Curt Cignetti Lands State Farm Commercial Role

Up and Adams Podcast Appearance

Curt Cignetti stopped by the “Up and Adams” podcast after wrapping a new State Farm commercial. Host Kay Adams teased him about finishing eighth on a recent fan‑hate survey. Cignetti shrugged it off with a self‑deprecating line about being “cuddly and likable.” The conversation gave fans a quick look at the coach’s personality beyond the sideline.

Rotowire Poll Rankings

The Rotowire poll of college‑football fans placed several high‑profile coaches at the top of the hate list. Lane Kiffin of LSU sits at the very top, followed by names such as Deion Sanders (Colorado), Dabo Swinney (Clemson), Lincoln Riley (USC), Ryan Day (Ohio State), Kirby Smart (Georgia) and Mario Cristobal (Miami). Cignetti’s spot eighth puts him ahead of Bill Belichick (North Carolina) and Joey McGuire (Texas Tech). Despite the ranking, Cignetti says he cares more about winning than popularity.

State Farm Commercial Performance

After filming the State Farm spot, Cignetti gave his own evaluation of his acting skills. He graded himself a “C‑,” adding that “that’s probably being generous.” The coach joked that the experience was a bit awkward but enjoyed the exposure. His modest rating didn’t stop the commercial from hitting the airwaves.

Champion Focus Over Popularity

When asked about the hate poll, Cignetti redirected attention to results. “The only thing that matters is, how did your team do at the end of the year?” he noted. He emphasized maximizing talent and delivering victories over earning fan favor. His mindset stays rooted in the locker room, not the survey charts.

Merchandise and Media Coverage

Indiana fans can now purchase championship‑run apparel featuring the Hoosiers’ iconic colors. A link to the official IU merchandise store is available for those who want to relive the national‑title run. Readers can also sign up for IndyStar’s Hoosiers newsletter and stream Mind Your Banners, the athletics‑centric podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For visual highlights, check out the embedded YouTube video covering the latest Hoosiers updates.