US EditionIndiana football coach Curt Cignetti sums up Week 1 win: ‘I'm not pleased with the way we played’
Indiana overcame early defensive errors and scored 27 points with a strong rushing attack, securing their ninth consecutive home win under Coach Curt Cignetti.
- Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti led the Hoosiers to a 27-14 home win over Old Dominion on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Bloomington.
- Cignetti had warned his team that Old Dominion, despite the loss, would be a tough opponent and recognized his team did not play up to expectations.
- The game featured a fast start by Old Dominion quarterback Colton Joseph, who scored a 75-yard touchdown on the first play, while Indiana's offense showed struggles especially in red-zone execution.
- Indiana's transfer quarterback Fernando Mendoza completed 18 of 31 passes for 193 yards and rushed for a 5-yard touchdown, while Jonathan Brady produced a 91-yard punt return touchdown.
- Cignetti acknowledged displeasure with the team's performance but emphasized the value of the win, signaling a need for improvement as the season continues.
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106.7 WTLCHoosiers Start Season with 27-14 Win Over Old Dominion
Indiana Hoosiers BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–The 20th ranked Indiana Hoosier football team started off their season with a 27-14 win over the Old Dominion Monarchs on Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington Saturday afternoon. Old Dominion struck first with a 75-yard touchdown run by their quarterback Colton Joseph to make it 7-0 11 seconds into the game. The Hoosiers responded by the end of the first quarter with a 91-yard punt return for…
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