Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Curt Cignetti joins This Is Football to discuss what it takes to stay hungry after winning a national championship, how he built Indiana into a champion, and what comes next. Cignetti also breaks down what made former Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza special, his approach to efficient practices, the future of college football, and why Julio Jones is the most badass player he's ever coached.

TIMECODES:
00:00 - Curt Cignetti joins This Is Football!
00:23 - Balancing celebrating the national title with preparing for 2026 season
01:49 - How Curt's life changed after national title win
03:05 - How Curt thinks Fernando Mendoza will fare in the NFL with the Raiders
05:07 - Was there an Indiana draftee that flew under the radar?
05:55 - How Curt arrived at his unique practice philosophy
07:50 - What changes Curt would make to college football
08:42 - Lessons ADs can take from Curt Cignetti's success
10:45 - Most bada** player Curt has ever coached - Julio Jones
12:22 - The one decision Curt Cignetti wants back from his career

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