They then went to Notre Dame last Friday and never put up a fight in a 27-17 loss that never felt that close. The Hoosiers only lost two games this season and took their fans on a ride that they'll never forget but that doesn't mean everyone was happy for them.

Indiana’s 27-17 loss to Notre Dame in the first round of the College Football Playoff was not head coach Curt Cignetti’s finest performance. While a few late Hoosiers touchdowns made the score much more respectable, the reality is that Indiana was a step slow and a bit outmatched. But that was all buoyed by Cignetti’s timid decision-making.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - When Curt Cignetti came into the press conference room at Notre Dame Stadium after Indiana's 27-17 loss to Notre Dame in the first round of t

Although Indiana football scored two touchdowns late versus Notre Dame, they were thoroughly outclassed in their Playoff game on Friday night. Unfortunately, the concerns about a soft schedule masking the team’s deficiencies were once again validated.

Notre Dame had no part of being a main character in that story and handled the Hoosiers to open up the first round of games. Before the game, Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti was a bit fired up about the opportunity.