Overview

• Curt Cignetti, former James Madison head coach, has been hired as the new football coach for the Indiana Hoosiers, aiming to replicate his success at JMU.
• Cignetti has a track record of success, including a 52-9 record in five seasons with the Dukes, and was this season's Sun Belt coach of the year.
• Cignetti plans to bring some of his previous assistants from James Madison, including offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan and defensive coordinator Bryant Haines.
• James Madison is now looking for a new head coach, with significant interest from upper-tier Group of 5 head coaches and Power 5 coordinators.
• Potential candidates for the James Madison head coach position include Holy Cross head coach Bob Chesney, Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz, and South Carolina associate head coach Pete Lembo.