The Hoosiers retained all but one coach during the offseason, and even had to hold off a late push for their defensive coordinator, and filled the quarterbacks coach spot.

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti did not seem to signal any change in nonconference scheduling philosophy going forward.

Head coach Curt Cignetti raised the bar in his debut season with the Indiana Hoosiers. In just one year, he turned the program into a powerhouse, leading them to an impressive 11-2 record and a spot in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff,