The Indiana Hoosiers men’s football team represents the Indiana University Bloomington in collegiate football. The team competes in the Big Ten Conference and has been a member since 1953.
The Indiana Hoosiers men’s football team has made 13 bowl appearances as of 2024 and has secured two Big Ten Championships. The Indiana Hoosiers football team plays their home games at the Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
Indiana Football Head Coach 2024
Curt Cignetti is the head coach for the Indiana Hoosiers men’s football team. He arrived at Bloomington after spending five seasons (2019-2023) as head coach at James Madison where he led them to an 11-1 record in 2023.
In his debut season with the Hoosiers, Cignetti has been named the 2024 Big Ten Coach of the Year. He was also named the Home Depot Coach of the Year and has won Coach of the Year honours at each of his previous head coaching stops.
Curt Cignetti Physical Attributes
| Age | 63 years (born on June 2, 1961) |
| Height | 6’3” (1.92m) |
| Weight | N/A |
Curt Cignetti’s Age
Curt Cignetti's age is 63 years, as of December 2024. She was born on June 2, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Indiana football Head Coach year by year
In the 137-year history of Indiana men’s football, the team has had 30 head coaches as of 2024. Curt Cignetti is the current head coach of the team and has entered his first season with the Hoosiers.
Here is the list of Indiana Hoosiers men’s football team head coaches year by year:
| Coach | Tenure |
| Arthur B. Woodford | 1887–1888 |
| Evans Woollen | 1889 |
| Billy Herod | 1891 |
| Gustave Ferbert & Joseph R. Hudelson | 1894 |
| Winchester Osgood & Robert Wrenn | 1895 |
| Madison G. Gonterman | 1896–1897 |
| James H. Horne | 1898–1904 |
| James M. Sheldon | 1905–1913 |
| Clarence Childs | 1914–1915 |
| Ewald O. Stiehm | 1916–1921 |
| James P. Herron | 1922 |
| Bill Ingram | 1923–1925 |
| Harlan Page | 1926–1930 |
| Earl C. Hayes | 1931–1933 |
| Bo McMillin | 1934–1947 |
| Clyde B. Smith | 1948–1951 |
| Bernie Crimmins | 1952–1956 |
| Bob Hicks | 1957 |
| Phil Dickens | 1958–1964 |
| John Pont | 1965–1972 |
| Lee Corso | 1973–1982 |
| Sam Wyche | 1983 |
| Bill Mallory | 1984–1996 |
| Cam Cameron | 1997–2001 |
| Gerry DiNardo | 2002–2004 |
| Terry Hoeppner | 2005–2006 |
| Bill Lynch | 2007–2010 |
| Kevin Wilson | 2011–2016 |
| Tom Allen | 2016–2023 |
| Curt Cignetti | 2024–present |
Indiana Men’s Football Coaching Staff 2024
Here is the list of all the coaching staff of the Indiana Hoosiers men’s football team as of 2024:
| Name | Title |
| Curt Cignetti | Head Coach |
| Bryant Haines | Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers |
| Mike Shanahan | Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers |
| Grant Cain | Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends |
| Ola Adams | Safeties/Defensive Backs |
| Bob Bostad | Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator |
| Pat Kuntz | Defensive Tackles |
| John Miller | Running Backs |
| Rod Ojong | Cornerbacks |
| Tino Sunseri | Quarterbacks/Co-Offensive Coordinator |
| Buddha Williams | Defensive Ends |
| Derek Owings | Director of Athletic Performance, Football |
Indiana Men’s Football Support Staff 2024
| Name | Title |
| Matt Wilson | Assistant Athletic Director for Player Personnel |
| Mike Pechac | Director of Player Development/NFL Liaison & Player Academic Enhancement |
| Blake Jackson | Director of Football Operations |
| Kendel Bennett | Director of On-Campus Recruiting |
| John Srofe | Director of Scouting |
| Mike Ferrara | Director of Player Personnel |
FAQs on Indiana Football
A. Curt Cignetti became the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers on November 30, 2023.
A. As of 2024, the Indiana men’s football program has participated in 13 bowl games.
A. Yes, Curt Cignetti is married to his wife Manette Cignetti.
A. Memorial Stadium is the home arena for the Indiana football program.
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