Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti has criticized ESPN for what he perceives as excessive coverage of a rival conference following his team's rise to No. 4 in the national rankings. The Hoosiers' strong start to the 2026 season has elevated them into the top five, but Cignetti suggested the network's focus remains skewed toward other conferences.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Cignetti expressed frustration that ESPN continues to give "a lot of love" to competing conferences while Indiana's achievements receive less attention. The Hoosiers' climb to No. 4 marks their highest ranking in program history.
The comments come as Indiana prepares for its next matchup, with the team aiming to maintain its undefeated record. ESPN has not yet responded to the coach's remarks.
