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Indiana Football Shines: Undefeated Season, Big Ten Champs!

12/15/2025

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Indiana University’s football program finished the season undefeated and won the Big Ten Championship.
Star quarterback Fernando Mendoza said campus excitement has dramatically increased compared with past indifference.
Coach Curt Cignetti recruited experienced players through the transfer portal, emphasizing "production over potential."
Linebacker Aiden Fisher, a transfer, said overlooked players are motivated to prove themselves.
Fisher also said the ultimate goal remains winning the national championship.

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Story summary

Indiana University’s football program finished the season undefeated and won the Big Ten Championship.
Star quarterback Fernando Mendoza said campus excitement has dramatically increased compared with past indifference.
Coach Curt Cignetti recruited experienced players through the transfer portal, emphasizing "production over potential."
Linebacker Aiden Fisher, a transfer, said overlooked players are motivated to prove themselves.
Fisher also said the ultimate goal remains winning the national championship.