Indiana’s Curt Cignetti is ‘stalking complacency’ as Hoosiers get ready to begin their title defense
Cignetti says Indiana must keep its edge after a 16-0 title run as new quarterback Josh Hoover and receiver Nick Marsh join the roster.
- On Thursday at Big Ten media days in Chicago, Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said he is "stalking complacency" to prevent a championship hangover following his team's 2025 national title.
- Cignetti orchestrated a stunning two-year turnaround, leading the Hoosiers to a 27-2 record and a 2025 national title, one of the most remarkable transformations in college football history.
- Indiana must replace Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who left for the NFL Draft, with new starter Josh Hoover joining 18 transfer newcomers to sustain the championship edge.
- Defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker emphasized the team's relentless mindset, stating, "We prepare in a way we wouldn't think we're being hunted," signaling their focus on maintaining dominance.
- Indiana has secured verbal commitments from five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales and 2028 quarterback Lukas Prock over the past two weeks, positioning the Hoosiers for sustained annual contention.
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Big Ten notebook: Indiana ready for more after historic ’25 season - Regional Media News
The Indiana football team got to take quite a victory lap this offseason. A national championship is always sweet, but it probably tasted that much better coming from a program that was the losingest in college football history at this time last year. After the Hoosiers reveled in finishing off the first 16-0 season in modern college football history, coach Curt Cignetti is ready for more. "I'm really excited. I've been on vacation long enough,"…
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Indiana’s Curt Cignetti is ‘stalking complacency’ as Hoosiers get ready to begin their title defense
CHICAGO (AP) — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti says he’s “stalking complacency” as he makes sure there’s no championship hangover now that he’s orchestrated one of the most remarkable turnarounds in
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Indiana's Curt Cignetti is 'stalking complacency' as Hoosiers get ready to begin their title defense
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti says he’s “stalking complacency” as he makes sure there’s no championship hangover now that he’s orchestrated one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college football history.
Big Ten notebook: Indiana ready for more after historic ’25 season
The Indiana football team got to take quite a victory lap this offseason. A national championship is always sweet, but it probably tasted that much better coming from a program that was the losingest in college football history at this time last year....
IU football coach Curt Cignetti Big Ten media day breakout session
CHICAGO — Watch as IU football coach took 30 minutes of questions at Big Ten Media Day. Set to commence his third season as the IU head coach, Cignetti is 27-2 in two seasons in Bloomington, with a national title and Big Ten title to his credit. Video courtesy of the Big Ten. For complete coverage of IU football, GO HERE. The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” You can follow us on X: @daily_hoosier and fin…
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