Fernando Mendoza takes a shot at Miami after national championship win while coach Curt Cignetti finally smiles

Fernando Mendoza, who grew up in Miami, wasn't even offered a walk-on spot with the Hurricanes coming out of high school.

Indiana's Curt Cignetti Calls Out Refs After Viral Video of Hit on Fernando Mendoza

Curt Cignetti was not a fan of some of the hits his quarterback took in the first half of the national championship game against Miami.

Who is Curt Cignetti's father? What to know of Hall of Famer Frank Cignetti

Who is Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti's dad? Here's what to know on Frank Cignetti Sr. ahead of the Hoosiers' CFP championship game vs. Miami.
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Curt Cignetti national championship speech: IU coach explains gutsy decision to go for 4th down late in game

From "Google me, I win," to "We won the National Championship at Indiana University," Cignetti completed one of the greatest stories we've ever seen

Curt Cignetti, Mario Cristobal tied for sixth in College Football Playoff salary rankings

The head coaches in the 2025 national championship are tied for sixth highest-paid in the College Football Playoff.

Curt Cignetti blasts title game officials for missing ‘obvious personal fouls’

In his halftime interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe, Cignetti ripped the officials for missing what he termed three “obvious personal fouls.” All three came on late or unnecessary hits on Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza, he said, one of which left the Heisman Trophy winner with a bloodied lip.
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