Curt Cignetti has come a long way, in a short time. In only two years of big-time college football — at a previously small-time Big Ten program — Cignetti has climbed to the top of the mountain. The question now becomes whether he’ll try to climb the same mountain again, or whether he’ll look for a new mountain.

Indiana loses more than one Mendoza for the 2026 season after its historic national title win. While Fernando Mendoza is likely to leave for the NFL, Alberto has reportedly accepted a transfer to Georgia Tech in the ACC.

Curt Cignetti and Mario Cristobal reflected on their decisions to coach college football ahead of Indiana vs Miami in the CFP national championship.