Saturday was an unforgettable day for the Indiana Hoosiers football program, filled with excitement both on and off the field. Head coach Curt Cignetti and his Indiana Hoosiers pulled off a remarkable victory, defeating Michigan 20-15 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. The win pushed the Hoosiers to a perfect 10-0 record, a new school record for the program.
Indiana now has its sights set on capturing the Big Ten championship and potentially earning a spot in the College Football Playoff. Ranked No. 8 in the nation, the Hoosiers are expected to move up even higher when the College Football Playoff selection committee releases their updated rankings on Tuesday evening.
But for Coach Cignetti, the day was made even more special by a personal milestone that took place moments after the game. His daughter, Natalie, got engaged right on the field, adding a heartwarming and unforgettable moment to an already monumental day.
Natalie’s boyfriend, Trent VanHorn, chose the perfect moment to propose, popping the question on the field at Memorial Stadium just after Indiana’s thrilling victory over Michigan. The stadium’s big board displayed a message that read, “Natalie, every day with you is 10-0,” followed by the words, “Will you marry me?”
Natalie said yes, and the moment was filled with joy and cheers from those who witnessed it. Fans in attendance and on social media quickly shared their congratulations, celebrating both the team’s win and the personal happiness of the Cignetti family.
“Congratulations to Natalie and the fiancée. Team showed resilience today, Coach. Enjoy the victory and get you some rest. 10-0 for the first time in school history, but we ain’t done yet,” one fan wrote, acknowledging both the team’s achievement and the special engagement.
Another fan added, “Bloomington is your home now, and we love you. Congrats to your daughter!” while a third chimed in with, “Your Natalie? Congrats, Coach!!”
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The engagement added an emotional and joyful twist to what was already a historic day for the Indiana football program. Curt Cignetti, who has led the Hoosiers to an incredible season, now has even more reason to celebrate as his daughter embarks on a new chapter of her life.
Congratulations are in order for the Cignetti family, who experienced not just a big win on the field, but also a life-changing event that will forever be tied to this special season in Bloomington.
As the Hoosiers continue their push toward a Big Ten title and a potential College Football Playoff berth, it is clear that this fall is shaping up to be an extraordinary one for the Cignetti family and the entire Indiana community.
