Indiana doesn’t get second chances. The Hoosiers went 15-0 through a schedule everyone said would expose them. They dominated the Big Ten gauntlet. Monday night against Miami represents the finish line on a two-year rebuild. Curt Cignetti’s comments this week suggest he’s spending zero energy celebrating what got them here.
A reporter asked Cignetti whether rival coaches would flock to Bloomington this offseason trying to copy Indiana’s blueprint. The answer came fast. “I’m not one to entertain visitors too much in the office,” Cignetti said, per Adam Rittenberg on X Friday. “I prefer to watch tape and keep growing and learning.” Translation: He’s not running a coaching clinic. He’s got work to do.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti, on whether other coaches would rush to Bloomington this offseason in hopes of replicating what IU did.”I’m not one to entertain visitors too much in the office. I prefer to watch tape and keep growing and learning.”
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) January 18, 2026
The roster Cignetti assembled tells you everything about his philosophy. Indiana’s 22 starters average 4.3 years of college experience. Seven guys have played five-plus seasons. The Hoosiers didn’t rebuild through high school recruiting. They raided the transfer portal for veterans who already knew how to win. That experience advantage fueled the second-best point differential in 50 years of FBS football…