How the Indiana Hoosiers transformed into a college football powerhouse after years of losing

TL;DR

Indiana University football, historically plagued by over 700 defeats, has achieved an undefeated regular season and won the national championship.
Coach Curt Cignetti, a longtime winner at smaller schools, took over the program at age 62, facing skepticism but determined to change the team's culture.
The Hoosiers' success is fueled by players recruited from the transfer portal, including quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and enabled by Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals.
The dramatic turnaround has led to significant investment in the football program, with the school spending over $60 million in 2024, impacting academic programs.
Cignetti received an eight-year, $90 million contract, reflecting the high stakes and rapid changes in modern college sports.

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