Drew Brees praises Indiana football, critiques college football's direction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Drew Brees congratulated Indiana football on their national championship while expressing concern about the current state of college football. Speaking during the NASCAR O'Reilly Series race on June 20, Brees discussed the rapid transformation of Indiana's program under coach Curt Cignetti, highlighting the impact of NIL and the transfer portal. He noted that Indiana, historically one of the losingest programs in college football, achieved remarkable success by acquiring experienced players. Brees emphasized the uncertainty of college football's and the challenges faced by universities and their fanbases in adapting to the shifting dynamics.
- •Drew Brees celebrates Indiana's national championship victory.
- •Indiana's program improved under coach Curt Cignetti within two years.
- •Brees cites NIL and the transfer portal as game changers in college football.
- •Historically, Indiana has been one of the losingest programs.
- •Brees raised concerns about the future stability of college football.
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Purdue football great Drew Brees congratulates Indiana, laments college football landscape
"The former Purdue great believes a broken system is one of the elements that Indiana took advantage of on the way to a national championship.
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