Indiana football 'not satisfied' after historic season, coach Curt Cignetti says
Coach Curt Cignetti and players marched onto the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall court in recognition of their College Football Playoff season. The Hoosiers went 11-2, the first time in program history reaching double-digit wins.
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"No doubt we accomplished a lot of firsts, but I want everyone to be clear: We are not satisfied," Cignetti said. "We're full-throttle right now on the '25 season. Look, let's be loud today. Go IU!'
Full speed ahead for 2025. 😤Thanks for having us, @IndianaMBB! pic.twitter.com/aYsanjAp1F
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) January 26, 2025
Defensive end Mikail Kamara posted a video on Twitter of the team walking out and wrote, "Love it here." It's an important weekend for the future of the Hoosiers as the program hosts junior day. Prospective recruits mostly from the 2026 class were on hand.
Love it here 🙂↕️ pic.twitter.com/dm8NW1icRs
— Mikail Kamara (@Mikail_kamara6) January 26, 2025
School officials announced the football Spring game will be April 19. Imagine, IU fans caring when the Spring football game is.
April 19, see you there. pic.twitter.com/WcqqNXdOvl
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) January 26, 2025
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