Indiana hits the field in its annual spring football game on Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET.
Indiana gets back on the field on Thursday night in the first spring game under new head coach Curt Cignetti. Cignetti comes over from James Madison where he led the Dukes to an 11-1 regular season record last year. Cignetti acknowledged implementing the systems of the coaching staff will take time for players who aren’t coming from JMU.
“Usually in spring, the second half of spring looks a lot better than the first half of spring,” Cignetti said. “There’s going to be a lot of new nomenclature, new people, a different practice structure than the guys that have been here in the past are accustomed to.”
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With what’s expected to be a three-man quarterback competition between Ohio transfer Kurtis Rourke and Center Grove alums Tayven Jackson and Tyler Cherry, figuring Cignetti’s offense out will be crucial. The QB battle — plus an offensive line with four new faces and replenished running back and wide receiver rooms — means getting accustomed to Cignetti’s offense.
The Hoosiers finished a disappointing 3-9 last season, which led to the firing of head coach Tom Allen. Cignetti now will look to revive the Hoosiers as they try and compete in a loaded Big Ten.
The Hoosiers will play new members UCLA and Washington, while also playing Michigan State, Michigan and Ohio State in a three-game stretch. It is not an easy schedule for the Hoosiers this season.
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