{
  "id": 9013448,
  "title": "Curt Cignetti defends QB Josh Hoover from critics as No. 5 Indiana begins its Big Ten title defense",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/curt-cignetti-defends-qb-josh-hoover-from-critics-as-no-5-indiana",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T21:26:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/21/curt-cignetti-defends-qb-josh-hoover-from-critics-as-no-5-indiana-begins-its-big-ten-title-defense"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover's performance and image have garnered attention since his debut. He has maintained an impressive efficiency, completing more than 72% of his passes, scoring 10 touchdowns, and making no interceptions. In his first game, he threw four touchdowns while only completing three passes. His coach, Curt Cignetti, defended him against criticism, claiming the scrutiny is unfair. Hoover himself acknowledged a few throws he wished he could redo, but overall, he remains confident in his capabilities. The team has had a strong start, winning three games with a combined score of 145-16. The defense has achieved back-to-back shutouts for the first time in 30 years, and the offense has shown promise with new players stepping up. Despite facing an easier schedule, the team remains focused on improving and preparing for the Big Ten title defense.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "‘I’m glad he’s our quarterback’: Curt Cignetti defends Indiana QB Josh Hoover",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/im-glad-hes-our-quarterback-curt-cignetti-defends-indiana-qb-josh",
        "published": "2026-09-22T19:12:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}