Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti has accused ESPN talent of adhering to "the company line" regarding the Southeastern Conference in the College Football Playoff rankings, according to a report by Sam Neumann on Awful Announcing.
Cignetti's criticism suggests he believes ESPN's coverage and analysis of the CFP rankings favor the SEC due to the network's broadcast partnerships with the conference. The comments come as the 2026 college football season progresses and playoff positioning becomes a focal point of debate.
The remarks were reported on Thursday, November 5, 2026, with photo credit to Rich Janzaruk of the Herald-Times.
