Cignetti’s Notre Dame Gambit | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Indiana’s head coach Curt Cignetti is stirring controversy by boldly suggesting his team should play Notre Dame twice — with Indiana only going once — while calling it a “great in-state game,” despite not knowing the history. But beneath the bravado, Indiana quietly canceled a planned series with Notre Dame, revealing a deeper reluctance to face non-conference powerhouses unless they’re from the Group of Six or FCS. After leading Indiana to a national title last season, Cignetti now faces backlash for what many see as jealousy and fear of tough competition — spinning his comments as confidence, critics call it cowardice. His approach contrasts sharply with legendary coaches like Jimmy Johnson and Pete Carroll, who embraced challenges head-on. This moment highlights a troubling trend in college football: teams avoiding true tests rather than proving themselves on the field. 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/6a886efa0d8c9c87