US EditionCurt Cignetti Has Brought Indiana to National Championship Game in Just 2 Years
Indiana has gone 26-2 over two seasons under Curt Cignetti, reaching the College Football Playoff title game after winning the Big Ten and an unbeaten regular season.
- On Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti addressed reporters in Miami before the College Football Playoff national championship, following an unbeaten 2025 season and Big Ten title.
- Cignetti's two-year rebuild turned Indiana Hoosiers from a perennial loser to a 26-2 program now one win from a national title.
- Cignetti brought staff and 13 players from JMU, including Elijah Sarratt, Aiden Fisher, and D'Angelo Ponds, forming the core of Indiana's turnaround.
- Observers say Cignetti's rapid success has paid off and drawn national attention, as he signaled urgency with `There's one more chapter to write` in about 36 hours.
- Having worked under Nick Saban and risen for 24 years, Cignetti brought a tested recruiting blueprint to Indiana, with the hire pushed by Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson.
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National Championship Game Head Coaches Press Conference
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti and Miami head coach Mario Cristobal spoke at a press conference ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Both coaches expressed their respect for each other's programs and acknowledged the immense challenge ahead. Cignetti highlighted his veteran team's preparations, while Cristobal discussed the importance of their pride and communication. The focus was on the upcoming game, with each c…
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