also improving its high school recruiting by signing top players like wide receiver Monshun Sales and quarterback Lukas Prock.
- The team is focusing on staying motivated and hungry despite being defending champions.
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