About this episode

The episode discusses ESPN's ranking of Curt Cignetti and the implications of their Football Power Index on Indiana football.

ESPN finally gave Curt Cignetti the respect Indiana fans have been waiting for, naming the Hoosiers head coach the No. 1 coach in college football. But while ESPN got that ranking right, their latest Football Power Index (FPI) has fans across the country questioning how much faith anyone should put into the preseason metrics. In today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins joins Locked On Ducks host Spencer McLaughlin and Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko for a college football crossover discussing ESPN's coaching rankings, Curt Cignetti's rise to the top of the sport, Dan Lanning's championship expectations at Oregon, James Franklin comparisons, and whether ESPN's FPI has become more misleading than useful. The crew also debates Indiana's College Football Playoff chances, preseason rankings, coaching impact versus roster talent, and why Curt Cignetti continues to change the national conversation surrounding Indiana football. Topics Covered: Curt Cignetti ranked No. 1 by ESPN Why Indiana's national championship changed everything Dan Lanning vs. James Franklin debate ESPN FPI reaction Indiana's 2026 CFP outlook Oregon and Penn State comparisons Should preseason polls…

People in this episode

Host: Jacob Goins

Guests: Spencer McLaughlin, Zach Seyko

Topics covered

• Curt Cignetti ranking
• ESPN coaching rankings
• College Football Playoff
• Football Power Index
• Indiana football
• coaching impact
• preseason rankings

Keywords

• Curt Cignetti
• ESPN
• Football Power Index
• Indiana Hoosiers
• College Football Playoff
• coaching rankings
• preseason polls

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN, Indiana Hoosiers, Oregon, Penn State

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