Curt Cignetti
Head coach
Third season. Took over a program that had gone 2-10, 4-8 and 3-9 and won a national championship in his second year.
Big Ten · Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana Football Coaching Staff 2026
Head coach and coordinators
2026 record5-0
Coaching staff
IND coaches
Curt Cignetti enters a third season having retained both coordinators from the national championship staff.
Leadership
Offense
Mike Shanahan
Offensive coordinator
Third season, running a pro spread.
Tino Sunseri
Co-offensive coordinator / Quarterbacks
Second season, arriving from UCLA where he was offensive coordinator.
Defense
Bryant Haines
Defensive coordinator
Third season, with a multiple 4-2-5 base.
Staff details reflect the 2026 season as announced by the program. Rosters move through the transfer portal year-round, so check the official program site for the definitive list.
Staff coverage
Indiana listed coaching roles
This profile lists 4 staff members for Indiana. Responsibilities are grouped as follows: Defense: 1; Leadership: 1; Offense: 2.
Titles describe the published staff listing. They do not establish who calls plays or whether every support role is included.
FAQ
Indiana football coaching staff FAQs
Who is the head coach of Indiana?
Curt Cignetti is listed as head coach in the team profile reviewed on 2026-09-01.
Does this page list the entire football staff?
It contains 4 published staff entries. Recruiting, operations and other support roles may not be included; the page does not claim a complete staff directory.
Did Indiana keep its championship coordinators?
Yes. Mike Shanahan on offense and Bryant Haines on defense both returned for 2026, giving the staff unusual continuity after a title. Tino Sunseri also returns as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for a second season.
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