Cignetti anticipates improved performance from QB Hoover against Minnesota
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti expects quarterback Josh Hoover to start and perform better against Minnesota on Saturday. Hoover played through a right arm injury in last week's narrow win at Michigan, where he managed only 81 passing yards and threw an interception. The Hoosiers, ranked fourth, look to maintain momentum after avoiding back-to-back losses. Cignetti noted the team’s passing game needs improvement and anticipates better separation from receivers. Indiana, currently 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the Big Ten, faces a Golden Gophers team seeking to build on their recent successes.
- •Josh Hoover struggled with a right arm injury at Michigan.
- •Indiana narrowly won against Michigan, 13-6, last week.
- •Cignetti calls for better performance from receivers against Minnesota.
- •Hoosiers stand at 7-1, aiming for continued success in Big Ten.
- 6:27 PMESPN NCAAF — Cignetti expects QB Hoover to be healthier, more efficient vs. Minnesota
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Curt Cignetti expects QB Josh Hoover to play and perform better for No. 4 Indiana despite injury
"Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said Monday he expects quarterback Josh Hoover to start and deliver a better performance when the fourth-ranked Hoosiers host Minnesota on Saturday.Hoover played through a right arm injury last weekend at Michigan and he didn't look the same.
"After nearly benching Josh Hoover at Michigan, Indiana coach Curt Cignetti expects the quarterback to be healthier and perform better this week against Minnesota.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFOct 26, 2026, 6:27 PMCignetti expects QB Hoover to be healthier, more efficient vs. Minnesota
After nearly benching Josh Hoover at Michigan, Indiana coach Curt Cignetti expects the quarterback to be healthier and perform better this week against Minnesota.
- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 5:31 PMCurt Cignetti expects QB Josh Hoover to play and perform better for No. 4 Indiana despite injury
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said Monday he expects quarterback Josh Hoover to start and deliver a better performance when the fourth-ranked Hoosiers host Minnesota on Saturday.Hoover played through a right arm injury last weekend at Michigan and he didn't look the same.
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