Indiana University Athletics
Pre-National Championship Game Arrival Availability
1/16/2026 9:00:00 PM | Football
MIAMI, Fla. –––– Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti addressed the media upon arrival at the Miami International Airport on Friday (January 16) ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday (January 19).
Below is a full transcript of the press conference, while video of the media sessions can be found on the right sidebar at IUHoosiers.com.
Curt Cignetti | Head Coach
Opening Statement
CC: It's great to land, a lot warmer here than it was in Bloomington. We've had a good week of practice, go through a second time through of a couple situations on Friday and get ready to play on Monday night.
On his message to Indiana fans ahead of the game…
CC: I can't say what the mood of the team is, I think we've had a good week of preparation, but there's still over 48 hours to go here, so we want to sharpen the edge, so we can play our very best. The fans … hopefully it'll be a home game.
On what's occupied his thoughts ahead of game…
CC: What's occupied my thoughts is preparation. Just preparing for the game, there were some portal things, decisions to be made. Not much sleep last night, hoping to catch up some sleep these next three days.
On if the strategy of handling the hoopla will stay the same as it has the last few games…
CC: Yeah.
#NeverDaunted
Below is a full transcript of the press conference, while video of the media sessions can be found on the right sidebar at IUHoosiers.com.
Curt Cignetti | Head Coach
Opening Statement
CC: It's great to land, a lot warmer here than it was in Bloomington. We've had a good week of practice, go through a second time through of a couple situations on Friday and get ready to play on Monday night.
On his message to Indiana fans ahead of the game…
CC: I can't say what the mood of the team is, I think we've had a good week of preparation, but there's still over 48 hours to go here, so we want to sharpen the edge, so we can play our very best. The fans … hopefully it'll be a home game.
On what's occupied his thoughts ahead of game…
CC: What's occupied my thoughts is preparation. Just preparing for the game, there were some portal things, decisions to be made. Not much sleep last night, hoping to catch up some sleep these next three days.
On if the strategy of handling the hoopla will stay the same as it has the last few games…
CC: Yeah.
#NeverDaunted
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