Indiana football ranked 19th in Preseason Coaches’ Poll

BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana Hoosiers football team will start the season ranked No. 19 in the preseason coaches’ poll, following a historic 2024 season that saw them go 11-2 and make their first-ever college football playoff appearance.

Head coach Curt Cignetti, now in his second year, stressed the importance of not resting on past achievements but must strive to improve daily.

IU Head Coach Curt Cignetti

The Hoosiers are one of seven Big Ten teams to crack the top 25, a list that includes No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Penn State, and No. 7 Oregon.

Indiana will kick off its season at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, August 30, against Old Dominion.