From why Curt Cignetti called the draw to Fernando Mendoza's historic run and leap; breaking down the biggest play in Indiana football history

Indiana’s national championship is a sign of the changes that have happened to college football in recent years. However, it’s still Ohio State ahead of other big-name program

Fernando Mendoza added one last piece of hardware to his unbelievable 2025 season, taking home the College Football Playoff National Championship Offensive Player of the Game award following Indiana's 27-21 win over Miami on Monday night.

Fernando Mendoza had something to prove in his hometown, and he wasn't about to let the moment slip away. The Heisman winner had a tough night early on. Miami's pass rush spent three quarters making his life miserable.

In two seasons, the Hoosiers went from 3-9 and a coaching change to the first major college football program to go 16-0 since 1894.

Ahead of his first CFP Championship game as a head coach, here's a look at Indiana coach Curt Cignetti's career history coaching in college football: