Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has criticized ESPN for alleged bias against the Big Ten, pointing to the first College Football Playoff rankings, which featured ten teams from the Southeastern Conference but only six from the Big Ten. The disparity in representation has sparked debate over fairness in how teams are evaluated and selected for postseason play. Cignetti’s comments highlight growing tensions over media perception and conference competitiveness in college football. Fans and analysts are weighing in on whether the rankings reflect true performance or underlying biases in coverage.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti accused ESPN of SEC bias after the first CFP rankings included 10 SEC teams and only six from the Big Ten.
