Last Saturday, IU football reached new heights with a statement road win against a top-five opponent, vaulting to No. 3 in both polls — its highest ranking in program history.
But for Curt Cignetti, it was business as usual — just another day in the season’s routine.
No theatrics followed the exhilarating 30-20 victory against Oregon at Autzen Stadium. Instead, there was a brief locker room celebration, a flight home and an off day on Sunday.
By Monday morning, it was almost as if the biggest win in program history hadn’t happened. Michigan State was next and Cignetti refused to let past success cloud his team’s focus.