Coach Cignetti Show Recap: ‘You Have to Be Humble and Hungry in Your Preparation’
Head Coach Curt Cignetti sat down with “Voice of the Hoosiers” Don Fischer for another episode of “Inside IU Football.” Over the course of the hour-long show, Coach Cig spoke on how he feels the Hoosiers are playing and what he wants to see from the team heading into their matchup against a red-hot UCLA team on Saturday.
The Reactionary Preview: IUFB vs UCLA
They gutted out a win against Maryland at home last week and beat MSU on the road the week before 38-13. Does 38-13 vs MSU look familiar? Well that’s the same score IU beat them in Bloomington.
We’ll break it all down on this weeks Reactionary Preview.
Dynamic Duo: How Cooper and Sarratt Are Powering Indiana’s Offense
Omar Cooper Jr. and Elijah Sarratt have become one of college football’s most explosive wide receiver duos. Through chemistry, competition, and a relentless work ethic, the two have elevated Indiana’s offense — and put the Hoosiers firmly in the national spotlight.
The Reactionary Take: IUFB vs Michigan State
With the 38-13 win, IU moves to 7-0 and takes the #2 spot in the AP top 25 with a relatively easy win over Michigan State and also takes the Old Brass Spittoon for the second year in a row under HC Curt Cignetti.
No. 2 Hoosiers Ready for a Rejuvenated UCLA in Big Noon Clash
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti isn’t overlooking UCLA despite its 3-4 record. With a revamped staff, a dominant rushing attack, and dual-threat quarterback Nico Iamaleava leading the charge, the Bruins look like a completely different team heading into Saturday’s Big Noon showdown in Bloomington.
Notes and Quotes From Curt Cignetti vs UCLA
Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti met with the media to discuss the Hoosiers 38-13 win over Michigan State and preview IU’s next game against UCLA.
Air Raid in Bloomington: Hoosiers Dominate Spittoon Showdown
Indiana’s air attack soared in a rainy rivalry showdown, torching Michigan State for 332 passing yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the charge as the Hoosiers claimed their second straight Old Brass Spittoon, proving their passing game is among the nation’s most dangerous.
‘Heis-Mendoza’ Shines on a Stormy Saturday
If last week’s performance against Oregon introduced the rest of America to Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman campaign, Saturday’s performance against Michigan State made him the frontrunner. The Indiana quarterback finished the 38-13 victory with a staggering 24-28 passing, 332 yards, 4 TDs, and 18 rushing yards.
Matchup to Watch: Curt Cignetti vs. Complacency
If last week was the Duck hunt, this week is Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti’s hunt against complacency.
Cignetti Inks New Deal with IU Through 2033
Indiana University Release
Bloomington, Ind. – Indiana University and IU Football Coach Curt Cignetti have agreed to terms on a new eight-year contract with an average annual compensation of approximately $11.6 million. Cignetti’s new contract runs through November 30, 2033.