Cignetti and Lanning Agree: We Need To Change The CFB Calendar
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.
Familiar Foe, Bigger Stakes: Indiana and Oregon Set for Peach Bowl Rematch
After a dominant Rose Bowl win, Indiana turns its attention to a familiar foe in Oregon. The Hoosiers defeated the Ducks earlier this season, but with both teams evolved and a title-game berth at stake, the Peach Bowl rematch promises to test everything Indiana has built.
Watch: Indiana’s Curt Cignetti and Oregon’s Dan Lanning Discuss the Peach Bowl
The head coaches of Oregon and Indiana held a media session before the Peach Bowl, focusing on the upcoming rematch between the Hoosiers and the Ducks. They discussed team preparations, strategies, and expectations for the high-stakes game that is set to showcase their rivalry on the field.
Matchup to Watch: Indiana’s Wide Receivers vs Oregon’s Cornerbacks
In the week’s biggest game, the biggest matchup to watch will be Indiana’s physical and talented wide receivers going against the talented, but young Oregon defensive backs. It is a matchup that was mentioned by both Curt Cignetti of Indiana and Dan Lanning, the head coach at Oregon.