
Indiana's Rapid Rise Rewrites the Modern College Football Playbook
Indiana's two-year ascent under Curt Cignetti—from a Big Ten basement to CFP contention—highlights how transfer dynamics and a sharp increase in football spending are reshaping the coaching market, expectations, and the path to success in modern college football, with Indiana’s rapid progress prompting questions about patience, buy-in, and whether other programs can replicate the model.



