Hoosiers Daily News: Curt Cignetti addresses possible College Football Playoff expansion

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Curt Cignetti, head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, discussed potential College Football Playoff expansion, expressing his focus on his program rather than external matters. He supports Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti's idea of a 24-team playoff.

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Curt Cignetti addresses College Football Playoff expansion
Support for a 24-team playoff by Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti
Indiana football won the championship in the inaugural 12-team playoff
Cignetti prioritizes his program over external issues

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 19: Head Coach Curt Cignetti of the Indiana Hoosiers looks on after the Indiana Hoosiers versus the Miami Hurricanes College Football Playoff National Championship Game Presented by AT&T on January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Every major collegiate sports postseason event seems to be expanding. The NCAA Tournament recently made the move to 76 teams from 68 and the College Football Playoff went from just four teams to 12 starting with the 2024 season. It was then that Curt Cignetti took over a long-ailing Indiana football program and led it to an appearance in that inaugural 12-team playoff format before winning the whole thing just a year later, becoming the first program to win a game following a first round bye. Now there’s talk of further playoff expansion and Cignetti… well, he has bigger things to worry about, like his own program. Cignetti addressed playoff expansion during a speaking appearance with Indiana fans in Carmel on Thursday night, saying that he doesn’t typically pay much mind to matters over which he has no control. Though he noted his support for Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti, who supports a 24-team playoff. It’s the usual with Cignetti, he doesn’t have much interest in opinions one way or another on the hot topics around college sports on NIL or the transfer portal. He’s focused on how to win. Here’s what you need to know about the Hoosiers today:

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What did Curt Cignetti say about College Football Playoff expansion?

Curt Cignetti stated he doesn't focus on matters beyond his control, including playoff expansion, but supports the idea of a 24-team playoff proposed by Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti.

How did Indiana football perform in the College Football Playoff?

Under Curt Cignetti, Indiana football made an appearance in the inaugural 12-team playoff format and won the championship the following year.

What recent changes have been made to the College Football Playoff format?

The College Football Playoff expanded from four teams to 12 teams starting with the 2024 season, with discussions ongoing about further expansion.

What is Curt Cignetti's focus as head coach of Indiana football?

Curt Cignetti is primarily focused on improving his program and winning games, rather than engaging in discussions about NIL or the transfer portal.

Hoosiers Daily News: Curt Cignetti addresses possible College Football Playoff expansion

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