Quick Info
| Profession | College football coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/06/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Curt Cignetti
17/10/2026
Indiana lost 19-15 to Ohio State at Memorial Stadium, ending the Hoosiers' 22-game winning streak. Cignetti said the team had too many missed opportunities, including a failed final-play attempt, and that it had proved it was capable of competing with the nation's best.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Curt Cignetti is an American college football coach who has served as head football coach at Indiana University Bloomington since 2024. He previously coached at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Elon University, and James Madison University. He led Indiana to its first national championship in the 2025 season. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | West Virginia University (playing career 1979-1982, as a quarterback) |
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Personal Life
| Ancestry | Italian descent |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Manette Cignetti (née Lawer) |
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Family
| Father | Frank Cignetti Sr., College Football Hall of Fame coach |
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| Brother | Frank Cignetti Jr., offensive coordinator at Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
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Career
| Playing career | Quarterback at West Virginia University, 1979-1982 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was named the 30th head football coach in Indiana University football history in December 2024. | |
| 2. He is the only college football coach to start 10-0 with two different teams in consecutive seasons, with James Madison in 2023 and Indiana in 2024. | |
| 3. Before becoming a head coach, he spent nearly three decades as an assistant coach. | |
| 4. His father also coached at West Virginia University in the 1970s. |
