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In conscionable his 2nd play astatine nan helm, Curt Cignetti led Indiana to its first nationalist championship.
During nan Hoosiers' title run, Cignetti became known for his demanding coaching style. Indiana opened outpouring believe Thursday, and incoming transportation wide receiver Nick Marsh sewage a clang people successful what it intends to play for Cignetti.
Marsh, who transferred from Michigan State, arrived astatine believe successful golden cleats. After noting Marsh’s productive two-year stint successful East Lansing, Cignetti pivoted to nan wideout’s footwear.
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Nick Marsh (6) of nan Michigan State Spartans runs nan shot up nan section during nan first 4th of a crippled against nan Maryland Terrapins astatine Ford Field Nov. 29, 2025, successful Detroit. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
"I didn't emotion those golden shoes he came retired successful today," Cignetti said. "He learned what getting your a-- ripped is each about. I don't cognize if that happened to him very often astatine Michigan State. That was earlier believe started."
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Marsh totaled 1,311 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns astatine Michigan State. TCU quarterback Josh Hoover besides headlines Indiana’s transportation additions.
An Indiana Hoosiers helmet during a crippled against nan Ball State Cardinals astatine Lucas Oil Stadium Aug. 31, 2019, successful Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Cignetti added that nan coaching unit has "more activity to do pinch this group than nan first 2 teams," noting nan group is still learning much astir players nan squad will apt trust connected adjacent season.
Indiana Hoosiers caput coach Curt Cignetti during nan 2nd 4th against nan Miami Hurricanes successful nan 2026 College Football Playoff nationalist title astatine Hard Rock Stadium Jan. 19, 2026, successful Miami Gardens, Fla. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Indiana went 16-0 en way to a thrilling win complete Miami successful nan College Football Playoff nationalist title successful January.
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Cignetti framed his callout of Marsh’s cleats arsenic an early connection astir expectations.
"That was a wake-up call," Cignetti said of nan receiver's pre-practice cleats. "But he’s really worked hard, done a awesome occupation for us."
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Chantz Martin is simply a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
