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President Donald Trump welcomed Indiana’s championship football team to the White House, praising coach Curt Cignetti’s bold leadership and the squad’s historic 16‑0 run that featured victories over six top‑ten opponents.
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The Hoosiers gathered in Washington, D.C., to commemorate their national championship, while plans for a 2026 title defense already take shape.
Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza informed President Donald Trump that he could not attend a White House event celebrating Indiana football, citing his team's training commitments. His absence, along with that of several other drafted Hoosiers, prompted light‑hearted remarks from the president.
President Donald Trump welcomed Indiana University’s national championship football team to the White House, praising their 16‑0 run and presenting commemorative items.
The Hoosiers’ perfect campaign, crowned by a Rose Bowl victory and a Heisman accolade, earned them a rare invitation to the Oval Office, where coach Cignetti was likened to Muhammad Ali and celebrated alongside university leaders.
The Indiana Hoosiers, fresh off a perfect 16‑0 season, visited the White House where President Donald Trump praised the team, coach Curt Cignetti, and the program's transformation, while noting the absence of several players, including Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, who is focusing on his NFL rookie campaign.
Fans across the Big Ten are voicing high hopes for their teams in the upcoming 2026 campaign, citing coaching changes, returning talent and recruiting gains as catalysts for potential breakthroughs.
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A 0-2 start gave way to ten consecutive victories, a Heisman nod for Jeremiyah Love, and a quarterback of the future in CJ Carr, yet the Irish were edged out by Miami for the final playoff spot.
Indiana football will celebrate its perfect season at the White House on May 11, but Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza will not be there, opting instead to concentrate on proving himself with the Las Vegas Raiders.