Star college coach rules himself out of EVER taking an NFL job

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Indiana Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti has stated he will not pursue a career in the NFL, despite leading his team to the national championship game. Cignetti, who has transformed Indiana into the No. 1-ranked team in college football, has expressed his commitment to remaining in the college game. Under his leadership, Indiana reached the College Football Playoff final after defeating No. 5 Oregon 56-22, bringing his record to 26-2 since joining in 2024. The Hoosiers, led by Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, are favored to win against the No. 10-ranked Miami Hurricanes. A victory would cap a perfect 16-0 season, a feat not achieved since Yale in 1894. Despite multiple NFL head coaching vacancies, including positions with the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, and Baltimore Ravens, Cignetti reaffirmed his dedication to college football, stating he is "not an NFL guy."
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