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Indiana Coach Cignetti Advocates for College Football Commissioner

12/25/2025

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Curt Cignetti, Indiana football head coach, calls for a single college football commissioner to streamline operations.
He argues that the transfer portal timing and playoff games hinder recruiting.
Cignetti criticized the January 2 portal opening, saying it disrupts recruiting for schools still competing.
He urges calendar changes to better fit high school and portal recruiting as Indiana heads to the Rose Bowl against Alabama.

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Story summary

Curt Cignetti, Indiana football head coach, calls for a single college football commissioner to streamline operations.
He argues that the transfer portal timing and playoff games hinder recruiting.
Cignetti criticized the January 2 portal opening, saying it disrupts recruiting for schools still competing.
He urges calendar changes to better fit high school and portal recruiting as Indiana heads to the Rose Bowl against Alabama.