Old Dominion has always been on his mind.
Even through the month-long fall camp, Curt Cignetti has had his focus on the week one opponent. The second-year head coach continuously circled back to the importance of the week one tilt with the Monarchs.
After 20-plus practices in Bloomington’s sweltering heat, IU football shifts focus to its regular-season opener. The Hoosiers face a program that Curt Cignetti holds in high regard.
“I really respect Old Dominion,” Cignetti said Monday afternoon. “We’ve talked about the history of the Sun Belt teams, current members of the Sun Belt, and the blue bloods that they have defeated.