Hoosiers Daily News: Curt Cignetti’s coaching journey, softball seniors honored

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti after defeating the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Indiana made the hire of the century when athletic director Scott Dolson tapped Curt Cignetti as the Hoosiers’ next head football coach in late 2023. Now, just over two years later, Indiana is a premier program, Cignetti is a household name and, of course, the Hoosiers are national champions.

The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel penned a longform feature on Cignetti that you’ll find below, with new details from Indiana’s run through the College Football Playoff. On top of that, the men’s basketball program is planning its second international trip in as many seasons. That, and more, below.

Here’s what you need to know about the Hoosiers today:

ICYMI on The Crimson Quarry

• When Ohio State DC Matt Patricia knew he had a problem against Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza
• Indiana men’s basketball: Aiden Sherrell scouting report
• Indiana men’s basketball planning for summer 2026 international trip to Peru
• Indiana men’s basketball: Markus Burton scouting report
• Indiana men’s basketball shifts Assembly Hall student section seating

What they’re saying about the Hoosiers

• The Athletic: Before Curt Cignetti made college football history winning, he endured a lot of losing
• Indiana Daily Student: Indiana softball’s seniors honored in likely home finale, help sweep Illinois
• FootballScoop: As they gear up to defend their national title, what do we make of Indiana?
• Indiana Daily Student: Indiana baseball’s rubber-game struggles continue with series loss at Northwestern
• PFSN: National Analyst Gives 800,000 Reasons To Fear Indiana Amid $100M Prediction for Curt Cignetti
• Bleacher Report: Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs Headline Top-Selling 2026 NFL Draft Jerseys

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