Indiana’s football team is flying high with a 2-0 record and a top-four national ranking, but Coach Curt Cignetti isn’t celebrating yet. After a dominant 55-0 win over Howard, he zeroed in on nine to twelve critical mistakes — including a holding penalty that killed a TD, a lost fumble, and muffed punts — warning that such errors could be costly against tougher opponents. With Big Ten play looming, the Hoosiers face Western Kentucky this Saturday as a chance to clean up their game and prove they’re ready for the next level. Meanwhile, Cignetti’s noticed a leadership shift: younger players like Charlie Becker and Rolijah Hardy are stepping up, signaling a deeper, more dynamic program building toward sustained success.

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