Curt Cignetti expresses frustration over penalties in Indiana’s close victory

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Curt Cignetti expresses frustration over penalties in Indiana’s close victory
Summary

Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Northwestern Wildcats 29-23 on September 25, extending their win streak to 20 games. Coach Curt Cignetti voiced frustration regarding two illegal snap penalties on Indiana’s opening drive, labeling the situation as "befuddling" and describing it as a "Pearl Harbor" moment. Cignetti also commented on fans potentially suffering from a "championship hangover" following the close win, indicating that the team's performance is still strong despite the closer than expected score. The Hoosiers have started their national title defense at 4-0.

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  • •Indiana improves to 4-0 for the season.
  • •The Hoosiers' winning streak reaches 20 games.
  • •Cignetti had to call a timeout due to early penalties.
  • •Cignetti criticized officials for the missed calls.
  • •Game played on September 25, 2026.
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  • 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Angry Curt Cignetti was ‘befuddled’ by penalties vs Northwestern
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"We got Pearl Harbored the first two offensive plays."

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