Avoiding distractions, IU football treats national title game like any other game
Inside the Hall • • sports
Key Points:
- Indiana football senior tight end Riley Nowakowski and the team maintain a focused mindset, treating the upcoming national championship game against Miami as just another game despite widespread media hype.
- Head coach Curt Cignetti emphasizes consistent preparation and character, fostering a team culture that tunes out outside noise and approaches every game with the same seriousness.
- Players like captain Pat Coogan, who has prior national championship experience at Notre Dame, echo the sentiment that external talk does not impact on-field performance or outcomes.
- Indiana's season has drawn significant national attention, with record-breaking viewership for their College Football Playoff games and extensive ESPN coverage planned for the championship.
- As the Hoosiers prepare to depart for Miami, they remain grounded in
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