The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast Indiana (!!!) wins the National Championship as Curt Cignetti finishes historic turnaround
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Jan 20, 2026 Indiana makes history by winning its first National Championship, showcasing one of sports' greatest turnarounds. Joel Klatt highlights Curt Cignetti's remarkable coaching achievements. The discussion dives into key moments of the thrilling game against Miami, emphasizing how late-game decisions and Miami's mistakes shaped the outcome. Klatt also explores the implications of a third straight Big Ten title, signaling a new era of parity in college football. Indiana's impressive 16-0 season cements their place among the sport's elite.
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Parity Has Arrived In College Football
- Joel Klatt argues Indiana's championship signals a new, unprecedented era of parity in college football.
- He says any program can now realistically believe 'why not us' and reach the top with the right hires and resources.
Use Recruiting And Portal Together
- Klatt advises programs can build competitive rosters by using both high school recruiting and the transfer portal strategically.
- He shows top classes now mix 35–45 new players with strong average ratings across programs.
Cignetti's Turnaround Is Historic
- Klatt calls Curt Cignetti's two-year turnaround from the losingest program to 27-2 the single greatest coaching job in college football history.
- He compares its magnitude to iconic upsets and transformational coaching achievements across sports.