Curt Cignetti is in his third season as Indiana head coach, while Dan Lanning is in his fifth season as Oregon head coach. Cignetti previously coached James Madison from 2022-2023. This is Lanning’s first stop as an FBS head coach.
Which coach has a better record, more wins, and more championships at their current school and over their careers?
Head-To-Head Record
Cignetti and Lanning have faced off twice as head coaches, with Indiana defeating Oregon twice during the 2025 season (30-20 in Oregon and 56-22 in the Peach Bowl).
Career Win-Loss Analysis
Dan Lanning has more career wins as a head coach. Lanning is 48-8 (.857) at Oregon. Cignetti is 27-2 (.931) at Indiana and 19-4 (.826) at James Madison. His overall FBS record is 46-6 (.885).
Cignetti led Indiana to 16 wins (16-0) last year and 9-0 in the Big Ten. Lanning led Oregon to 13 wins (13-2) and 8-1 in the Big Ten.
Annual Record Breakdown & Winning Percentages
| YEAR | CIGNETTI | LANNING |
| 2025 | 16-0 (1.000) | 13-2 (.867) |
| 2024 | 11-2 (.846) | 13-1 (.929) |
| 2023 | 11-1 (.917) – James Madison | 12-2 (.857) |
| 2022 | 8-3 (.727) – James Madison | 10-3 (.769) |
Postseason & Championship Results
Cignetti has three bowl wins, five conference championships, and one national championship in his career.
Lanning has three bowl wins, one conference championship, and zero national championships in his career.
Recruiting Rankings: Cignetti vs. Lanning
Here’s the year-by-year team recruiting rankings (247Sports) for each coach:
| YEAR | CIGNETTI | LANNING |
| 2026 | 29th – Indiana | 3rd |
| 2025 | 49th – Indiana | 5th |
| 2024 | 66th – Indiana | 3rd |
| 2023 | 184th – JMU | 9th |
| 2022 | 218th – JMU | 13th |
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