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Hoosiers' Cignetti and Mendoza Shine in All-Big Ten Awards

12/10/2025

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Curt Cignetti, head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, was named Associated Press All-Big Ten coach of the year.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza won offensive player of the year and top first-year transfer.
Caleb Downs of Ohio State was named defensive player of the year.
Julian Sayin of Ohio State was named freshman of the year.
The two teams combined for 14 players on the first team, underscoring their dominance.

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Story summary

Curt Cignetti, head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, was named Associated Press All-Big Ten coach of the year.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza won offensive player of the year and top first-year transfer.
Caleb Downs of Ohio State was named defensive player of the year.
Julian Sayin of Ohio State was named freshman of the year.
The two teams combined for 14 players on the first team, underscoring their dominance.