Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti proposes Notre Dame series format
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti suggested a new format for a potential football rivalry series with Notre Dame. Cignetti proposed that Notre Dame visit Indiana twice while the Hoosiers would go to Notre Dame once, though this suggestion has faced criticism. The discussion comes after Indiana opted out of playing Notre Dame, which may reflect their scheduling strategy. Cignetti's remarks follow the last matchup, where Notre Dame won against Indiana in the 2024 College Football Playoff.
- •Curt Cignetti proposed a home-and-home series plus an extra game with Notre Dame.
- •Indiana opted out of a game against Notre Dame earlier this offseason.
- •The last meeting between Indiana and Notre Dame occurred in the 2024 College Football Playoff.
- •Cignetti's comments may indicate Indiana's preference for non-conference matchups.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Indiana’s Curt Cignetti proposes wild idea to play Notre Dame
"Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti recently shared a wild idea for his team to have a future series with Notre Dame.
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