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Indiana Hoosiers Make History with Perfect 16-0 Season

1/24/2026

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The Indiana Hoosiers became the first-ever 16-0 college football team after defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the College Football Playoff final.
Curt Cignetti, Indiana Hoosiers' coach, led the program from a 3-9 season in 2023 to an 11-2 record and a 2025 perfect season.
D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana cornerback, credited Cignetti's leadership and the team's process-oriented approach, while teammate Jamari Sharpe emphasized that teamwork could help Indiana repeat in 2026.

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The Indiana Hoosiers became the first-ever 16-0 college football team after defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the College Football Playoff final.
Curt Cignetti, Indiana Hoosiers' coach, led the program from a 3-9 season in 2023 to an 11-2 record and a 2025 perfect season.
D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana cornerback, credited Cignetti's leadership and the team's process-oriented approach, while teammate Jamari Sharpe emphasized that teamwork could help Indiana repeat in 2026.