Indiana Football

New Indiana coach Curt Cignetti has hired seven assistant coaches and all of his coordinators from his previous staff at James Madison.

The 62-year-old Cignetti had a 52-9 record in five seasons at JMU, including an 11-1 record and a No. 24 ranking this season.

The 62-year-old Cignetti had a 52-9 record in five seasons at JMU, including an 11-1 record and a No. 24 ranking this season.

Cignetti replaces Tom Allen, who was fired Sunday after seven full seasons in charge of the Hoosiers.

Allen led Indiana to bowl games in 2019 and 2020. But things spiraled downward quickly, and IU won just three Big Ten games the last three seasons.

The Hoosiers soon may have a third option at quarterback in Dexter Williams II. The junior started two games last year before tearing his ACL in the season finale against Purdue.

The Hoosiers will be wearing ‘ghost’ uniforms for the game – black jerseys and pants with red letters and numbers and white trim.

Tayven Jackson completed 24 of 34 passes for 299 yards and a touchdown but was intercepted once in his first full game behind center.

While Jackson played well in the second half, this loss may prove costly to the Hoosiers' bowl hopes.

The redshirt freshman led touchdown drives on the opening three possessions in a 41-7 win over Indiana State Friday night.