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I think Cig is a great coach but kind of shocked how everyone just assumes they're going to be awesome again

Posted on August 17, 2026 at 12:05:02 PM by y2wolv

Two years ago, they barely beat a bad Michigan team at home.

The qb play they get this year is more likely to be comparable to that team then the guy who was the #1 pick in the draft.

I see them as a contender for the playoff again, but this idea they're a legit contender to win it again strikes me as insane./

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October 24, 2026: Indiana -6.5 @ Michigan Over/Under: 52.5 points - By Captcha August 17, 2026 at 11:39:56 AM
- I think Cig is a great coach but kind of shocked how everyone just assumes they're going to be awesome again - By y2wolv August 17, 2026 at 12:05:02 PM
  - Because they have a decent amount of returning production (52nd overall), the coaching staff is still intact, they are great in the portal, and they were easily the best team last year. - By GritsGoBlue August 17, 2026 at 01:57:32 PM
  - they were not a bad team in 2024, they were a pretty darn good team - By DoctorD August 17, 2026 at 01:19:53 PM
  - It seems reasonable to me to expect them to be a touchdown worse than Oregon and Ohio State. (nm) - By suede August 17, 2026 at 12:12:20 PM
  - He single handedly won a few games. (PSU) It is hard to replicate that magic. **** - By Cincywolve August 17, 2026 at 12:10:54 PM
  - Agree, QB should be fine, but he will be Heisman level?* - By MasterBates August 17, 2026 at 12:05:54 PM
    - Hoover is coming in with a better resume than Mendoza did to be fair.* - By gbmcq August 17, 2026 at 12:12:04 PM
      - I’ll add that Hoover ran a lot of RPO’s at TCU, so he will be very comfortable in IU’s offense. However, he will be little threat on the ground.* - By AuntLilly August 17, 2026 at 12:44:27 PM
      - He is certainly older and more experienced but I will take the under on being as good this year.* - By MasterBates August 17, 2026 at 12:17:12 PM
      - Yes. but Mendoza had a magical season. Rare level of clutch*** - By Cincywolve August 17, 2026 at 12:16:45 PM
        
        Plus their receivers were fucking awesome.* - By jjwalker August 17, 2026 at 01:06:37 PM
        
        Re: Yes. but Mendoza had a magical season. Rare level of clutch (one of the best seasons in years) *** - By Cincywolve August 17, 2026 at 12:18:02 PM
- Wow* - By LewisBullox August 17, 2026 at 11:51:46 AM

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