BREAKING: Indiana Hoosiers football has achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever 12-0 regular season, dominating Purdue in a staggering 56-3 victory at Ross-Ade Stadium on December 1, 2023. Coach Curt Cignetti has led the team to unprecedented heights, transforming them from underdogs to giants in the Big Ten.
Just hours ago, the Hoosiers celebrated their perfect season, a feat not accomplished since their last undefeated run in 1945, when they finished 9-0-1. This monumental achievement marks a significant turnaround for Indiana football, once regarded as the all-time losingest program in college football history.
“This is something that a lot of people probably thought couldn’t happen,” Cignetti remarked after the game. “And it just goes to show you that with commitment and the right people in place, anything’s possible.”
The Hoosiers are not just basking in their success; they are focused on the future. They are set to compete in the Big Ten Championship on December 6, with aspirations for a potential run in the College Football Playoff.
The atmosphere at Ross-Ade Stadium was electric, filled with fans witnessing history in the making. Senior center Pat Coogan delivered an inspiring speech before the game, rallying the team with a message of unity and resilience. “We’re a bunch of misfits coming together, and now we have a chance to be 12-0,” he emphasized, a sentiment echoed by quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
Defensive standout Stephen Daley, who transferred from a winless Kent State team, has found his footing at Indiana. He recorded four-and-a-half tackles for loss during the game, leading the Big Ten with a total of 18 stops in the opposing backfield. “We’ve built a team that doesn’t want to disappoint each other,” Daley said.
Cignetti expressed gratitude towards the entire program, acknowledging contributions from everyone involved, from the university president to the support staff. “This team will always be the first in Indiana history to go undefeated in the regular season,” he affirmed.
The Hoosiers celebrated their victory with cigars in the locker room, a tradition Cignetti allows for 24 hours before shifting focus to the next challenge. “Everybody on the team — coaches, support staff, players — we’ve all worked our entire lives to get to this point,” Mendoza added, highlighting the drive to continue their success.
Senior linebacker Aiden Fisher is already shifting his focus to the upcoming championship game, indicating that the team’s journey is far from over. “We know we have something special with this team,” Fisher stated. “We can take this thing pretty far.”
As Indiana prepares for the Big Ten Championship, the excitement surrounding their historic season continues to grow. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if the Hoosiers can extend their remarkable journey toward a national title.
Stay tuned for more updates on Indiana’s historic season and their upcoming championship game.
