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Details of Curt Cignetti’s new eight-year contract with IU football released

Indiana University released the signed memorandum of understanding for Curt Cignetti’s new eight-year contract that runs through November of 2033. Cignetti signed the deal on October 16, 2025. Here are the details of the deal: • The eight-year term begins ...

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Photos of IU football vs. Illinois football at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025.

After Saturday’s 38-13 win against Michigan State, IU football is 7-0 and is ranked No. 2 in the latest Associated Press top 25 poll. The Hoosiers host UCLA this weekend at Memorial Stadium at 12 p.m. ET on FOX. IU ...

IU defensive lineman Kellan Wyatt

IU football defensive lineman Kellan Wyatt, who suffered a knee injury in Saturday’s win against Michigan State, will be out for the foreseeable future. The 6-foot-2, 257-pound transfer from Maryland has been an impactful addition this season for the Hoosiers ...

Photos of IU football vs. Illinois football at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025.

IU football is 7-0 and ranked No. 2 in the latest Associated Press and US LBM coaches top 25 polls released Sunday. The initial College Football Playoff rankings won’t be released until Tuesday, November 4, but various national outlets updated ...

Photos of IU football vs. Kennesaw State at Memorial Stadium.

After making program history last week with a No. 3 national ranking in both national polls, IU football moved up another spot this week. The Hoosiers beat Michigan State 38-13 on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium and, following No. 2 ...

Photos from IU football vs. Indiana State football on September 12, 2025.

A great maestro is nothing without his orchestra, and for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, his ensemble works in perfect harmony. In No. 3 Indiana’s 38–13 win against Michigan State on Saturday, Mendoza was the conductor. He orchestrated a dynamic performance ...

Elijah Sarratt catches a touchdown pass against Michigan State.

Quick thoughts on IU football’s 38-13 win against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium in front of 55,165 fans: Key plays for the Hoosiers Fernando Mendoza’s touchdown pass to E.J. Williams Jr. puts IU on the board After Michigan State opened ...

IU football quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

With No. 2 Miami’s loss on Friday night, IU football has a chance to move up in the polls with a victory this afternoon in Bloomington. The No. 3 Hoosiers will take on Michigan State at 3:30 p.m. ET at ...

How to watch IU football host Michigan State on Peacock

For the second time in three games, IU football’s Saturday afternoon contest will be a Peacock exclusive. IU football is 6-0, ranked No. 3 in the Associated Press top 25 poll and hosts Michigan State at 3:30 p.m. ET on ...

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Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith on the sidelines.

Fresh off a program-changing victory at Oregon, No. 3 Indiana football returns to Bloomington to take on Michigan State on Saturday afternoon for its annual homecoming game. Last time out, the Hoosiers prevailed late with a 30-20 victory against No. ...

Photos of IU football vs. Illinois football at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025.

IU football coach Curt Cignetti has agreed to a new eight-year contract worth an average of $11.6 million annually, the athletic department announced today. Here’s the full release: Bloomington, Ind. – Indiana University and IU Football Coach Curt Cignetti have ...

IU football coach Curt Cignetti on the sideline.

Last Saturday, IU football reached new heights with a statement road win against a top-five opponent, vaulting to No. 3 in both polls — its highest ranking in program history. But for Curt Cignetti, it was business as usual — ...

Photos of IU football vs. Illinois football at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025.

IU football is 6-0 with wins against Illinois, Iowa and Oregon and is ranked No. 3 in the latest Associated Press top 25 poll. The Hoosiers host Michigan State this weekend at Memorial Stadium at 3:30 p.m. ET on homecoming ...

IU football linebacker Aiden Fisher directs the defense.

Walk the halls of Memorial Stadium and you’ll find a board listing every Indiana football captain, dating back to Harry Wise in 1887. The only blank spaces? 2024 and 2025 — an abnormality for most programs, but the norm under ...

Photos of IU football vs. Kennesaw State at Memorial Stadium.

IU football has its highest-ever national ranking following its week seven win at Oregon. The Hoosiers traveled to Autzen Stadium on Saturday afternoon and silenced the home crowd with a convincing 30-20 victory. The win, which snapped the Ducks’ 18-game ...

IU football climbs in CFP projections following Saturday’s win at No. 3 Oregon

IU football is 6-0 and set for a significant rise in the national polls following Saturday’s win against No. 3 Oregon at Autzen Stadium. The first College Football Playoff rankings won’t be released until early November, but various national outlets ...