Indiana’s Rise Sparks Poll Debate | Indiana Hoosiers Football News

Indiana’s preseason AP Poll ranking at No. 6 is already fueling firestorm debate, especially from former NFL scout John Middlekauff, who insists they deserve the top spot. After transforming a struggling program into national champions in just two seasons — including a perfect 16-0 campaign and Big Ten title — Cignetti’s rise has stunned the college football world. While rivals like Ohio State and Oregon boast star power, they’re also dealing with major coaching upheaval. Indiana? Their system remains intact. Sure, losing Heisman QB Fernando Mendoza to the NFL stings, but Middlekauff recalls how Cignetti turned a three-win team into a champion. The poll may say six, but the narrative says: this is a dynasty in the making. 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/89107f3ac60c0cb0