Summary
Indiana University's football team, led by head coach Curt Cignetti, had a standout season, finishing 12-0 and defeating Ohio State to win the Big Ten Championship for the first time since 1967. Coach Cignetti and quarterback Fernando Mendoza received national awards for their performances. The team has secured the top seed in the College Football Playoff with a first-round bye.
Key Facts
- Indiana's football team completed the regular season with a 12-0 record.
- They defeated Ohio State to win the Big Ten Championship.
- This victory marks Indiana's first Big Ten title win since 1967.
- Head coach Curt Cignetti is credited with dramatically improving the team's performance.
- Cignetti has been named the Walter Camp National Coach of the Year for two consecutive years.
- Quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the Walter Camp Most Outstanding Player award.
- Indiana is the top seed for the College Football Playoff and has a first-round bye.
