Curt Cignetti responds to Purdue AD's remarks without engagement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti chose not to address comments made by Purdue's new athletic director, Tommy McClelland, during a press conference. McClelland's remark suggested that those not wanting to win championships should attend Indiana, which spurred confusion among fans due to Indiana's recent football success. Cignetti, focusing on performances, stated that he had no real response. Since Cignetti's tenure began, Indiana has won both matchups against Purdue, outscoring the Boilermakers 122-3 over the past two years.
- •Curt Cignetti did not respond to Purdue AD Tommy McClelland's comments.
- •McClelland's remarks drew attention for being off-script.
- •Indiana football is 2-0 against Purdue under Cignetti.
- •The Hoosiers' recent win helped them into the Big Ten title game.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Curt Cignetti responds to Purdue AD's comments on Indiana championships
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — How did Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti respond to Purdue AD's insult?
"Curt Cignetti spoke after Indiana football practice Monday, and was asked about the viral comments by new Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland.
"Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti didn't have any interest in responding to the "off the cuff" insult Purdue's new AD made about the Hoosiers:
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 7:41 PMCurt Cignetti responds to Purdue AD's comments on Indiana championships
Curt Cignetti spoke after Indiana football practice Monday, and was asked about the viral comments by new Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 7:28 PMHow did Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti respond to Purdue AD's insult?
Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti didn't have any interest in responding to the "off the cuff" insult Purdue's new AD made about the Hoosiers:
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