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They Lived Through 3-9. Now, Cignetti Believers Savor Indiana Football's Run to Title

They Lived Through 3-9. Now, Cignetti Believers Savor Indiana Football's Run to Title

MIAMI — Together, they hurried toward the side of a confetti-filled, team-only celebration zone. Together, they posed and smiled at a camera, savoring the immediate aftermath of a fever dream hardly worth believing.

Curt Cignetti News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18
Curt Cignetti had the most epic quote about Indiana’s title game focus

Curt Cignetti had the most epic quote about Indiana’s title game focus

Curt Cignetti was not in the mood for warm words one day before his Indiana Hoosiers face the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff title game.

College Football News / ESPN / January 18

IU prez not surprised by Hoosiers' sudden rise

Indiana president Pamela Whitten told ESPN that the Hoosiers' quick rise to the top of college football was expected when they hired Curt Cignetti.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / January 18

Watch: Curt Cignetti and Mario Cristobal joint national championship press conference

Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti, and Miami’s Mario Cristobal took questions from the media at joint press conference Sunday morning in Miami. No.

Malik Reneau News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 18
Miami Forward Malik Reneau Opens Up About Time at Indiana

Miami Forward Malik Reneau Opens Up About Time at Indiana

In 49 states, it’s just basketball, but this is Indiana. That long-standing slogan embodies the idea of hoops in the state of Indiana: it’s not a hobby, it’s not a passion, it’s not even just a sport – it’s a lifestyle.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / January 17

IU basketball: Iowa at Indiana — The Report Card

This season can officially be called a rebuilding campaign.  IU is just 5-6 over its last 11 games, and the schedule only gets tougher. Indiana only scored

Amare Ferrell News / The Daily Hoosier / January 17

Indiana safety Amare Ferrell will compete for a national championship with his mom in his heart

MIAMI — Throughout Indiana football’s historic 2025-26 season, Amare Ferrell took a meaningful moment before running out on the field for each game. After the safety put his jersey and pads on, he hung up a different jersey in his locker, whether at Memorial Stadium or on the road.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / January 17

Watch: Darian DeVries, IU players discusses home loss to Iowa

Watch as IU basketball coach Darian DeVries and players Tayton Conerway and Sam Alexis took questions following a 74-57 home loss to Iowa. For the three keys to the game, highlights and stats, GO HERE.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / January 17

IU basketball: Indiana 57 Iowa 74 — Three keys, highlights, final stats

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana lost to Iowa Saturday afternoon at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall by a final score of 74-57. The three keys to the game and final stats are below.  Highlights will be added shortly.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / January 17

Watch: IU football’s Cignetti, Haines, Shanahan, Mendoza national championship media day Q&As

Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti, defensive coordinator Bryant Haines, offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan and quarterback Fernando Mendoza met with the media in Miami.

Fernando Mendoza News / ESPN / January 17

Mendoza: Focus on Hoosiers' run, not homecoming

The CFP title game is a homecoming for Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, who grew up in Miami, but he's not exactly basking in the glory of being the prodigal son made good.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 17
How Miami can deal Indiana crushing end to storybook season

How Miami can deal Indiana crushing end to storybook season

We take a look at three things Miami must do to win its first national title since 2001 and spoil Indiana's historic season.

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Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / January 17
Curt Cignetti discusses NFL interest ahead of CFP national title game

Curt Cignetti discusses NFL interest ahead of CFP national title game

Cignetti responded to a question about his future, with several in the NFL media suggesting teams might be interested in hiring him after his wildly successful turnaround in Bloomington.

Analyst floats Cignetti for NFL HC job
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Indiana WR enters transfer portal days before national title game
History waiting to be written when Indiana, Miami collide in title game
How Miami can deal Indiana crushing end to storybook season
Mario Landino News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 17
'Freak of Nature': Inside Mario Landino's Rise to Indiana Football, CFP Title Game

'Freak of Nature': Inside Mario Landino's Rise to Indiana Football, CFP Title Game

MIAMI — The story, Mario Landino promises, is quite funny. On an elevator ride days before Indiana football began the greatest season in program history, the Hoosiers’ sophomore defensive tackle had a pressing question.

College Basketball News / The Daily Hoosier / January 17

IU basketball game day essentials: Indiana back home to face Iowa

Tip Time: 2:00 p.m. Eastern, Saturday Location: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (17,222), Bloomington, Ind. Television: FOX (Jason Benetti, Steve Smith) Radio:

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The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

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Can you name every player to be recognized by the Associated Press as college football's best player?

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Jackson Wasserstrom News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17
Indiana WR enters transfer portal days before national title game

Indiana WR enters transfer portal days before national title game

The Hoosiers saw one wide receiver announce his decision to enter the portal.

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Fernando Mendoza’s comments about Indiana’s defense were spot-on
Why Indiana's Curt Cignetti isn't a logical successor for Mike Tomlin with Steelers
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Fernando Mendoza News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14
Fernando Mendoza’s comments about Indiana’s defense were spot-on

Fernando Mendoza’s comments about Indiana’s defense were spot-on

Fernando Mendoza was completely correct with his initial assessment of the Indiana Hoosiers’ football team this season. Mendoza transferred to Indiana for the 2025 college football season after spending his first two seasons with the Cal Golden Bears.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / January 14
Why Indiana's Curt Cignetti isn't a logical successor for Mike Tomlin with Steelers

Why Indiana's Curt Cignetti isn't a logical successor for Mike Tomlin with Steelers

From the moment news broke that Mike Tomlin was stepping down as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, fans and media alike began speculating about who should replace him atop one of the NFL’s marquee franchises.

Tomlin's reason for leaving the Steelers has been revealed
Tomlin has reportedly made final decision about coaching in 2026
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Indiana Hoosiers News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 13
ESPN's Pete Thamel predicts winner of Indiana-Miami College Football Playoff

ESPN's Pete Thamel predicts winner of Indiana-Miami College Football Playoff

With the College Football Playoff title game ahead, everyone is looking for a clear advantage in the matchup. Miami, while a significant underdog, does have the home field advantage and the momentum from its upset win over Ohio State.

College Football News / Total Pro Sports / January 13
Parking Prices At Miami-Indiana National Championship Game Revealed, And It’s Even More Ridiculous Than The Tickets 

Parking Prices At Miami-Indiana National Championship Game Revealed, And It’s Even More Ridiculous Than The Tickets 

Fans wanting to see the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes do battle will surely be paying a hefty price. Indiana blew out Oregon on Friday night and locked up a spot in the National Championship game against Miami.

College Football News / College Sports Only / January 13
Indiana-Miami National Championship Ticket & Parking Prices Are Outrageous

Indiana-Miami National Championship Ticket & Parking Prices Are Outrageous

It's going to cost Miami and Indiana fans an arm and a leg — literally — to attend Monday's national title game at Hard Rock Stadium. Due to the Hurricanes

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