Indiana Football Starts Season 1-0 Despite Coach Cignetti's Disappointment

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti expressed deep dissatisfaction with his team's performance despite their 27-14 season-opening win over Old Dominion. The Hoosiers allowed a 75-yard touchdown on the first play and struggled to capitalize in the red zone, scoring only two touchdowns after six trips inside the 10-yard line. Cignetti highlighted multiple missed opportunities, including a fumble near the goal line, dropped passes, and a missed field goal, emphasizing that the team failed to execute their game plan effectively. While Indiana's defense rebounded well after the initial lapse, intercepting the opposing quarterback three times and limiting passing yardage, Cignetti maintained that the overall execution was below the program's high standards. Despite solid offensive yardage and a notable 91-yard punt return by Jonathan Brady, the coach insisted that the Hoosiers must improve their finishing ability and reduce mistakes. The win was seen as a learning opportunity rather than a cause for celebration, with Cignetti underscoring the need for better execution moving forward.