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Indiana Hoosiers coach’s brilliant response to driving the pace car at 2026 Indy 500

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti delivered one of the best one-liners of the Indianapolis 500 weekend after driving the pace car before Sunday’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Look: Some of the sights and sounds from Curt Cignetti’s day at the Indy 500

IU football coach Curt Cignetti was the honorary pace car driver to start the 2026 Indianapolis 500. Below are some of the sights and sounds from his day via social media.

Curt Cignetti News / Ball Exclusives / May 24

Watch: Indiana HC Curt Cignetti drives pace car at Indy 500

The 2026 Indianapolis 500 is here and it was started off by a local legend. Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti was the pace car driver on Sunday, making several laps around the track before the race began.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / May 24

Indiana Basketball Early Contender for 2028 Five-Star Antoine Caughman Jr.

Head man Darian DeVries and Indiana continue to toss their hat in the ring for high school prospects. Over the past week, the Hoosiers have extended a handful of offers – including one to Antoine Caughman Jr., a quickly-rising 2028 recruit.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / May 23

Watch: Curt Cignetti prepares to drive the Indy 500 pace car

Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti goes through the preparation to drive the pace car at Sunday’s Indianapolis 500. The “start your engines” command for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for 12:38 p.m.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / May 23

Indiana Basketball Extends Offer to Top 5 2028 Prospect Yann Kamagate

Every class features a handful of five-star prospects (some of whom are being actively pursued by Indiana). And don’t get it twisted: those players are all tremendously talented – hence the five-star status.

OG Anunoby News / The Daily Hoosier / May 23

Former IU basketball star OG Anunoby makes NBA All Defense team

For the second time in his professional career, former IU basketball star OG Anunoby made an NBA All Defense team. Anunoby was named to the Second Team All-Defense after finishing ninth in total voting.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 22

IU football makes final four for in-state edge, two other 2027 prospects off the board

Indiana is battling three other Big Ten schools for class of 2027 in-state edge rusher Ifeanyi Emedobi. The Fort Wayne, Ind. (Northrop H.S.) product announced Friday evening his final four schools are IU, Michigan, Penn State and Minnesota.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / May 23

Fernando Mendoza shares one thing he doesn't like about the NFL

The Las Vegas Raiders have one of the most buzzed-about quarterbacks in the NFL in rookie Fernando Mendoza, and he's getting his feet wet in the league.

Tom Brady already teaching Mendoza about becoming a great leader

Raiders HC sends message to Kirk Cousins as Mendoza learns offense

Emmitt Smith has bad feeling about Ashton Jeanty on the Raiders

Panthers' Derrick Brown has wild theory about Bryce Young criticisms

Brock Purdy is glad he feels more pressure after Mike Evans signing

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 22

First NFL contract details: Former IU football center Pat Coogan

Former IU football center Pat Coogan has signed his first NFL contract with the Tennessee Titans. Coogan was selected in the sixth round by Tennessee in last month’s NFL Draft.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / May 22

Indiana Basketball Enters Race For Dynamic 2027 Four-Star Guard Chase Lumpkin

Extremely active in the recruiting ranks over the last week and change, Indiana and head man Darian DeVries have been doling out the offers. There are

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 22

IU basketball recruiting: Class of 2027 names to know — 5-star forward Paul Osaruyi

IU basketball is heavily involved in a deep national recruitment for class of 2027 5-star forward/center Paul Osaruyi. Indiana offered Osaruyi in December. The IU staff has been involved with him for a year.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 22

IU football’s Sharpe and Tucker both on Lott Trophy preseason watch list

The Lott IMPACT Trophy has announced 42 candidates for the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy. Included on the list are two members of the 2026 IU football team. Cornerback Jamari Sharpe and defensive tackle Tyrique Tucker are both on the preseason watch list.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / May 22

IU football coach Curt Cignetti says he used to be a recipient of those 4th quarter scowls

At times it seems like Curt Cignetti is a walking meme. Google this, these teams suck, and so on. But there may be no more lasting and recurring image of the IU football coach than his sideline demeanor with a big lead in the fourth quarter.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / May 21

Indiana Basketball Eyeing Elite 2027 Rim Protector Lewis Uvwo

In the 2025-26 season, Indiana had far too many weaknesses – one of which was rim protection. Sam Alexis did his best, sending back 1.2 shots per game, but his teammates combined for just an additional 1.5 per outing. It was a gaping hole the Hoosiers clearly needed to address this offseason, and they did.

Curt Cignetti News / Yardbarker / May 21

Curt Cignetti wins over WR recruit with 'arrogance': 'Indiana is going to keep winning'

Curt Cignetti knows who he is. The Indiana Hoosiers' head football coach is damn good, and he knows it.

Miami Hurricanes beat out South Carolina, Ohio State, others for elite LB AJ Randle

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Is a favorite emerging in Alabama QB competition?

The 'College football national champions' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 21

First NFL contract details for former IU football running back Kaelon Black

Former IU running back Kaelon Black has signed his first NFL contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Black was selected in the third round by San Francisco in last month’s NFL Draft.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 21

IU football gets commitment from 2027 wide receiver Jordan Carasquillo

Georgia-based wide receiver Jordan Carrasquillo announced his commitment to Indiana on Thursday afternoon. “I ultimately chose Indiana because of the connections I built and the development they’ve had with receivers coming through there,” Carrasquillo told Rivals’ Chad Simmons.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / May 21

Indiana Basketball Offers Top-15 2028 Prospect Brady Pettigrew

The chaos of the transfer portal season may finally be in the rearview mirror for Indiana and head man Darian DeVries, but roster-building is an ongoing activity.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 21

IU football trending for 2027 wide receiver Jordan Carrasquillo

IU football has picked up a national prediction from Rivals’ Chad Simmons to land class of 2027 wide receiver Jordan Carrasquillo. Indiana offered Carrasquillo in January of 2025 and has remained heavily involved since.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / May 21

Tom Brady is already teaching Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza about becoming a great leader

Mendoza discussed what he learned from Brady so far.

Predicting when Fernando Mendoza will make his Raiders debut is anyone’s guess

How Fernando Mendoza is challenging Raiders' coaches early in NFL career

Bill Belichick responds to Tom Brady 'cranky' comment, addresses perceived feud

Teams interested in trading for Raiders' Maxx Crosby get bad news

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 21

IU basketball recruiting: Hoosiers offer 2028 top-20 guard Brady Pettigrew

IU basketball staff has offered class of 2028 guard Brady Pettigrew. The 6-foot-4 Pettigrew averaged 20 points per game as a sophomore, to go with four rebounds and three assists for Bolingbrook H.S.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / May 21