The Indiana Hoosiers football program, representing Indiana University Bloomington, was established in 1887. Competing in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Big Ten Conference, the Hoosiers play under head coach Curt Cignetti.
The Hoosiers have won two Big Ten Championships, in 1945 and 1967, and have participated in 12 bowl games, including the prestigious Rose Bowl in 1968. Notably, the team achieved its first 10-win season in program history during the 2024 season, finishing with a record of 11-1 overall and 8-1 in conference play.
Indiana Hoosiers Men’s Football Coach 2024
Curt Cignetti is the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers football team, having taken the helm in November 2023. He succeeded Tom Allen. Cignetti arrived at Indiana following a successful tenure at James Madison University, where he achieved a remarkable 52-9 record and led the Dukes to multiple playoff appearances, including a national championship game. In his first season with the Hoosiers in 2024, Cignetti guided the team to an 11-1 record and secured their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff. He became the first coach in program history to win his first six games.
Curt Cignetti Physical Attributes
| Age | 63 years old |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches (1.92m) |
| Weight | 90kgs (200lbs) |
Curt Cignetti Age
Cignetti is about 63 years old as of December 2024. He was born on 2 June 1961, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Curt Cignetti Height
Cignetti is 6ft 3 inches tall.
Curt Cignetti Weight
Curt Cignetti weighs 90 kgs.
Indiana Hoosiers Football Coach Year by Year
| Coach | Years | Seasons | Record |
| Arthur B. Woodford | 1887–1888 | 2 | 0–1–1 |
| Evans Woollen | 1889 | 1 | 0–1 |
| Billy Herod | 1891 | 1 | 1–5 |
| None | 1892–1893 | 2 | 3–6–1 |
| Gustave Ferbert & Joseph R. Hudelson | 1894 | 1 | 0–4–1 |
| Winchester Osgood | 1895 | 1 | 4–3–1 |
| Madison G. Gonterman | 1896–1897 | 2 | 12–3–1 |
| James H. Horne | 1898–1904 | 7 | 33–21–5 |
| James M. Sheldon | 1905–1913 | 9 | 35–26–3 |
| Clarence Childs | 1914–1915 | 2 | 6–7–1 |
| Ewald O. Stiehm | 1916–1921 | 5 | 20–18–1 |
| James P. Herron | 1922 | 1 | 1–4–2 |
| Bill Ingram | 1923–1925 | 3 | 10–12–1 |
| Harlan Page | 1926–1930 | 5 | 14–23–3 |
| Earl C. Hayes | 1931–1933 | 3 | 8–14–4 |
| Bo McMillin | 1934–1947 | 14 | 63–48–11 |
| Clyde Smith | 1948–1951 | 4 | 8–27–1 |
| Bernie Crimmins | 1952–1956 | 5 | 13–32 |
| Bob Hicks | 1957 | 1 | 1–8 |
| Phil Dickens | 1958–1964 | 7 | 20–41–2 |
| John Pont | 1965–1972 | 8 | 31–51–1 |
| Lee Corso | 1973–1982 | 10 | 41–68–2 |
| Sam Wyche | 1983 | 1 | 3–8 |
| Bill Mallory | 1984–1996 | 13 | 69–77–3 |
| Cam Cameron | 1997–2001 | 5 | 18–37 |
| Gerry DiNardo | 2002–2004 | 3 | 8–27 |
| Terry Hoeppner | 2005–2006 | 2 | 9–14 |
| Bill Lynch | 2007–2010 | 4 | 19–30 |
| Kevin Wilson | 2011–2016 | 6 | 26–46 |
| Tom Allen | 2016–2023 | 7 | 33–49 |
| Curt Cignetti | 2024– | 1 | 11–1 |
Indiana Hoosiers Men’s football Coaching Staff
| Name | Position |
| Curt Cignetti | Indiana – Head coach |
| Mike Shanahan | Indiana – Offensive coordinator / wide receivers coach |
| Tino Sunseri | Indiana – Co-offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach |
| Bryant Haines | Indiana – Defensive coordinator / linebackers coach |
| Grant Cain | Indiana – Special teams coordinator / tight ends coach |
| John Miller | Indiana – Running backs coach |
| Pat Kuntz | Indiana – Defensive tackles coach |
| Buddha Williams | Indiana – Defensive ends coach |
| Rod Ojong | Indiana – Cornerbacks coach |
| Ola Adams | Indiana – Safeties coach / defensive backs coach |
Assistant Head Coach
Brandon Shelby serves as the assistant head coach and cornerbacks coach for the Indiana Hoosiers football team. In this role, he develops the defensive strategy and mentors the cornerbacks. Shelby joined Indiana after a successful stint at Kansas, where he contributed to the defensive unit's growth. Shelby’s coaching philosophy emphasizes discipline, technique, and a strong work ethic, which he instills in his players.
FAQ on Indiana Hoosiers Football coach
A. Cignetti infused the Indiana roster with 13 players from his 2023 James Madison team.
A. The football team has played in multiple bowl games. The women's basketball team was ranked in the top 10 in the 2022–2023 season. Men's basketball has a total of 5 National Championships.
A. The team has won the Big Ten Championship twice, once in 1945 and again in 1967.
