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Cignetti's Hoosiers Conquer College Football!
20 Jan
Summary
- Curt Cignetti led Indiana to a 16-0 season.
- Indiana defeated Miami in the national title game.
- Cignetti named best coach after two-year turnaround.
Indiana has completed a remarkable 16-0 season, clinching the national championship by defeating Miami 27-21. Coach Curt Cignetti orchestrated this historic turnaround, elevating the program from perennial loser to title winner in just two years.
A critical juncture in the championship game saw Cignetti make a daring play call: a quarterback draw on fourth-and-short. This unexpected move by Fernando Mendoza sealed the victory and exemplified Cignetti's audacious coaching style.
Cignetti's success, fueled by shrewd transfer portal evaluations and bold decisions, has positioned him as the sport's preeminent coach, surpassing established figures like Georgia's Kirby Smart.
