Curt Cignetti's Final Ranking Highlights Big Ten Teams Following Championship Victory
Indiana's coach Curt Cignetti reveals top rankings for the final Coaches Poll, featuring a significant presence of Big Ten teams after a national championship win.
After clinching a national title, Indiana’s coach Curt Cignetti has continued to show admiration for the Big Ten. His final Coaches Poll includes eight teams from the conference, with notable moves by Iowa and Illinois after their successful bowl games. Cignetti’s IU team, after defeating Miami, ranked first in his ballot, with Miami, Oregon, Ole Miss, and Ohio State following closely.
During this season, the Big Ten made its mark, placing three teams in the College Football Playoff and securing the conference’s third consecutive national championship. Conversely, the SEC faced challenges with a poor record in the playoff, highlighting a shift in competitive dominance.
Cignetti remarked, “I think it’s called a paradigm shift. Many remain stuck in old patterns of thought regarding team rankings by conferences, unable to adapt to the evolving landscape in college football.” He emphasized that Indiana’s undefeated record and victory against prominent teams showcase the strength and capability of the program.
Cignetti’s final Coaches Poll ranking is as follows:
- Indiana
- Miami
- Oregon
- Ole Miss
- Ohio State
- Georgia
- Notre Dame
- Texas
- Texas A&M
- Texas Tech
- Iowa
- Alabama
- Oklahoma
- BYU
- Utah
- Illinois
- Michigan
- Washington
- Vanderbilt
- TCU
- USC
- SMU
- Arizona
- Houston
- James Madison
