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Indiana football opens 2026 ranked No. 6 in AP preseason poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:26 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Indiana football opens 2026 ranked No. 6 in AP preseason poll
Summary

The Indiana Hoosiers football team will begin the 2026 season ranked No. 6 in the AP preseason poll. Head coach Curt Cignetti has led the program to a national championship in his second year, despite the apparent skepticism reflected in the poll's rankings. Last year, the Hoosiers were ranked No. 20 at this time, but fell to No. 23 within a week. Indiana's first game of the season is upcoming, and the team's performance will determine its trajectory moving forward.

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  • •Indiana won a national championship in Cignetti's second year as head coach.
  • •The team is ranked No. 6 in the AP preseason poll for the 2026 season.
  • •Last year, Indiana was ranked No. 20 and dropped to No. 23 shortly after.
  • •Scott Dolson signed a contract extension as the athletic director.
  • •Upcoming season performance will influence their ranking trajectory.
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  • 1:26 PMYahoo Sports — Hoosiers Daily News: Is Indiana being doubted again ahead of 2026?
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