Indiana Presented with AFCA Coaches Trophy Presented by US LBM
January 28, 2026
Indiana University marked a special moment on Saturday, January 24, as the Hoosiers were officially presented with the AFCA Coaches Trophy presented by US LBM, recognizing their outstanding 2025 season and No. 1 finish in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The presentation took place in Bloomington and served as a celebration of the greatest season in program history.
AFCA Executive Director Craig Bohl was on hand to present the iconic Waterford crystal football, one of college football’s most recognizable symbols of excellence. He was joined by Matt Bowen, Executive Director of the US LBM Foundation, as the trophy was formally presented to Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti.
The AFCA Coaches Trophy presented by US LBM is awarded to the team that finishes No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, as voted on by FBS head coaches, and the iconic Waterford crystal football stands as a lasting symbol of excellence for the national champion.
The AFCA and US LBM were honored to recognize Indiana’s accomplishment and celebrate a historic season for the Hoosiers.
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
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Indiana University marked a special moment on Saturday, January 24, as the Hoosiers were officially presented with the AFCA Coaches Trophy presented by US LBM, recognizing their outstanding 2025 season and No. 1 finish in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The presentation took place in Bloomington and served as a celebration of the greatest season in program history.
AFCA Executive Director Craig Bohl was on hand to present the iconic Waterford crystal football, one of college football’s most recognizable symbols of excellence. He was joined by Matt Bowen, Executive Director of the US LBM Foundation, as the trophy was formally presented to Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti.
The AFCA Coaches Trophy presented by US LBM is awarded to the team that finishes No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, as voted on by FBS head coaches, and the iconic Waterford crystal football stands as a lasting symbol of excellence for the national champion.
The AFCA and US LBM were honored to recognize Indiana’s accomplishment and celebrate a historic season for the Hoosiers.
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
