The college head coaching carousel has come to a stop … for now. But history says that’s likely going to change.

With the Raiders locked in for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, there's a chance for Las Vegas to take Heisman Trophy winning QB Fernando Mendoza out of Indiana. It would also present an interesting consideration in the search for a coach.

Nick Saban recently addressed the speculation surrounding Curt Cignetti's potential future as an NFL head coach.

Curt Cignetti is an overnight success who was years in the making. In his second season at Indiana, the former IUP, Elon, and James Madison head coach has taken the Hoosiers to unprecedented football success.

Curt Cignetti is building a monster at Indiana and he doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. The Hoosiers, 14-0 on the season and two wins away from a national championship, have already landed multiple big-time transfers for the 2026 season.

Curt Cignetti's two-year record is 25-2 at IU, a traditionally struggling program. Six NFL teams have coaching openings, as of Jan. 7.

Adam Schefter moved quickly this week to cut down growing speculation connecting Curt Cignetti to the NFL, saying there has been no indication the Indiana coach is looking to leave Bloomington.

In a rare moment, Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti let his guard down. After Indiana defeated Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl on Friday to advance to the national championship, ESPN’s Molly McGrath asked Cignetti how he could avoid thinking about the next game and simply enjoy the moment.