Coaches Cignetti and Steichen contrast in quarterback management

Following a weekend of football action, Indiana University head coach Curt Cignetti and Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen have demonstrated differing approaches to public accountability regarding their quarterbacks.

Indiana's Curt Cignetti noted that his staff considered benching freshman quarterback Josh Hoover during the second half of an overtime victory against Michigan, despite Hoover recording 18 touchdowns and only one interception. Cignetti has defended the scrutiny of Hoover as ‘unfair’.

In contrast, Colts coach Shane Steichen expressed continued confidence in Daniel Jones following a loss to the Vikings. Despite Jones recording 11 turnovers, Steichen stated he has ‘a ton of faith’ in the player and has not considered a change at the position.