Curt Cignetti built a champion at Indiana with what he knew — good players from his former school
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Indiana defensive lineman Mikail Kamara speaks as head coach Curt Cignetti looks on during the champions news conference after theiir win against Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)Indiana defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) lift the defensive MVP trophy after a win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher celebrates after sacking Miami quarterback Carson Beck during the first half of the College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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Indiana defensive lineman Mikail Kamara speaks as head coach Curt Cignetti looks on during the champions news conference after theiir win against Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
