where did cignetti coach before iu

Curt Cignetti was the head coach at James Madison, Elon, and Indiana (Pa.), and an assistant at Alabama and NC State before taking the Indiana University job.

Quick Scoop: Where Cignetti Coached Before IU

Here’s the rundown of where Curt Cignetti coached before becoming head coach at Indiana University:

• James Madison University (JMU) – Head coach from 2019–2023, leading the Dukes through their move from FCS to FBS and winning multiple conference titles.

• Elon University – Head coach from 2017–2018, where he engineered a major turnaround and FCS playoff bids.

• Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) – Head coach from 2011–2016 at the Division II program often confused with IU but completely separate.

• Alabama – Wide receivers coach and recruiting/run-game coordinator under Nick Saban from 2007–2010, working with stars like Julio Jones and Mark Ingram.

• NC State – Earlier in his career, he served as quarterbacks/tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator.

All of this is why, when people ask “where did Cignetti coach before IU,” the short, fan-forum style answer is:

JMU → Elon → IUP, with earlier assistant stops at Alabama and NC State before he ever landed in Bloomington.

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