Indiana's football team managed to keep its title defense alive despite questionable decisions by head coach Curt Cignetti, according to an opinion piece by Matt Hayes of USA TODAY published on November 1, 2026. The article suggests Cignetti's coaching errors nearly cost the Hoosiers their championship pursuit, but the team ultimately survived the challenge.
Indiana Hoosiers Survive Title Defense Scare Despite Coach Curt Cignetti's Missteps



