Illinois football was supposed to be a sleeper, perhaps this year’s version of Indiana. But there’s too much hype coming out of Champaign.

Few coaches in college football have been as unafraid to ruffle feathers as Indiana's Curt Cignetti. Since arriving in Bloomington, the former JMU HC has had his share of quotables. And when asked about the school canceling its home-and-home series vs.

Maryland coach Mike Locksley explained how he 'lost' — and plans to regain — his locker room, while Curt Cignetti had tons of one-liners and Bret Bielema filibustered.

The Big Ten commissioner is reiterating the league’s preference for multiple automatic qualifiers in the next version of the College Football Playoff, increasing the likelihood of a showdown with the Southeastern Conference when the format for 2026 is decided.

The college playoffs expanding from 12 to 16 teams could happen as soon as next season, but the Big Ten and SEC haven't come to an agreement on what that format would look like.

Here's the transcript from Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti's press conference Tuesday at 2025 Big Ten Football Media Day.

LAS VEGAS – The accolades keep coming for Gophers safety Koi Perich, who on Tuesday was selected as one of 16 players to receive Big Ten Preseason Honors during the conference’s football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

The Big Ten commissioner continues to advocate for a 16-team College Football Playoff format heavy with automatic qualifiers, saying it will enhance the regular season.

Curt Cignetti defended IU's nonconference schedule at Big Ten media days, and in discussing CFP models and scheduling uniformity, used SEC criteria.

After a surprising 10-0 start, a program-record 11 wins and a trip to the College Football Playoff, some believe Indiana is destined to take a step backward in 2025.