The Curt Cignetti era has arrived in Bloomington.

Indiana’s new head coach touched down Friday morning, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Indiana football.

Cignetti takes over after Tom Allen was fired following a 3-9 finish. Allen led the Hoosiers from 2017 to 2023, reaching just two bowl games during his time in Bloomington.

Cignetti takes over as head coach after his outstanding year with James Madison in its first year as an FBS program. The Dukes finished the season 11-1.

As Cignetti’s tenure begins, it was reported Friday that he would bring at least three James Madison coaches with him to Indiana. 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Friday that defensive coordinator Bryant Haines, offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan and quarterbacks coach Tino Sunseri would join him in Bloomington.

Haines was a semifinalist for the Broyles Award, which recognizes the best assistant coach in college football. Shanahan helped lead the Dukes to a top-25 ranking nationally in scoring.