Curt Cignetti’s famous mantra, “Google us—we win,” is serving as a powerful rallying cry for his Indiana Hoosiers this season, defying all expectations. In his very first year as coach, Cignetti has managed to transform a struggling program into a dominant force within the Big Ten. Boasting an impressive 10-0 record and an offense that ranks among the nation’s best, Indiana now faces a crucial game against Ohio State, which could ultimately determine their season’s fate and playoff aspirations. However, the question remains: Will their swagger withstand the challenge posed by the Bucks determined to expose their weaknesses? This highly anticipated showdown goes beyond mere rankings—it represents a clash between audacious claims and harsh realities.
We all know how much importance this weekend’s game has over Indiana and Curt Cignetti’s fate. It’ll finally give answers to all the doubts swirling around their easy schedule, being the actual reason for their victory. On November 22, Gojo and Golic take this discussion to X, where NFL star Brady Quinn highlights some crucial aspects of the Hoosiers showdown against the Bucks, saying, “This will be the toughest environment they’ve ever played in. Curt Cignetti can downplay it and say it’s just another game. This is the biggest game in Indiana Hoosier Football history. That’s not hyperbole.” So the checklist is winning against ranked opponents.
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“This will be the toughest environment they’ve ever played in. For Curt Cignetti, he can downplay it and say it’s just another game. This is the biggest game in Indiana Hoosier Football history. That’s not hyperbole.
How they perform in this game will largely dictate the rest… pic.twitter.com/r5HiTxkYGd
— GoJo and Golic (@GoJoandGolic) November 22, 2024
Well, the Indiana Hoosiers going up against the Ohio State Buckeyes will actually end their 30-year-long misery. Yes, you heard that right. Indiana has not won a single game against the Bucks since 1989 except for the one game they tied in 1990. This surely should be the concern for Curt Cignetti and the team. Not only is their reputation at stake, but this might be their only chance to actually break this record.
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However, this continuous exaggeration of Indiana’s gameplay and standing in the season has not only started fueling doubts in the minds of fans but has also urged head coach Curt Cignetti to take a strong stand on it.
Curt Cignetti’s final verdict
Curt Cignetti is the reason behind the end of Indiana’s year-long misery. He not only took the program from 3-9 to 10-0 but led them to playoff projection rankings. However, that’s not something to be proud of because of the perception that the team is still to face a ranked opponent or any team with an AP ranking. But this only partially leads to the conclusion that Hoosiers are not as strong as anticipated. Well, let’s get one thing really clear: Coach Cignetti isn’t just simply going to let haters get into their minds, and he knows exactly how to give it back to them.
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In a recent interview, Curt Cignetti said, “Every single one of those teams had a winning record when we played them. We also defeated the defending national champion and the runner-up. We didn’t trail until two weeks ago. Do your research. Google us, so you know something about us.” That’s a straight fact. Even though the Michigan Wolverines are facing their worst nightmares this season, they are still a strong team with good defense, plus they are just one game away from becoming bowl-eligible.
It’s all speculation about the team’s capability, and it will remain so until the Hoosiers actually pull off a win against a ranked team. And the Bucks won’t be pushovers. The question now is whether this concept will materialize or if the Indiana Hoosiers will finally receive the recognition they deserve.
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