Curt Cignetti praises Big Ten, criticizes SEC at Media Day
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti spoke at Big Ten Media Days on July 30, asserting the Big Ten's superiority in college football. He implied that SEC coaches, like Lane Kiffin, have complained about conference scheduling concerns. Cignetti emphasized that his program does not contribute to a 'hype machine' and noted the importance of accountability. As Indiana prepares for its upcoming season, Cignetti indicated a focus on improvement and high standards within the team, despite roster changes since their national championship.
- •Curt Cignetti spoke at Big Ten Media Days on July 30.
- •He called the Big Ten the best league in football.
- •Cignetti addressed SEC complaints about scheduling.
- •Indiana opens the season against North Texas, Howard, and others.
- •The team faces tough opponents Ohio State and Michigan in October.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Curt Cignetti takes apparent shot at SEC while singing Big Ten praises: 'We don't cry a river'
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Curt Cignetti Says the SEC Whines Too Much
"Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti isn’t backing down from his confidence—and SEC fans are already firing back. Speaking at Big Ten Media Days, Cignetti made a bold claim that is guaranteed to spark debate across college football. “The Big Ten is the best league in football… We don’t run a hype machine up here in…
"Indiana coach Curt Cignetti usually means what he says, and he appeared to take a shot at the SEC while speaking Thursday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:30 PMCurt Cignetti takes apparent shot at SEC while singing Big Ten praises: 'We don't cry a river'
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti usually means what he says, and he appeared to take a shot at the SEC while speaking Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:17 PMCurt Cignetti Says the SEC Whines Too Much
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti isn’t backing down from his confidence—and SEC fans are already firing back. Speaking at Big Ten Media Days, Cignetti made a bold claim that is guaranteed to spark debate across college football. “The Big Ten is the best league in football… We don’t run a hype machine up here in…
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