# ESPN FINALLY Got It RIGHT About Curt Cignetti... But They're Still WRONG About THIS

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Podcast: [Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-hoosiers-daily-podcast-on-indiana-hoosiers-football-basketball-4835594)
Published: 2026-07-13T07:00:00+00:00
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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 even exist? If you enjoy Indiana Hoosiers football coverage, subscribe for daily episodes covering Curt Cignetti, recruiting, transfer portal news, Big Ten football, College Football Playoff discussions, and everything happening around IU Football.

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