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Curt Cignetti seems to take shot at Texas Longhorns after Indiana falls to No. 9

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Curt Cignetti seems to take shot at Texas Longhorns after Indiana falls to No. 9

Curt Cignetti let two days pass after the College Football Playoff selection committee dropped his Indiana Hoosiers from No. 4 to No. 9, then took his complaint to X on Thursday afternoon. The defending national champions had not played since a 23-16 overtime win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Oct. 31, and five teams […] The post Curt Cignetti seems to take shot at Texas Longhorns after Indiana falls to No. 9 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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“Lucky to Be Ranked”: Calls Mount Against Curt Cignetti After Public Criticism of Playoff Rankings

Curt Cignetti has repeatedly questioned the College Football Playoff committee. And Tuesday’s rankings gave him another reason to speak up.

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Penn State Set to Honor the 2016 Big Ten Champions on Saturday Against Minnesota

Penn State is set to honor the 2016 Big Ten Champion team on Saturday against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Hoosier Hunch: Predicting Indiana football vs USC

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Hoosier Hunch: Predicting Indiana football vs USC

Who starts at quarterback? Can the defense hold off a Lincoln Riley offense? Share your thoughts ahead of the game!

Big 10 Pick 6: Get the Sparty Started

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Big 10 Pick 6: Get the Sparty Started

It was a bad week for me with a 2-4 ATS record in picks. If I had picked later in the week, I likely would’ve flipped my pick away from UW due to the offensive line injury report, though it was the defensive failings in the first half that had as much to do with […]

Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti during the Indiana versus Northwestern football game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25,

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Predicting Big Ten football scores in Week 11: USC could feel Indiana’s wrath

Plenty of conference implications on the line this weekend in the Big Ten. Both Indiana and Oregon are at the top of the list.

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Curt Cignetti calls out College Football Playoff rankings after Indiana’s fall

When the latest College Football Playoff rankings dropped Tuesday night, one of the biggest stories was Indiana’s fall from No. 4 to No. 9 despite not having played over the weekend. “Indiana was probably the victim of having a bye week at the wrong time, a time where there were seven games within our top…

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Curt Cignetti has message for CFP committee, and it includes clown face emojis

Indiana football was this week's biggest loser in the new CFP rankings — without playing a game. Curt Cignetti has questions.

Three keys to a Gopher win at Penn State and how to watch

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Three keys to a Gopher win at Penn State and how to watch

How to watch the Gophers at Penn State and 3 keys to a Minnesota win

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Curt Cignetti’s Indiana Labeled “Victim” by ESPN Analyst After Five-Spot CFP Rankings Slide Despite Bye Week

Indiana did not take the field last weekend, yet its place in the College Football Playoff picture changed dramatically. The Hoosiers went into their bye ranked fourth and came out ninth, a five-place drop that altered the complexion of their regular-season finish.

Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 10

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Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 10

Minor shuffling with season nearing its end

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A quick glance at Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck

Penn State faces a familiar foe. Here is a look at the career and coaching style of Minnesota's P.J. Fleck.

Bucky Badger hypes up University of Wisconsin fans during Badger Bash North on Sept. 5, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. Wisconsin football will play against the University of Notre Dame on Sept. 6 at Lambeau Field.

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Wisconsin football re-enters top 30 in USA TODAY’s 1-138 re-rank

Wisconsin football was back inside this ranking

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Curt Cignetti Forced to Sideline Indiana Star Suffering From Flu as Backup QB Does Extra Duties

Indiana’s bye week was supposed to give Josh Hoover time to recover and the rest of the QB room a chance to catch its breath. But Curt Cignetti had another problem to deal with.

Kyle Whittingham

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Is Kyle Whittingham one-and-done at Michigan? Why Wolverines should move on after 2026 season

Kyle Whittingham was a stop-gap hire that has gone awry.

New Mexico defensive coordinator Spence Nowinsky.

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His days on oil rigs are done. Spence Nowinsky strikes it rich with New Mexico football

From oil rigs to college football’s stingiest defense, Spence Nowinsky’s unlikely journey is powering New Mexico’s remarkable rise under Jason Eck.

Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks into the stadium before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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Colin Cowherd thinks Curt Cignetti story has been ‘overplayed’ as Indiana falls in CFP rankings

Colin Cowherd devoted a segment of Wednesday’s “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” on FS1 to the Indiana Hoosiers, a day after the College Football Playoff selection committee dropped them from No. 4 to No. 9 during their bye week. Indiana hosts the USC Trojans on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, and Curt Cignetti has yet […] The post Colin Cowherd thinks Curt Cignetti story has been ‘overplayed’ as Indiana falls in CFP rankings appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

Team Blue offensive lineman Jake Guarnera (53) gets ready for the snap during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbo

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In Midst of a Miserable Season, Jake Guarnera Continues to Play Through Pain

Other players may have left the team or sat on the bench. Jake Guarnera is not like most players.

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Gophers star Anthony Smith gets a homecoming at Penn State

The University of Minnesota football team plays at Penn State Saturday night, looking to end a two-game losing streak. For at least one standout Gophers’ player, it’s a homecoming.

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Top Hawkeyes To Watch Against Purdue

L.J. Phillips has a chance to have another big game on the ground, while Deshaun Lee may be the man to continue Iowa's pick-six streak.

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Indiana vs. USC: Over/Under Predictions

Indiana returns from its bye week for a massive Big Ten showdown against USC. From the quarterback situation to the Hoosiers' dominant defense, here are some Over/Under predictions for Saturday's matchup in Bloomington.

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Five Burning Questions For Indiana Football Heading Into USC Game

With a quarterback controversy brewing between Josh Hoover and Grant Wilson, Indiana returns from its bye week facing a dangerous USC team in a matchup with major Big Ten and College Football Playoff implications.

Indiana football’s path to the playoff just got a lot clearer, narrower

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Indiana football’s path to the playoff just got a lot clearer, narrower

Indiana can’t afford even a single loss across its final four games if the Hoosiers want back in on the playoff.

Spartans Host Washington; Look to Build Off UM Win

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Spartans Host Washington; Look to Build Off UM Win

Penultimate home game is another big opportunity for MSU

USC’s Lincoln Riley on Indiana’s defense: ‘They’ve done an outstanding job’

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USC’s Lincoln Riley on Indiana’s defense: ‘They’ve done an outstanding job’

Riley offered his thoughts on Bryant Haines’ unit ahead of Indiana’s huge matchup with USC this coming Saturday at home.

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Penn State Bowl Game projections after Week 10 win

Major publications have reached a consensus that the Penn State Nittany Lions will appear in a Bowl Game this season.

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Numbers To Know Ahead Of Iowa Football's Game Against Purdue

Though the Boilermakers have struggled defensively, the passing attack led by quarterback Ryan Browne is the fourth-best in the Big Ten.

NCAA Football: Iowa at Northwestern

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Indiana sits atop Big Ten power rankings entering Week 11 in college football

Ranking the top teams in the Big Ten conference.

CFP chair Hunter Yurachek, CBS Sports’ Richard Johnson weigh in on Indiana’s surprising slide

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CFP chair Hunter Yurachek, CBS Sports’ Richard Johnson weigh in on Indiana’s surprising slide

The Indiana Hoosiers had a bye in Week 10 and dropped from No. 4 to No. 9 when the College Football Playoff selection committee released its second rankings of 2026 on Tuesday night. The 8-1 defending national champions went from holding a first-round bye to a first-round trip to the No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers in […] The post CFP chair Hunter Yurachek, CBS Sports’ Richard Johnson weigh in on Indiana’s surprising slide appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

‘Ridiculous,’ ‘This Committee Can’t Be Taken Seriously’ — CFB World Reacts as CFP Chairman Says Indiana Was a ‘Victim of Having a Bye Week At The Wrong Time’

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‘Ridiculous,’ ‘This Committee Can’t Be Taken Seriously’ — CFB World Reacts as CFP Chairman Says Indiana Was a ‘Victim of Having a Bye Week At The Wrong Time’

Indiana is heading into its upcoming Saturday showdown against USC after surviving two consecutive overtime games. While Curt Cignetti’s team had the weekend off, the Hoosiers suffered a huge blow in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, dropping five spots.

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Sep 3, 7:00 PMvs.

Eastern Illinois PanthersHuntington Bank Stadium59–7 Final

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Sep 12, 2:30 PMvs.

Mississippi State BulldogsHuntington Bank Stadium13–38 Final

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Sep 19, 11:00 AMvs.

Akron ZipsHuntington Bank Stadium41–7 Final

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Sep 26, 10:00 PMat

Washington HuskiesHusky Stadium27–24 Final

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Oct 3, 11:00 AMvs.

Michigan WolverinesHuntington Bank Stadium20–14 Final

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Oct 10, 7:00 PMat

Purdue BoilermakersRoss-Ade Stadium13–41 Final

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Oct 24, 2:30 PMvs.

Iowa HawkeyesHuntington Bank Stadium13–10 Final

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Oct 31, 2:30 PMat

Indiana HoosiersMemorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)16–23 Final

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Nov 7, 11:00 AMvs.

UCLA BruinsHuntington Bank Stadium20–34 Final

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Nov 14, 6:00 PMat

Penn State Nittany LionsBeaver Stadium

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Nov 21, 11:00 AMvs.

Northwestern WildcatsHuntington Bank Stadium

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Nov 27, 6:30 PMat

Wisconsin BadgersCamp Randall Stadium

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