Overview
- Indiana is undefeated and holds the No. 1 seed, with its College Football Playoff game set for New Year's Day.
- Curt Cignetti received an eight-year, $90 million contract extension as the university prioritizes retention.
- The athletic department reported more than $60 million in 2024 football spending, with donor support including alum Mark Cuban.
- Roster construction relied on the transfer portal, highlighted by 13 arrivals from James Madison and quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Cal.
- Under Cignetti, the Hoosiers are 24-2 without a home loss after entering the season as the losingest program in Division I.