Cignetti’s College Crown | Indiana Hoosiers Football News

Curt Cignetti, once a quiet hire at Indiana, turned heads with an 11-win 2024 season and a national title in 2025, making him the most sought-after coach in college football. Teams like Penn State, Michigan, and even NFL franchises flirted with poaching him — including a rumored Raiders connection — but Cignetti made it clear he’s a college guy for life, having turned down the Packers in 2000. Indiana rewarded his loyalty with a massive contract extension: $13.2M/year through 2033, plus a $15M buyout, cementing him as one of the highest-paid coaches in the game. With strong support, top-tier staff, and a home in Bloomington, Cignetti says he’s found his place — and this is where his story ends. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef4026ee2a5cbfd1