2025 Indiana Hoosier Football: Cig Ten season #2

[Assembly Hall]

I still have a hard time wrapping my brain around what is going on down there in Bloomington...but I like it.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/we-shocked-the-world-now-what-how-last-years-cfp-cinderellas-prepare-for-their-encore/

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/coaches-poll-top-25-texas-is-no-1-over-ohio-state-sec-has-most-spots-in-preseason-college-football-rankings/

[bucksfan2]

Is this the biggest season in IU football in.... forever?

The schedule doesn't break for them like it did last year, but they avoid OSU for the first time in forever. If they can go 8-4 or 9-3, they probably aren't playoff bound, but it would be a step in a direction saying we are legit moving forward.

[Assembly Hall]

Is this the biggest season in IU football in.... forever?

The schedule doesn't break for them like it did last year, but they avoid OSU for the first time in forever. If they can go 8-4 or 9-3, they probably aren't playoff bound, but it would be a step in a direction saying we are legit moving forward.

Actually the Hoosiers were in a similar situation coming out of the Covid year. They went right back into the crapper.

Absolutely. Would love to see a repeat but would settle for 10-2!!!!!

[bucksfan2]

Actually the Hoosiers were in a similar situation coming out of the Covid year. They went right back into the crapper.

Absolutely. Would love to see a repeat but would settle for 10-2!!!!!

If IU can handle business, I see them having 4 tossup/losses on the schedule. Illinois, Iowa, PSU and Oregon. I don't see them beating PSU, and who knows about Oregon. But Illinois and Iowa I think are pure toss up games, and will determine how IU's season goes. Win both and they will be in the playoff conversation, lose both and they are looking at a good IU season, but 8-4 overall.

[Assembly Hall]

If IU can handle business, I see them having 4 tossup/losses on the schedule. Illinois, Iowa, PSU and Oregon. I don't see them beating PSU, and who knows about Oregon. But Illinois and Iowa I think are pure toss up games, and will determine how IU's season goes. Win both and they will be in the playoff conversation, lose both and they are looking at a good IU season, but 8-4 overall.

A curb stomping of the Illini to kick things off with is what I am looking for to kick start my CFP aspirations.

[Assembly Hall]

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/08/13/indiana-football-safety-louis-moore-eligibility-court-ruling-vs-ncaa/85647877007/

[Assembly Hall]

Pete Thamel -

Kennesaw State QB Dexter Williams will be the starting quarterback and will debut against Wake Forest in the opener at Wake Forest on Aug. 29. He's a transfer from Georgia Southern and Indiana, where he spent 2020-23. Kennesaw plays at IU in Week 2.

[RedTeamGo!]

The OL looks weak if the ourlads depth chart is accurate. Zen Michalski starting at RT. That guy is a MAC level tackle, will get lit up by big ten pass rushers. Good thing Mendoza can move around pretty well.

[Assembly Hall]

The OL looks weak if the ourlads depth chart is accurate. Zen Michalski starting at RT. That guy is a MAC level tackle, will get lit up by big ten pass rushers. Good thing Mendoza can move around pretty well.

Had to pick out the OSU transfer eh?

https://www.insidethehall.com/2025/07/18/2025-iu-football-position-preview-offensive-line/

[RedTeamGo!]

Had to pick out the OSU transfer eh?

https://www.insidethehall.com/2025/07/18/2025-iu-football-position-preview-offensive-line/

yeah, because I have seen him a lot and know a lot about him. he stinks.

[Assembly Hall]

yeah, because I have seen him a lot and know a lot about him. he stinks.

Maybe scenic Bloomington will revitalize him.

[Assembly Hall]

Mo $$$$

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/indiana-football-field-adding-sponsor-why-it-matters-in-college-sports-money-race/ar-AA1KY4zj?ocid=BingNewsSerp

[bucksfan2]

yeah, because I have seen him a lot and know a lot about him. he stinks.

You have seen a lot of him? Dude basically played the 2nd half of Oregon and then then got hurt in the next game.

[RedTeamGo!]

You have seen a lot of him? Dude basically played the 2nd half of Oregon and then then got hurt in the next game.

He played quite a few snaps in his time at OSU, and he looked awful against Oregon

[bucksfan2]

He played quite a few snaps in his time at OSU, and he looked awful against Oregon

260 career snaps over four years at OSU. 158 last season, primarily in the Oregon and Nebraska games. So na he really didn't play at OSU.

IMO this is a pretty good trajectory for someone. He was a late add as a recruit, came in worked for a couple of years, got the opportunity to be the backup tackle, wasn't good enough and got hurt, then transferred to a place where he can play.

He isn't a starting caliber T at OSU, but probably can provide value to IU.

[Assembly Hall]

260 career snaps over four years at OSU. 158 last season, primarily in the Oregon and Nebraska games. So na he really didn't play at OSU.

IMO this is a pretty good trajectory for someone. He was a late add as a recruit, came in worked for a couple of years, got the opportunity to be the backup tackle, wasn't good enough and got hurt, then transferred to a place where he can play.

He isn't a starting caliber T at OSU, but probably can provide value to IU.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-ol-zen-michalski-sought-a-fresh-start-one-that-brought-him-home-to-iu-so-blessed-to-be-here-252880014/

[Assembly Hall]

ESPN FPI has the Hoosiers going 9-3.

https://www.insidethehall.com/2025/08/26/espn-fpis-game-by-game-predictions-for-ius-2025-football-season/

[Sea Ray]

Old Dominion, Kennesaw St and Indiana St as your 3 non conference games? I guess there's no P4 requirement in the B10 for non conference scheduling. No Michigan. No Ohio State. Must be nice

[Boston Red]

Old Dominion, Kennesaw St and Indiana St as your 3 non conference games? I guess there's no P4 requirement in the B10 for non conference scheduling. No Michigan. No Ohio State. Must be nice

IU is supposed to be playing Louisville this year (and was supposed to play them last year), but they cancelled the three game set after losing the first game of the scheduled series in 2023.

[Assembly Hall]

Old Dominion, Kennesaw St and Indiana St as your 3 non conference games? I guess there's no P4 requirement in the B10 for non conference scheduling. No Michigan. No Ohio State. Must be nice

We got 3 non-con "cupcakes" on the schedule the same as the Vols.

[Sea Ray]

We got 3 non-con "cupcakes" on the schedule the same as the Vols.

The Vols open vs Syracuse. I'm not comfortable that they'll win that one. I don't know what we've got this year. I'll have to look at what I see on the field

As for the SEC, they're requiring a P4 opponent in the non conference in their new format. It appears the B10 has no such requirement


“Adding a ninth SEC game underscores our universities’ commitment to delivering the most competitive football schedule in the nation,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said. “This format protects rivalries, increases competitive balance, and paired with our requirement to play an additional Power opponent, ensures SEC teams are well prepared to compete and succeed in the College Football Playoff.”

https://www.fox43.com/article/news/nation-world/sec-9-game-conference-schedule-2026/507-f04b8dc6-d51a-47fd-ad5a-39bc8a0b5e84

[Assembly Hall]

The Vols open vs Syracuse. I'm not comfortable that they'll win that one. I don't know what we've got this year. I'll have to look at what I see on the field

As for the SEC, they're requiring a P4 opponent in the non conference in their new format. It appears the B10 has no such requirement



https://www.fox43.com/article/news/nation-world/sec-9-game-conference-schedule-2026/507-f04b8dc6-d51a-47fd-ad5a-39bc8a0b5e84

You crack me up sometimes.

[Sea Ray]

You crack me up sometimes.

It’s not a good year to criticize the Vols schedule. Their P4 non conference opponent was a Bowl winner last year, in blowout fashion. You can’t expect them to schedule 2 P4 non conference games. Hardly anybody does that

A more level headed response should be something to the effect of “yeah, it is a weak schedule for a P4 team. I had nothing to do with it but all we can do is play who’s on the schedule …go Hoosiers”. Bringing Tennessee into it was a reach to say the least. Believe me, I checked my Vols schedule before commenting. I know how things roll here


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[Assembly Hall]

It’s not a good year to criticize the Vols schedule. Their P4 non conference opponent was a Bowl winner last year, in blowout fashion. You can’t expect them to schedule 2 P4 non conference games. Hardly anybody does that

A more level headed response should be something to the effect of “yeah, it is a weak schedule for a P4 team. I had nothing to do with it but all we can do is play who’s on the schedule …go Hoosiers”. Bringing Tennessee into it was a reach to say the least. Believe me, I checked my Vols schedule before commenting. I know how things roll here


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LOL. As I said, you crack me up sometimes. I am well aware of the Vols schedule. I always am. You should know that.

That being said IU plays as many P4 schools this year as UT does. The Hoosiers just don't play one one out of conference.

I must admit I ain't the happiest guy with my Hoosiers non-con schedule. And I haven't been for quite sometime. I miss playing UK every year. I miss Mizzou. Hopefully Cig changes this.

[bucksfan2]

LOL. As I said, you crack me up sometimes. I am well aware of the Vols schedule. I always am. You should know that.

That being said IU plays as many P4 schools this year as UT does. The Hoosiers just don't play one one out of conference.

I must admit I ain't the happiest guy with my Hoosiers non-con schedule. And I haven't been for quite sometime. I miss playing UK every year. I miss Mizzou. Hopefully Cig changes this.

This isn't exactly an IU thought, but IU's non-conference schedule is terrible. But to be honest, for IU of the past decade it made sense, get three wins and you are half way to bowl eligibility.

While I am pumped to see OSU play Texas, the first game of the year isn't exactly the best spot. These teams will look totally different in Week 3 than they do in Week 1, and even more so in Week 10 than they do now. I would love to see some more standardization in CFB where Week 1 and 2 are more tune up games, than a banger of a week in week 3 prior to the conference schedule taking hold.

[Assembly Hall]

This isn't exactly an IU thought, but IU's non-conference schedule is terrible. But to be honest, for IU of the past decade it made sense, get three wins and you are half way to bowl eligibility.

While I am pumped to see OSU play Texas, the first game of the year isn't exactly the best spot. These teams will look totally different in Week 3 than they do in Week 1, and even more so in Week 10 than they do now. I would love to see some more standardization in CFB where Week 1 and 2 are more tune up games, than a banger of a week in week 3 prior to the conference schedule taking hold.

For what seemed forever IU used to have to play tOSU, Michigan, and Penn St. Add to that Sparty who was pretty decent. The Hoosiers had 4 losses before the season began. Now IU appears to have bounced up off the canvas and their schedule is being ridiculed.

I get what you are saying about week #1. And understand.

[RiverRat13]

I would love to see some more standardization in CFB where Week 1 and 2 are more tune up games, than a banger of a week in week 3 prior to the conference schedule taking hold.

TV networks would never allow this.

[bucksfan2]

TV networks would never allow this.

Could you imagine if the B1G and SEC got together and said, the first two weeks we are going to play non Power 4 teams. Then on the 3rd weekend we are going to play a SEC v B1G game. You could do it Thurs/Fri/Sat. A bye week the next week and then the season starts. That would create maybe the best week of college football until the playoff starts where teams are not exactly in terrible form.

[RichRed]

It’s only the 2nd quarter still but the Hoosiers are in a battle with ODU, leading 10-7.

[Boston Red]

Did Old Dominion run the opening kickoff back? I saw a 7-0 score with 14:48 to go in the first.

[RichRed]

Did Old Dominion run the opening kickoff back? I saw a 7-0 score with 14:48 to go in the first.

Their QB ran for a 75-yard TD on the first play from scrimmage.

[Assembly Hall]

It’s only the 2nd quarter still but the Hoosiers are in a battle with ODU, leading 10-7.

Since that one play.

Monarchs have yet to snap the ball in Indiana territory today.

Indiana has held Old Dominion to 3.5 yards per play since the Monarchs' 75-yard touchdown to start the game. Over eight legitimate drives, Old Dominion has punted six times and been intercepted twice.

Since the one play, 75 yard touchdown drive to open the game, Old Dominion does not have a drive longer than 34 yards.

[Assembly Hall]

Since that one play.

Monarchs have yet to snap the ball in Indiana territory today.

Indiana has held Old Dominion to 3.5 yards per play since the Monarchs' 75-yard touchdown to start the game. Over eight legitimate drives, Old Dominion has punted six times and been intercepted twice.

Since the one play, 75 yard touchdown drive to open the game, Old Dominion does not have a drive longer than 34 yards.

And I spoke too soon...QB does it again.

[RichRed]

First downs:

IU - 30
ODU - 10

Solid win - congrats.

[Assembly Hall]

First downs:

IU - 30
ODU - 10

Solid win - congrats.

A win? Yes. Solid? No.

[Sea Ray]

LOL. As I said, you crack me up sometimes. I am well aware of the Vols schedule. I always am. You should know that.

That being said IU plays as many P4 schools this year as UT does. The Hoosiers just don't play one one out of conference.

I must admit I ain't the happiest guy with my Hoosiers non-con schedule. And I haven't been for quite sometime. I miss playing UK every year. I miss Mizzou. Hopefully Cig changes this.

Spin it as you want. It’s a weak schedule. Admit it


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[Assembly Hall]

Spin it as you want. It’s a weak schedule. Admit it


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Don't you have some Bama fans to bother?

[Sea Ray]

Don't you have some Bama fans to bother?

I didn’t see any of the IU game yesterday. Give us a full report. How’d it go?


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[Assembly Hall]

I didn’t see any of the IU game yesterday. Give us a full report. How’d it go?


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Pretty much gave up the 2 huge plays that were the Old Dominion entire offense. IU failed to capitalize in the redzone a bazillion times. The passing game needs work. Hope Mendoza was just nervous. Need to work on a bunch of things for conference play. All that being said it was kind of similar to our first game last year.

[Playadlc]

Interesting Zen Michalski only got 1 snap Saturday. I guess the battle between him and Benson wasn't really close at all.

[Assembly Hall]

Bonds out for the year.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/indiana-safety-bryson-bonds-lost-for-the-2025-season-with-knee-injury/

[Assembly Hall]

Didn't like our play at all in the 2Q...but we cruise.

[Assembly Hall]

Hoosiers/Illini primetime:

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-sets-game-time-for-big-ten-opener-against-illinois/

[Assembly Hall]

https://x.com/Hoosier_Review/status/1966869011561410757

[Assembly Hall]

https://x.com/Hoosier_Review/status/1966869011561410757

Out for the year.

[Assembly Hall]

Drubbing of the #9 Illini. Wowsers. Didn't see a 63-10 score coming.

[Sea Ray]

Wow. What a blowout


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[Sea Ray]

Only 2 incomplete passes. Outgained Illinois 312-2 on the ground. Biggest drubbing ever of a top ten team by a non Top Ten team. Indiana could not have been more impressive. The opposite for Illinois


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[fearofpopvol1]

Looked very sound on all phases yesterday, sans the one blown coverage for the TD. Mendoza is easily the best QB they've had since Penix.

Ironic the score wasn't that much different than the Indiana State one. The game certainly felt as lopsided.

Can they win the games their supposed to and take at least one from Oregon or PSU on the road?

[Assembly Hall]

On to the next one. And looking forward to it. Ready to see how my Hoosiers fare against that vaunted Hawkeye defense.

[*BaseClogger*]

Really impressive win.

[Assembly Hall]

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/bret-bielema-said-illinois-loss-indiana-football-quotes-transcript

[Playadlc]

Indiana is 15-2 under Curt Cignetti.

15-2.

[dubc47834]

Indiana is 15-2 under Curt Cignetti.

15-2.

I LOVE IT!!!

[Assembly Hall]

Love reading this stuff:

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-power-rankings-indiana-skyrockets-after-blowout-win-over-illinois-as-illini-plummet/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2025/09/22/indiana-makes-cfp-statement-with-important-big-ten-games-looming-curt-cignetti-iu-hoosiers-football/86292201007/

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/curt-cignetti-unhappy-indiana-football-safeties-egregious-mistakes-illinois-iowa

[Assembly Hall]

Good news:

https://www.on3.com/teams/indiana-hoosiers/news/judge-rules-indiana-safety-louis-moore-eligible-for-rest-of-2025-season/

[Sea Ray]

In watching the USC-Illinois game they said that there were 8 DBs for Illinois that didn’t finish the game vs IU. No wonder IU scored at will


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[Assembly Hall]

In watching the USC-Illinois game they said that there were 8 DBs for Illinois that didn’t finish the game vs IU. No wonder IU scored at will


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Illinois held IU to 312 yards rushing...

[Revering4Blue]

Not very pretty, but a W in what has been a house of horrors for IU for decades. Stylistically, It was the type of game today that far too often had produced losses for IU under previous coaching regimes.


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[Assembly Hall]

Not very pretty, but a W in what has been a house of horrors for IU for decades. Stylistically, It was the type of game today that far too often had produced losses for IU under previous coaching regimes.


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We stole one on the road. I will take it.

[fearofpopvol1]

You had the feeling that if Gronowski had finished the game, Iowa would've won. Not that he was stellar or anything.

I know it was a conference road game and Iowa is a solid team, but IU did not seem well prepared on offense. Or they didn't seem to have a plan b. That's not going to work against Oregon so here's to hoping for some adjustments.

[Assembly Hall]

You had the feeling that if Gronowski had finished the game, Iowa would've won. Not that he was stellar or anything.

I know it was a conference road game and Iowa is a solid team, but IU did not seem well prepared on offense. Or they didn't seem to have a plan b. That's not going to work against Oregon so here's to hoping for some adjustments.

Yeah. The play calling kinda sucked. Should have been throwing it downfield all day.

[Assembly Hall]

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/wide-receiver-makai-jackson-no-longer-with-the-iu-football-program/

[Assembly Hall]

Tino out at UCLA:

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ucla-parts-with-offensive-coordinator-tino-sunseri-elevates-jerry-neuheisel-amid-staff-overhaul/

[Sea Ray]

Tino out at UCLA:

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ucla-parts-with-offensive-coordinator-tino-sunseri-elevates-jerry-neuheisel-amid-staff-overhaul/

What does this have to do with Indiana Hoosier football?

[Revering4Blue]

What does this have to do with Indiana Hoosier football?

DeShaun Foster hired Tino away from IU to replace Eric Bienemy as OC prior to this season.


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[GAC]

Indiana won the last meeting with Oregon .... September 11, 2004: Indiana won 30-24 :D

[Assembly Hall]

Indiana won the last meeting with Oregon .... September 11, 2004: Indiana won 30-24 :D

Ahhhh, the days of BenJarvus Green-Ellis. When IU football glory was a pipedream.

[fearofpopvol1]

I don't expect them to win this game but it would be a hell of an exclamation point if they did. I would think they'd move up to #2 assuming OSU beats Illinois.

That said, a loss here wouldn't kill, especially if it's competitive. I think IU is better than Penn State but now that Franklin is playing for his job that game probably has become more difficult.

[Assembly Hall]

I don't expect them to win this game but it would be a hell of an exclamation point if they did. I would think they'd move up to #2 assuming OSU beats Illinois.

That said, a loss here wouldn't kill, especially if it's competitive. I think IU is better than Penn State but now that Franklin is playing for his job that game probably has become more difficult.

No matter what the outcome of the O game, I fully expect to go into State College after the Lions are crushed by tOSU. Wouldn't be surprised if Iowa beat them before the Bucknuts do.

That being said. This could be Big Game James' ultimate moment. He gets the Nits playing some ball and defeats the Bucknuts in Columbus and dispatches the 'Cats and Hawks along the way. There very well could be a CFP spot on the line.

[Assembly Hall]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/b1g-time-indiana-meets-oregon-for-early-leg-up-in-cfp-race-obvious-missing-link-limiting-penn-state/

[Assembly Hall]

Who has the edge?

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/indiana-vs-oregon-tale-of-the-tape-college-football-playoff-contenders-square-off-on-cbs/

[Assembly Hall]

Quack. Quack.

[Sea Ray]

Impressive win. No one can say IU is not for real. Kudos


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[Assembly Hall]

LOL

https://x.com/barstoolsports/status/1977000042507735100?s=19

[GAC]

https://youtu.be/5P9PPiYDaiY

Was watching Clint the other day, and had to share this with my Hoosier friends who haven't gotten any respect for a long time (lol).

Solid win.

I'm not as familiar with your players; but in the 1Q, was that #3 Cooper who made that phenom sideline catch, then juked his way thru two defenders for the extra few yards and the 1st down?

[Assembly Hall]

https://youtu.be/5P9PPiYDaiY

Was watching Clint the other day, and had to share this with my Hoosier friends who haven't gotten any respect for a long time (lol).

Solid win.

I'm not as familiar with your players; but in the 1Q, was that #3 Cooper who made that phenom sideline catch, then juked his way thru two defenders for the extra few yards and the 1st down?

Cooper is a stud. IU has several dudes on the squad.

[fearofpopvol1]

Wasn't expecting it, but didn't not think they couldn't win. I was very concerned with all the 4th and long conversions Oregon made but otherwise, the defense was excellent.

Historic day for the program. And with PSU tanking, the path on paper appears pretty favorable though in many ways, though it'll probably become a lot harder with a target on their back.

[Sea Ray]

Wasn't expecting it, but didn't not think they couldn't win. I was very concerned with all the 4th and long conversions Oregon made but otherwise, the defense was excellent.

Historic day for the program. And with PSU tanking, the path on paper appears pretty favorable though in many ways, though it'll probably become a lot harder with a target on their back.

Didn’t not think they couldn’t win? My head is spinning


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[GAC]

Both Ohio State and Indiana have similar, and rather easy (imo) schedules left, share common opponents .... Wisconsin, Penn State, Purdue, UCLA.

Ohio State - Indiana B1G Championship game if it remains unchanged. Lots of football left though.

[RedTeamGo!]

LOL

https://x.com/barstoolsports/status/1977000042507735100?s=19

As an OSU fan, I am glad Portnoy is being exposed as an absolute idiot to a national audience.

[Assembly Hall]

As an OSU fan, I am glad Portnoy is being exposed as an absolute idiot to a national audience.

I can't stand the guy but I do like his disdain for the SEC.

[Assembly Hall]

Cig ain't going anywhere?

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/curt-cignetti-doesnt-have-to-leave-indiana-to-reach-college-footballs-top-tier-hes-already-there/

[RichRed]

Unless the Hoosiers see a major decline, which I doubt, they won’t just build a statue, they’ll change the whole name of the town. “Welcome to Cignettiton!” (Ok, so it doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue.)

[fearofpopvol1]

Cigs to stay.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46617941/indiana-announces-new-8-year-93m-contract-coach-cignetti


Indiana has reached a new eight-year contract with Curt Cignetti, which will make him one of the highest-paid football coaches in the FBS with an annual average salary of about $11.6 million, the university announced Thursday.

Cignetti guided the Hoosiers to a 10-2 record and a surprising College Football Playoff appearance in his first season at the school in 2024. This season, the No. 3 Hoosiers are 6-0 heading into Saturday's game against Michigan State.

[SunDeck]

“I couldn’t be more proud to be a Hoosier, and I plan on retiring as a Hoosier,” Cignetti said in a video. “The way this state has embraced us and our success in football has meant more to me than anything else. I just wanted to get on camera and let you know that Curt Cignetti is going to work daily to make Indiana the best they can be.”


I feel like Brian Kelly said that about another Indiana school too, but for now it's a very good sign.

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[dubc47834]

Hell yeah...lfg!!!!

Go hoosiers!!!

[RichRed]

To think, a decade ago Cignetti was a 54-year-old D-II coach making 150k a year (hardly anything to sneeze at but still…). What an incredible, improbable mid/late career ascent he’s had.

[Assembly Hall]

To think, a decade ago Cignetti was a 54-year-old D-II coach making 150k a year (hardly anything to sneeze at but still…). What an incredible, improbable mid/late career ascent he’s had.

Hopefully I can emulate what Cig has done. And I would even settle for a tad less money!!! Although instead of a statue I want a stadium named after me. Wait. There already is.

[GAC]

Great move by Indiana. Shows commitment. There was also a rumor that Penn State was going to go after him. The Hoosiers put the nail in the coffin to that rumor.

[bucksfan2]

For the IU fans, is IU becoming a football school?

I mean Cigs wins, google him, but what he has done over the past two years has been beyond impressive. If you can win like Cigs has done, and can get paid handsomely for it, I think staying in Bloomington is far better than heading to Happy Valley.

I wonder if this is the type of job where the pressure isn't as high because once January rolls around most people are focused on basketball as opposed to football.

[SunDeck]

Maybe it depends on what happens with the BB program in the next 2-3 years, but I'd say for the most part, it's going to be hard to ever say IU's fan base likes football more. The basketball team hasn't been relevant nationally for a long time and yet Assembly Hall is basically always sold out. But who knows? This is all so new to IU fans and they are so accustomed to football mediocrity that actually going into the stadium after tailgating is just now starting to seem like an option. One thing is for sure, Mrs.Sundeck and I (not really football fans at all) are seriously considering renting our house out (10 minute walk to Nick's) for football weekends next year and using the money for mini vacations to our favorite cities.

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[Assembly Hall]

Heismendoza with a helluva game yesterday.

[Assembly Hall]

Forgot to mention this but IU's victory over Sparty yesterday marked the first time that the Hoosiers have won "The Brass Spittoon" in consecutive years since '67 and '68.

[fearofpopvol1]

Miami's loss was a good thing. Impressive win all around, even if it was to be expected.

Even though Penn State is down, I still wonder how that game will go on the road. I expect that one to be tough. UCLA has been very good in conference play too. I'm sure they're going to get harder with the target on their back now.

[Assembly Hall]

"Big Noon Kickoff" will be in Bloomington this Saturday.

[Sea Ray]

"Big Noon Kickoff" will be in Bloomington this Saturday.

Good for them! :thumbup:

I suspect they'll expose UCLA

[Assembly Hall]

Cig's weekly presser:

https://www.insidethehall.com/2025/10/20/video-quotes-curt-cignetti-previews-saturdays-matchup-against-ucla/

[Assembly Hall]

Elijah Sarratt...

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/elijah-sarratt-followed-curt-cignetti-indiana-became-star-shadows

[RichRed]

Elijah Sarratt...

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/elijah-sarratt-followed-curt-cignetti-indiana-became-star-shadows

Sarratt quickly became one of my favorite players at JMU. Tough as nails with gorilla glue for hands. Happy to see his continued success at Indiana, albeit with a hint of jealousy.

[Assembly Hall]

SI's quick take on IU's close win over the rejuvenated Bruins.

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/instant-observations-indiana-football-win-ucla-curt-cignetti-fernando-mendoza-aiden-fisher

[Assembly Hall]

Indiana is the first Power 4 school with two 50-point conference wins in a single season since 2018 Clemson, according to ESPN Research.

The Tigers finished that year 15-0 and won the national championship.

[fearofpopvol1]

Can't say anything other than the best of things about the UCLA game. Cigs said all the right things beforehand too.

Two road games upcoming. Can't believe they're favored on the road against MD by 21.5. I know they've lost 3 in a row and have been terrible in conference play, but still.

[Assembly Hall]

Can't say anything other than the best of things about the UCLA game. Cigs said all the right things beforehand too.

Two road games upcoming. Can't believe they're favored on the road against MD by 21.5. I know they've lost 3 in a row and have been terrible in conference play, but still.

They all make me nervous now! And I like it!

[Sea Ray]

Indiana is the first Power 4 school with two 50-point conference wins in a single season since 2018 Clemson, according to ESPN Research.

The Tigers finished that year 15-0 and won the national championship.

That stat does not reflect well on the Big Ten


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[Sea Ray]

Can't say anything other than the best of things about the UCLA game. Cigs said all the right things beforehand too.

Two road games upcoming. Can't believe they're favored on the road against MD by 21.5. I know they've lost 3 in a row and have been terrible in conference play, but still.

Another patsy Big Ten game


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[Assembly Hall]

Another patsy Big Ten game


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[Sea Ray]

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How would you describe it?

[RiverRat13]

Indiana is now #1 in SP+ rankings.

[Sea Ray]

Indiana is now #1 in SP+ rankings.

They've earned it. Great story. I'd still like to see them play some better teams but they've done what good teams are supposed to do vs sorry teams

[Boss-Hog]

They've earned it. Great story. I'd still like to see them play some better teams but they've done what good teams are supposed to do vs sorry teamsYou've already been beating a dead horse with repeatedly going to this topic in the NCAA thread, so don't be surprised when people aren't suckered in to discussing the same thing with you in the Indiana thread.

[Sea Ray]

You've already been beating a dead horse with repeatedly going to this topic in the NCAA thread, so don't be surprised when people aren't suckered in to discussing the same thing with you in the Indiana thread.

Every week this story advances Boss. That's how football works. Every week there's a new slate of games that are won and lost. Rankings change accordingly. A lot to discuss.

[Assembly Hall]

Indiana is now #1 in SP+ rankings.

What? Not Bama?

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46128861/2025-college-football-sp+-rankings-all-136-fbs-teams

[Boss-Hog]

Every week this story advances Boss. That's how football works. Every week there's a new slate of games that are won and lost. Rankings change accordingly. A lot to discuss.Yes, but the schedules are the schedules. It's not like anything can be done about them at this point regardless of teams' records and the rankings changing weekly, so even if someone agrees with you, nothing can be done about the problem.

[Sea Ray]

Yes, but the schedules are the schedules. It's not like anything can be done about them at this point regardless of teams' records and the rankings changing weekly, so even if someone agrees with you, nothing can be done about the problem.

Most of the stuff we talk about as sports fans fall under the category of “nothing can be done “. Mike Brown owning the Bengals is an example

I don’t bring this up with the goal of proposing a solution. It’s to illustrate a point and it is what it is. Every week there are more facts to ponder this point

To be clear, my point is not that the Big Ten is overall bad in football. My point is that the games are not exciting or compelling to watch for the general non biased football fan


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[Boss-Hog]

Most of the stuff we talk about as sports fans fall under the category of “nothing can be done “. Mike Brown owning the Bengals is an example

I don’t bring this up with the goal of proposing a solution. It’s to illustrate a point and it is what it is. Every week there are more facts to ponder this point

To be clear, my point is not that the Big Ten is overall bad in football. My point is that the games are not exciting or compelling to watch for the general non biased football fan


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt's very repetitive when the same argument is made over and over again, and now, in multiple threads, so you've more than made your stance clear on the topic: you don't find most Big Ten games compelling. That's completely fine to have that opinion, but I don't know what you're otherwise expecting by repeatedly making this same argument.

[*BaseClogger*]

What? Not Bama?

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46128861/2025-college-football-sp+-rankings-all-136-fbs-teams

That top three is B1G! I look forward to the playoff when this nonsense will be settled on the field.

[fearofpopvol1]

Indiana is the first Power 4 school with two 50-point conference wins in a single season since 2018 Clemson, according to ESPN Research.

The Tigers finished that year 15-0 and won the national championship.

Also worth pointing out, that Clemson team only played two ranked opponents that season, who later became unranked. Proving that if you beat the crap out of everyone you play, it doesn't really matter. When the season started, IU were slated to play 3 ranked teams before PSU crumbled.

[Sea Ray]

Also worth pointing out, that Clemson team only played two ranked opponents that season, who later became unranked. Proving that if you beat the crap out of everyone you play, it doesn't really matter. When the season started, IU were slated to play 3 ranked teams before PSU crumbled.

It's clearly an advantage to have a weak schedule. Having all those bye weeks allows guys to get rested and you can "get up" for the big games. In the NFL that worked for Tom Brady in NE for years

[Assembly Hall]

E.J. Williams...

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/a-long-time-coming-iu-footballs-e-j-williams-passing-career-bests-set-five-years-ago/

[Roy Tucker]

Forgot to mention this but IU's victory over Sparty yesterday marked the first time that the Hoosiers have won "The Brass Spittoon" in consecutive years since '67 and '68.

I remember John Isenbarger.

[Assembly Hall]

I thought Maryland was better than that. On to Happy Valley.

[JBChance]

I thought Maryland was better than that. On to Happy Valley.

Pretty clear to me that the only game IU and OSU have left that is a test is the BIG10 championship when they meet. TTUN just had trouble with Purdue in Ann Arbor.


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[Assembly Hall]

Pretty clear to me that the only game IU and OSU have left that is a test is the BIG10 championship when they meet. TTUN just had trouble with Purdue in Ann Arbor.


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Hey. Don't sell Purdue short.....well go ahead!

[Playadlc]

I remember John Isenbarger.

Punt, John, punt!

[fearofpopvol1]

The thing that really impresses me about this team and isn't talked enough about (in my opinion) nationally is the O-line. What an incredible get Coogan was. Also, Evans wasn't even in the starting line-up yesterday either. Having him out against Penn State isn't ideal. Going to need him back soon.

[Assembly Hall]

IU is a 13.5 point favorite @ Happy Valley.

[RedTeamGo!]

IU is a 13.5 point favorite @ Happy Valley.

Is this a sentence you ever thought you would type in your lifetime?

Truly remarkable what Cig has done.

[Assembly Hall]

Is this a sentence you ever thought you would type in your lifetime?

Truly remarkable what Cig has done.

Never in my wildest dreams.

[JBChance]

Is this a sentence you ever thought you would type in your lifetime?

Truly remarkable what Cig has done.

Yeah that’s amazing - I am interested t see if the Nittany Lions have any fight left.


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[JBChance]

Mendoza playing a bit tight - trying to force it downfield for the int when he had a wide open guy in the flat for a first down. Needs to stay patient.

Fully expect them to drive down here for the lead. Penn State and the crowd are fired up though


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[Roy Tucker]

IU is in trouble.

[JBChance]

Gutsy drive wow


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[LiferJim]

What a catch to win that game!


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[Assembly Hall]

Never a doubt! Lol. First win ever in Happy Valley.

[Sea Ray]

Exciting win over a team winless in the Big Ten. That kind of performance by IU would’ve resulted in a loss against any SEC school this year. These are the benefits of playing a weak schedule


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[dubc47834]

Exciting win over a team winless in the Big Ten. That kind of performance by IU would’ve resulted in a loss against any SEC school this year. These are the benefits of playing a weak schedule


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Youre such a hater! PSU's roster hasn't changed from the team that was ranked #3 earlier in the year. I was worried going in to this game for good reason. You can say it's a weak schedule, but they have beat the brakes off the good teams, and beat Oregon. This is a better IU team than last year, they are the real deal. The SEC is a good league, but they have weak teams also.

[Assembly Hall]

Fernando...

https://www.si.com/college-football/fernando-mendoza-delivers-heisman-moment-indiana-comeback-penn-state

[SunDeck]

Exciting win over a team winless in the Big Ten. That kind of performance by IU would’ve resulted in a loss against any SEC school this year. These are the benefits of playing a weak schedule


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You're saying they would lose to Arkansas?

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[RedTeamGo!]

Exciting win over a team winless in the Big Ten. That kind of performance by IU would’ve resulted in a loss against any SEC school this year. These are the benefits of playing a weak schedule


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Lmao

Penn State probably had like at least 5-6 defensive players that will be on NFL rosters this time next year. Can any SEC teams say that outside of Georgia and Bama?

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Arkansas.
You're saying they would lose to Arkansas?

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Penn State beats Arkansas by at least 14

[*BaseClogger*]

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[Sea Ray]

Youre such a hater! PSU's roster hasn't changed from the team that was ranked #3 earlier in the year. I was worried going in to this game for good reason. You can say it's a weak schedule, but they have beat the brakes off the good teams, and beat Oregon. This is a better IU team than last year, they are the real deal. The SEC is a good league, but they have weak teams also.

I sure don’t hate IU. I’d love to see them go far this year.

I call ‘em like I see ‘em and I don’t bite my tongue just ‘cause it might offend some loser like you


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[Sea Ray]

Arkansas.
You're saying they would lose to Arkansas?

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The way they played yesterday? You bet. Petrino’s offense would’ve put up far more points than whatever that was from PSU


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[SunDeck]

The way they played yesterday? You bet. Petrino’s offense would’ve put up far more points than whatever that was from PSU


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[dubc47834]

I sure don’t hate IU. I’d love to see them go far this year.

I call ‘em like I see ‘em and I don’t bite my tongue just ‘cause it might offend some loser like you


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I know we'd beat a sorry Volunteer team that's barely hanging on at the bottom of the Top 25 rankings. Talk about some losers!

[Assembly Hall]

I know we'd beat a sorry Volunteer team that's barely hanging on at the bottom of the Top 25 rankings. Talk about some losers!

Hey now. Thanks to Tennessee's quality showing yesterday they will move up 10 spots in the polls.

[dubc47834]

Hey now. Thanks to Tennessee's quality showing yesterday they will move up 10 spots in the polls.

Nope...#21 now

[*BaseClogger*]

Tennessee plays four non-conference games this year:

East Tennessee State (5-5, 4th in Southern)
Syracuse (3-7, 16th in ACC)
UAB (3-6, 12th in American)
New Mexico State (3-6, 10th in CUSA)

It must be nice playing in a conference that allows that to happen. It's a travesty for football fans everywhere they aren't given the opportunity to see such a mighty team match up with more compelling non-conference opponents.

[Sea Ray]

I know we'd beat a sorry Volunteer team that's barely hanging on at the bottom of the Top 25 rankings. Talk about some losers!

My Volunteers are similar to my Bengals. Fabulous offense, terrible defense. One slight difference is that Tennessee can rush the passer. Bengals absolutely cannot.

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Tennessee plays four non-conference games this year:

East Tennessee State (5-5, 4th in Southern)
Syracuse (3-7, 16th in ACC)
UAB (3-6, 12th in American)
New Mexico State (3-6, 10th in CUSA)

It must be nice playing in a conference that allows that to happen. It's a travesty for football fans everywhere they aren't given the opportunity to see such a mighty team match up with more compelling non-conference opponents.

Syracuse was a much better team before their QB suffered a season ending injury in late September. They were a worthy non conference opponent when Tennessee played them

[Sea Ray]

Nope...#21 now

I think that's about right

[Assembly Hall]

11-0 for the first time ever.

[Assembly Hall]

Got one from Penn St.

https://hoosierhuddle.com/2025/11/16/hoosiers-flip-2026-wide-receiver-lavar-keys-from-penn-state/

[Assembly Hall]

Just came across this concerning Cig:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oth5vWSjjms

[fearofpopvol1]

Wondering if IU goes after McLaughin. Seems like he'd go there in a heartbeat if they called. As long as ND doesn't try to snag him first.

[Assembly Hall]

I got my wish. Playing the Buckeyes for the B1G title. If you want to be the best you got to beat the best.

[dubc47834]

I got my wish. Playing the Buckeyes for the B1G title. If you want to be the best you got to beat the best.

Man...hoping for a great game!

[Kingspoint]

Jets GM was at the IND/PSU game.

[fearofpopvol1]

OSU 5.5 point favorites.

Curious to see the attendance. We know OSU will travel but Bloomington is closer plus you have a lot of Hoosier fans in Indy too. Then again, I don't know how tickets are/were distributed.

[gonelong]

OSU 5.5 point favorites.

Curious to see the attendance. We know OSU will travel but Bloomington is closer plus you have a lot of Hoosier fans in Indy too. Then again, I don't know how tickets are/were distributed.

Indy secured their place first, have to assume their fans began snapping them up once that was certain. I would think the crowd will be a heavy Indiana lean (60/40 or better).

[Strikes Out Looking]

Indy secured their place first, have to assume their fans began snapping them up once that was certain. I would think the crowd will be a heavy Indiana lean (60/40 or better).

Plus IU has a basketball game in Indy earlier in the day.

[fearofpopvol1]

Wondering if IU goes after McLaughin. Seems like he'd go there in a heartbeat if they called. As long as ND doesn't try to snag him first.

To answer my own question, the answer appears to be no. Heading to Murray State.

[Assembly Hall]

To answer my own question, the answer appears to be no. Heading to Murray State.

Wish the kid well. Who knows, he could eventually end up in Bloomington.

[Sea Ray]

To answer my own question, the answer appears to be no. Heading to Murray State.

It sounds like his offers came from Valparaiso, Ball State and Murray…far cry from Notre Dame or IU


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[RedTeamGo!]

GG Hoosiers! Better team won, well deserved. Hell of a season and not over yet!

[dubc47834]

GG Hoosiers! Better team won, well deserved. Hell of a season and not over yet!

Thank you!

Great game. This is new for us Hoosier fans. We played a great game. We've had a great season. Everything else is gravy!

[gonelong]

Thank you!

Great game. This is new for us Hoosier fans. We played a great game. We've had a great season. Everything else is gravy!

Fun game. Celebrate it!

[dubc47834]

Fun game. Celebrate it!

Absolutely...with some more Jack Daniels

[SunDeck]

Think I'll walk downtown and join the riot.

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[Assembly Hall]

I can't believe it!

[dubc47834]

Heismendoza!!!

[Strikes Out Looking]

Think I'll walk downtown and join the riot.

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What was it like last night? I was there in 84 when we beat UNC and that was the closest I ever got to campus pandemonium and why I will excuse Dan Dakich for every stupid thing he does during his lifetime. (IYKYK)

[Playadlc]

Greatest sporting event I've ever attended.

What a moment.

[SunDeck]

What was it like last night? I was there in 84 when we beat UNC and that was the closest I ever got to campus pandemonium and why I will excuse Dan Dakich for every stupid thing he does during his lifetime. (IYKYK)We decided to stay home and leave it to the kids, but I could hear downtown cheering from our back balcony about 8-9 blocks from Sample Gates.

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[dubc47834]

We decided to stay home and leave it to the kids, but I could hear downtown cheering from our back balcony about 8-9 blocks from Sample Gates.

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I would love to have been at Samples Gate last night, or even today. My daughter is an IU grad, our picture book is full of Samples Gate.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Somewhere, Herman B. Wells is smiling.

[Assembly Hall]

I have been informed that IU has never played Bama in football. But they did play Oklahoma in 1928. A game in which the Hoosiers won 10-7.

[SunDeck]

I would love to have been at Samples Gate last night, or even today. My daughter is an IU grad, our picture book is full of Samples Gate.I have photo bombed dozens of cap and gown photos there.

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[Sea Ray]

Absolutely...with some more Jack Daniels

Jack is fun to party with, I must say...

[goreds2]

Schwarber backs Indiana at Peach Bowl, takes selfies with fans


Schwarber’s love for his alma mater has been on display throughout his pro career. He went back to campus in 2016 after the Cubs’ World Series win. In October 2024, he donned shoulder pads, an Indiana football jersey and an IU baseball helmet and served as the guest picker on ESPN’s “College Gameday” when the pregame show broadcast live from Bloomington, Ind.

https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/t_2x1/t_w1536/mlb/pu6z1zn6utqqh3vw938z.jpg


https://www.mlb.com/news/kyle-schwarber-peach-bowl-selfie

[RichRed]

Nice article on the JMUsiers who’ve helped IU get to the championship game.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47631743/college-football-playoff-indiana-hoosiers-james-madison-core-title

[Playadlc]

Just one more.

Let's go.

[LiferJim]

Wooohoo. Go IU!


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[Roy Tucker]

Refs miss a cheap shot at the Indiana QB.

Hoosiers 3-0.

[wally post]

Holy crap! Bain looks incredible on that last series. Are the Bengals smart enough to draft him if he’s available?

[Roy Tucker]

15 play drive by IU. They lead 10-0.

[LiferJim]

Not a fan of that conservative 1st half ending, but Hoosiers defense is playing phenomenal


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[LiferJim]

Not a fan of that conservative 1st half ending, but Hoosiers defense is playing phenomenal


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With Miami now scoring, hope that doesn’t come back to haunt. Go IU!


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[RiverRat13]

I think IU needs a turnover if they are to score again.

[RiverRat13]

I think IU needs a turnover if they are to score again.

Or a blocked punt...

Miami is starting to take over up front on both sides of the ball.

[RiverRat13]

What a run by Mendoza!

[Roy Tucker]

What a run by Mendoza!

That’s one for the all time highlight reel!!

[RedTeamGo!]

I think Cig realized his DL was ground down and that’s why he went for it on 4th and 5. Probably going to win a natty because of that decision

[Reds Freak]

I'll never not be in disbelief at what Indiana has done.

[The Operator]

What a game. Congrats to all you Hoosier fans!

[Roy Tucker]

Quite the ballgame

[LiferJim]

Wooohooo! Love it! Great game!


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[RichRed]

Congrats, Hoosiers! Who plays Cignetti in the movie? :)

What an incredible story.

[SunDeck]

There are helicopters flying all over downtown. Kirkwood Ave. is packed.

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[SunDeck]

It's not a natty until someone lights the sofa.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260120/6d1090bcb9f670acb97133607ecfb988.jpg

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[Sea Ray]

There are helicopters flying all over downtown. Kirkwood Ave. is packed.

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Cancel classes today!

[Sea Ray]

Indiana QB Alberto Mendoza is entering the transfer portal, sources tell me and
@chris_hummer
.

Mendoza, the younger brother of Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, was IU’s backup QB this year. In limited action, was 18 of 24 for 286 yards with five TD passes. Also ran for 190 yards

https://x.com/mzenitz/status/2013591857125564590?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

[Assembly Hall]

Still can't believe it. My Hoosiers win a natty in...football? Pinch me.

[Sea Ray]

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[dubc47834]

I think Cig realized his DL was ground down and that’s why he went for it on 4th and 5. Probably going to win a natty because of that decision

I highly disagreed with going for it after the TO. What do I know...lol! Great effort by Mendoza, thrilled it worked out!

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Love this!

[SunDeck]

I highly disagreed with going for it after the TO. What do I know...lol! Great effort by Mendoza, thrilled it worked out!

I think a lot of people disagreed with it. What IU had going for them is that on 4th and 5, UM was defending the pass and it's hard to cover that AND a QB draw. The call kind of said everything there is to know about this team. Meticulous prep, trust the process, trust that the execution will follow.

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[LiferJim]

I highly disagreed with going for it after the TO. What do I know...lol! Great effort by Mendoza, thrilled it worked out!

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Love this!

I think he saw how poorly his defense was playing in that second half and he had little faith they could stop Miami from scoring another touchdown, with only a 6 point lead. Definitely a ballsy move, but I’m very happy it worked. It was kind of odd though, because he was extremely conservative on that last drive of the 1st half, where I think Indiana could have gotten into field goal range. I didn’t mind the first down run, but why let all that time run off that clock and then throw the ball. Didn’t make sense to me, but the final results speak for themselves.

He’s definitely a legend now!


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[Revering4Blue]

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[LiferJim]

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Love that! Congratulations Rev!


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[Assembly Hall]

I think he saw how poorly his defense was playing in that second half and he had little faith they could stop Miami from scoring another touchdown, with only a 6 point lead. Definitely a ballsy move, but I’m very happy it worked. It was kind of odd though, because he was extremely conservative on that last drive of the 1st half, where I think Indiana could have gotten into field goal range. I didn’t mind the first down run, but why let all that time run off that clock and then throw the ball. Didn’t make sense to me, but the final results speak for themselves.

He’s definitely a legend now!


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I don't think Cig was too happy about that last possession of the 1st half.

[LiferJim]

I don't think Cig was too happy about that last possession of the 1st half.

Yea, you’re probably right and it was probably Shanahans decisions on that possession. Cig is a perfectionist and the more I think about it, he probably was pissed. It was definitely nice to see a smile on his face as the game ended though.


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[goreds2]

Thought the Indiana fans here would enjoy this interview.

1-22-26 Willie Cunningham with Luke Brennaman
January 22, 2026 • 19 mins
Willie talks with the grandson of legendary Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman, and the son of NFL and MLB play-by-play broadcaster Thom Brennaman, Luke Brennaman, about his call earlier this week of the Indiana Hoosiers in the National Title game.

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/71-bill-cunningham-20785499/episode/1-22-26-willie-with-luke-brennaman-318754732/

[Assembly Hall]

Mendoza declares. Shocker.

[RedTeamGo!]

Mendoza declares. Shocker.

Did he still have eligibility?

[dubc47834]

Did he still have eligibility?

He had one year left.

[SunDeck]

Mendoza declares. Shocker.Fernando, may I introduce you to Tom Brady?

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[GAC]

I wish the kid well. Think he'll be the #1 pick in the first round? That usually doesn't fare well for QBs coming out of college. LOL

[GAC]

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[Assembly Hall]

TDs in review...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-m3aYem2g0&t=2s