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Cignetti and Lanning Agree: We Need To Change The CFB Calendar

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The college football calendar is broken; this much is a given. Top seeds have nearly a month off before the playoffs, and coaches of those teams must woo transfers while actively preparing for playoff games. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has been campaigning to change the calendar for a while. On Saturday, he gained an unlikely ally in this pursuit: his opposing coach in the Peach Bowl, Indiana’s Curt Cignetti.

Portal Haul Continues as IU Adds Sanks

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Written by: TJ Inman Career Stats (2024 and 2025) 2024 – 12 games – 42 total tackles, 1 TFL 2025 – 12 games – 50 total tackles, 26 solo, 4 passes broken up and 1 forced fumble Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers are in the midst of preparation for the Peach Bowl as they […]

Hoosiers Dominate Alabama in Rose Bowl 38-3

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By Matt St. Charles The Indiana Hoosiers handily beat Alabama in the Rose Bowl 38-3 to advance to the College Football Playoff Semifinals. With their first Bowl win since 1991, they’re headed to Atlanta to match up with Oregon.  After Fernando Mendoza was sacked twice on the opening drive, it seemed like the Crimson Tide […]

Rose Bowl Primer – Indiana Hoosiers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

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On January 1, 2026, the #1 Indiana Hoosiers face #9 Alabama Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl CFP Quarterfinal at Pasadena, CA. Indiana is undefeated (13-0) while Alabama has three losses (11-3). This historical matchup offers both teams a chance to advance in the College Football Playoff amidst forecasted rainy conditions.

Know Your Opponent: Alabama Crimson Tide

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In a thrilling College Football Playoff match, Alabama’s Isaiah Horton celebrated a touchdown against Oklahoma. The Crimson Tide, under Coach Kalen DeBoer, boasts an impressive overall record and significant postseason experience. Their offense relies heavily on a powerful passing game, while the defense, notably a strong secondary, faces Indiana’s talented quarterback.