Curt Cignetti claims Big Ten is best conference in college football
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti made a bold statement during Big Ten media days, asserting, "The Big Ten is the best league in football." He referenced recent national championships won by the conference, including Michigan in 2023, Ohio State in 2024, and Indiana last season. Cignetti emphasized the importance of earning success rather than relying on hype, reflecting his coaching philosophy since his hiring in November 2023.
- •Cignetti spoke at Big Ten media days on July 30, 2026.
- •He mentioned the Big Ten's winning streak in national championships.
- •Indiana made the College Football Playoff in 2024 and won the title last year.
- •Cignetti promotes a philosophy of earned success over hype.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti ends national college football debate
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti on the best conference: Big Ten or SEC?
"Curt Cignetti believes his Indiana Hoosiers play in the best conference in college football, and it's frankly impossible to argue with him
"Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti doesn't need to mention any specific conference to make his point.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 2:45 PMIndiana coach Curt Cignetti ends national college football debate
Curt Cignetti believes his Indiana Hoosiers play in the best conference in college football, and it's frankly impossible to argue with him
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:31 PMIndiana football coach Curt Cignetti on the best conference: Big Ten or SEC?
Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti doesn't need to mention any specific conference to make his point.
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