IU Football 2025

[temptation]

6 minutes ago, Komets2727 said:

Feeding the fire a bit, but Temp you were the one bashing on Cignetti last year. What has changed your tune? 

He called his shot and delivered.  Still not ready to call him “great” as time will tell.

Temp gets a lot of flack but isn’t afraid to admit when he’s wrong.

Another 9+ win season in Bloomington and I’ll concede.

[Komets2727]

3 hours ago, temptation said:

He called his shot and delivered.  Still not ready to call him “great” as time will tell.

Temp gets a lot of flack but isn’t afraid to admit when he’s wrong.

Another 9+ win season in Bloomington and I’ll concede.

Fair enough sir. I am not calling Cignetti great yet, but he is damn good. Not sure how many coaches out there could do what he has done at IU though

[Sparty]

1 minute ago, Komets2727 said:

Fair enough sir. I am not calling Cignetti great yet, but he is damn good. Not sure how many coaches out there could do what he has done at IU though

With NIL and the TP, I’m guessing more coaches than you think.  

And that’s not a knock on Coach Ciggy.  

[Komets2727]

2 hours ago, Sparty said:

With NIL and the TP, I’m guessing more coaches than you think.  

And that’s not a knock on Coach Ciggy.  

Nah, I don’t believe that. IU has lost at historic levels for decades with many different coaches and changing landscapes. First year with Cig, they set a school record for wins and make the CFP. Every D1 coach had the same opportunity as Cig last year with the transfer portal and NIL and we see the results. Second year for IU looks promising as well. 

[Footballking16]

23 hours ago, Sparty said:

Like Coach Ciggy did last year?  That turned out pretty nice for the Hoosiers….making it all the way to the playoffs.  

Purdue has almost 60 new faces, mostly underclassmen with little to no experience. Good thing Ball State and Southern Illinois are on the schedule because that’s all they’re going to win. I don’t think the question is by how much IU beats Purdue this year (because it’ll be a lot) but whether or not IU shuts PU out for a second straight year. 

[Sparty]

2 hours ago, Footballking16 said:

Purdue has almost 60 new faces, mostly underclassmen with little to no experience. Good thing Ball State and Southern Illinois are on the schedule because that’s all they’re going to win. I don’t think the question is by how much IU beats Purdue this year (because it’ll be a lot) but whether or not IU shuts PU out for a second straight year. 

Nah. Read my super duper hot take.  

[Footballking16]

9 hours ago, Sparty said:

Nah. Read my super duper hot take.  

I read it, it's certainly a hot take...they're called hot takes for a reason. Purdue is the worst P4 team in the country. 

[Sparty]

1 hour ago, Footballking16 said:

I read it, it's certainly a hot take...they're called hot takes for a reason. Purdue is the worst P4 team in the country. 

Maybe

[Bash Riprock]

17 hours ago, Sparty said:

With NIL and the TP, I’m guessing more coaches than you think.  

And that’s not a knock on Coach Ciggy.  

Perhaps....NIL and TP absolutely allows a program to build rapidly....as long as the administration is willing to spend.  

IU certainly now seems willing and will eventually renovate Memorial Stadium. My guess like Assembly Hall, they will get a big time donor and put their name on the facility

[Footballking16]

10 minutes ago, Bash Riprock said:

Perhaps....NIL and TP absolutely allows a program to build rapidly....as long as the administration is willing to spend.  

IU certainly now seems willing and will eventually renovate Memorial Stadium. My guess like Assembly Hall, they will get a big time donor and put their name on the facility

Todd Wagner would be my bet. Former business partner of Mark Cuban and IU alum...worth several billion dollars. 

Has already contributed immensely to IU's NIL collective. 

[Komets2727]

18 hours ago, Sparty said:

Nah. Read my super duper hot take.  

Not happening. Bigger thing for Purdue to focus on is winning one Big 10 game for the year. It won’t be Indiana

Edited July 28, 2025 by Komets2727

[Bash Riprock]

It would seem there are future plans for an upgraded Memorial Stadium. 
 

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/curt-cignetti-indiana-football-memorial-stadium-upgrades-look-different-future-01k18xgcjn3r

[Coach Nowlin]

On 7/28/2025 at 7:26 AM, Footballking16 said:

 Purdue is the worst P4 team in the country. 

under what exact metrics?   

What is your O/U wins for Purdue, assuming worst P4 team in country, would mean 0-fer in B10 and winning vs Ball St?  Southern Illinois?   

We all agree Coaching Matters, in the transactional world of professional P4 College Football, why would you think that Coach Odom's history and being able to flip roster would automatically continue the path of amateur hour the last 2 years? 

[Footballking16]

3 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said:

under what exact metrics?   

What is your O/U wins for Purdue, assuming worst P4 team in country, would mean 0-fer in B10 and winning vs Ball St?  Southern Illinois?   

We all agree Coaching Matters, in the transactional world of professional P4 College Football, why would you think that Coach Odom's history and being able to flip roster would automatically continue the path of amateur hour the last 2 years? 

The fact that they went 1-11 last year, lost any and every player worth a salt to the portal, and have EIGHTY-TWO new faces on this years roster. 

Of the 5 teams projected to finish at the bottom of the B10 not including Purdue who was picked dead last (NW, Maryland, Mich St, and UCLA) they only get Northwestern on the road.

2.5 is an appropriate O/U win total. You might beat NW. 

[Coach Nowlin]

8 hours ago, Footballking16 said:

The fact that they went 1-11 last year, lost any and every player worth a salt to the portal, and have EIGHTY-TWO new faces on this years roster. 

Of the 5 teams projected to finish at the bottom of the B10 not including Purdue who was picked dead last (NW, Maryland, Mich St, and UCLA) they only get Northwestern on the road.

2.5 is an appropriate O/U win total. You might beat NW. 

Understand the statement and the number you settled on, for sure, however, your premise is based on old school college athletics.   Many of your same data you used to describe Purdue was what many said about IU before the 1st game of the season.   Do not short change coaching and culture change, many would argue losing many players off a very poor team is a good thing, but if you just soley focus on loss of Theillman and TE (name escapes me at OSU) as 2 examples of doom and gloom, I think that is short sighted too.   

Is Nitro Tuggle a player?  Many thought so and so did Georgia, seems like a talented WR, my point is who knows what this will actually look like, but I do know, it seems based on connections I have who would have a pulse of things (they were dead on with last regime, I believe I was told, Circus, Chaos first 6 months on campus) Coach Odom and his staff have changed some of the narratives coming out, more substance vs fake swag stuff from previous staff.  Time will tell.  

[Footballking16]

8 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said:

Understand the statement and the number you settled on, for sure, however, your premise is based on old school college athletics.   Many of your same data you used to describe Purdue was what many said about IU before the 1st game of the season.   Do not short change coaching and culture change, many would argue losing many players off a very poor team is a good thing, but if you just soley focus on loss of Theillman and TE (name escapes me at OSU) as 2 examples of doom and gloom, I think that is short sighted too.   

Is Nitro Tuggle a player?  Many thought so and so did Georgia, seems like a talented WR, my point is who knows what this will actually look like, but I do know, it seems based on connections I have who would have a pulse of things (they were dead on with last regime, I believe I was told, Circus, Chaos first 6 months on campus) Coach Odom and his staff have changed some of the narratives coming out, more substance vs fake swag stuff from previous staff.  Time will tell.  

IU brought in a coach with an .800 winning percentage that brought several players with him. Cignetti preferenced production over potential in the portal. How many 5th and 6th year guys who had played 50+ games suited up for IU last year? A ton.

Purdue is one of the youngest and most inexperienced teams in the country next year. Look at their QB room, the most important position on the field. Not a single receiver has over 400 yards. Purdue’s starting LT hasn’t played a competitive snap since high school…4 years ago after Notre Dame forced him to medically retire.

IU caught lightning in a bottle last year no doubt, but there weren’t anywhere close to as many roster unknowns like there are at Purdue. I do think Odom is light years better than Walters and will one day bring Purdue back to a level of respectability, but it’s not going to happen overnight. It’s not likely to happen in year 2 either. 

[Coach Nowlin]

"its not likely"

all I read was, there is a chance !!  

[Bash Riprock]

13 hours ago, Footballking16 said:

IU brought in a coach with an .800 winning percentage that brought several players with him. Cignetti preferenced production over potential in the portal. How many 5th and 6th year guys who had played 50+ games suited up for IU last year? A ton.

Purdue is one of the youngest and most inexperienced teams in the country next year. Look at their QB room, the most important position on the field. Not a single receiver has over 400 yards. Purdue’s starting LT hasn’t played a competitive snap since high school…4 years ago after Notre Dame forced him to medically retire.

IU caught lightning in a bottle last year no doubt, but there weren’t anywhere close to as many roster unknowns like there are at Purdue. I do think Odom is light years better than Walters and will one day bring Purdue back to a level of respectability, but it’s not going to happen overnight. It’s not likely to happen in year 2 either. 

You are probably right....but the equation for rapid success today seems to be how much $$ one is willing to spend.  If Purdue lays down top dollar for players, they can improve quickly.

[Footballking16]

14 hours ago, Bash Riprock said:

You are probably right....but the equation for rapid success today seems to be how much $$ one is willing to spend.  If Purdue lays down top dollar for players, they can improve quickly.

Purdue is bottom of the barrel when it comes to NIL

[Coach Nowlin]

On 8/3/2025 at 1:43 AM, Footballking16 said:

Purdue is bottom of the barrel when it comes to NIL

Hoops team doesn't seem to think they have an NIL problem 

[Footballking16]

5 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said:

Hoops team doesn't seem to think they have an NIL problem 

Smith could have doubled his worth on the open market in the portal but chose to stick around to try and win a championship. TKR as well. I actually admire that in this current climate.

Football is a completely different story however and the roster shakeup parallels that. 

Edited August 4, 2025 by Footballking16

[Bash Riprock]

Aiden Fisher...great IU linebacker and even a better person.  After losing his father and step father to aggressive forms of brain cancer, he is reaching out to help others facing the same battle.....

https://x.com/Jared_Kelly7/status/1951015979317698932/video/1

 

[Komets2727]

On 8/1/2025 at 10:55 PM, Coach Nowlin said:

"its not likely"

all I read was, there is a chance !!  

Ok, Purdue has started 2-0 so looking at their schedule their best chances for wins are against Northwestern on the road and at home against Rutgers.

[Coach Nowlin]

On 9/8/2025 at 2:39 PM, Komets2727 said:

Ok, Purdue has started 2-0 so looking at their schedule their best chances for wins are against Northwestern on the road and at home against Rutgers.

Thast cashes the OVER 2.5 wins baby !!!

This is what I know so far, Coach Odom as restored functionality within the program.  Great start there. 

OL/DL will be in for it moving forward that is for sure

 

Also, slow start against OD, for IU, I can see why dropping Virigina was the move now.   :).  Cheers

[Komets2727]

2 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said:

Thast cashes the OVER 2.5 wins baby !!!

This is what I know so far, Coach Odom as restored functionality within the program.  Great start there. 

OL/DL will be in for it moving forward that is for sure

 

Also, slow start against OD, for IU, I can see why dropping Virigina was the move now.   :).  Cheers

Well, Purdue has to beat someone before you cash in on the 2.5 wins. As far as IU goes, if/when IU beats Illinois next week we will have a good measuring stick as to where they are at. 8-4 is a worst case scenario for the Hoosiers I believe, but 10-2 is possible…