"Especially to those who questioned whether the 2024 Hoosiers belonged in the College Football Playoff, despite the dominance displayed for most of the season. "[The media] controls all that stuff, I just got to get them ready and then we all play our games and see what shakes out at the end of the year," Cignetti said diplomatically."
"The 2025 version of Cignetti might not be as brash. The 2025 version of Indiana, meanwhile, might be even better than its predecessor, and has no intention of leaving the CFP conversation any time soon. The first Illinois-Indiana matchup to feature ranked teams since 1950 became completely one-sided, as the Hoosiers overwhelmed Illinois in all three phases, surging to 35-10 halftime lead and continuing to add touchdowns."
"Indiana broke the previous Big Ten scoring record against a top 10 foe of 62 points, twice set by Ohio State, most recently in 2018 against No. 4 Michigan."
Indiana routed No. 9 Illinois 63-10, producing the highest point total by a Big Ten team against an AP top-10 opponent. The Hoosiers overwhelmed Illinois in all three phases, building a 35-10 halftime lead and continuing to add touchdowns. The victory set a new conference scoring mark against a top-10 foe, surpassing Ohio State’s prior totals. Coach Curt Cignetti framed the season focus on preparation while players asserted their top-10 credentials. Illinois coach Bret Bielema called the loss unprecedented for him, and Indiana’s recent statistics include a nation-leading average victory margin of 25.7 points per game in 2024.
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