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Mike Shanahan (OC at Indiana)
Posted on 11/10/25 at 9:57 am
Posted on 11/10/25 at 9:57 am
He is Cignetti's play caller. Cignetti is a QB coach, Shanahan is the mastermind behind their offense. He'll be 36 next year and is an OC/WR coach.
Not saying this is a "fit", but interview him. He clearly knows what he's doing. That offense is ridiculous and they don't have talent. This is their "talent" according to 247:
7 4-stars
55 3-stars
that's their whole team, including transfers.
Offenses since becoming an OC:
2022 JMU - 13th (37 pts/game)
2023 JMU - 23rd (34.1 pts/game)
2024 Indiana - 2nd (41.3 pts/game)
2025 Indiana - 1st (46.4 pts/game)
In case you're wondering if Cignetti is some QB whisperer and that's what makes their offense run, this is their rushing production:
2022 JMU - 186.7 yds/game
2023 JMU - 134.2 yds/game
2024 Indiana - 165.4 yds/game
2025 Indiana - 231.9 yds/game
This year, they use 3 RBs and get great production out of all of them. This guy clearly uses the strengths of the team to it's maximum. If you're the type that wants a young genius that's hungry, Shanahan might be your guy.
Wikipedia page
iuhoosiers.com
Not saying this is a "fit", but interview him. He clearly knows what he's doing. That offense is ridiculous and they don't have talent. This is their "talent" according to 247:
7 4-stars
55 3-stars
that's their whole team, including transfers.
Offenses since becoming an OC:
2022 JMU - 13th (37 pts/game)
2023 JMU - 23rd (34.1 pts/game)
2024 Indiana - 2nd (41.3 pts/game)
2025 Indiana - 1st (46.4 pts/game)
In case you're wondering if Cignetti is some QB whisperer and that's what makes their offense run, this is their rushing production:
2022 JMU - 186.7 yds/game
2023 JMU - 134.2 yds/game
2024 Indiana - 165.4 yds/game
2025 Indiana - 231.9 yds/game
This year, they use 3 RBs and get great production out of all of them. This guy clearly uses the strengths of the team to it's maximum. If you're the type that wants a young genius that's hungry, Shanahan might be your guy.
Wikipedia page
iuhoosiers.com
This post was edited on 11/11/25 at 10:43 am
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Posted on 11/10/25 at 10:05 am to MilkJug
Fun fact, not related to the Shanahan NFL coaching family.
Posted on 11/10/25 at 10:06 am to MilkJug
The funny thing is it’s only coincidence that his last name is Shanahan and he’s an offensive guru. If he were related to the other Mike and Kyle, he would already have an HC job.
Posted on 11/10/25 at 10:17 am to FatMan
quote:
Fun fact, not related to the Shanahan NFL coaching family.
Boo! I was more excited if he was
Posted on 11/10/25 at 11:00 am to MilkJug
Guy def has something special going on. We need some magic. Soon!
Posted on 11/10/25 at 11:09 am to FatMan
quote:
Fun fact, not related to the Shanahan NFL coaching family.
lol...It's hard to even look him up without getting bombarded by Mike Shanahan of the NFL
Posted on 11/10/25 at 11:13 am to mpwilging
quote:
We need some magic. Soon!
I got your guy!
Posted on 11/10/25 at 11:17 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
Hey he brought it and then it was lost unfortunately.
Posted on 11/10/25 at 11:21 am to MilkJug
He’s a great OC and will be a head coach one day. Unfortunately it may be a tad early for him to be a successful head coach at a major program, but it also may be only chance LSU ever has for him. Big risk, but maybe one worth taking.
Posted on 11/10/25 at 11:24 am to MetArl15
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He’s a great OC and will be a head coach one day. Unfortunately it may be a tad early for him to be a successful head coach at a major program
I think this is spot on and is the only thing I question about him.
Posted on 11/10/25 at 11:25 am to MetArl15
Ok, so hire him as offensive coordinator.
Posted on 11/10/25 at 11:25 am to MetArl15
My son goes to IU so I watch all of their games. Frankly, because that team plays good, sound fundamental football.
One thing I can tell you about IU's offense, is they have a clear identity, and Cig has been more vocal this year about saying how much Mike is calling the plays and he just offers what he sees on occasion.
They take what the defense gives perfectly, and run a great RPO offense. VERY well coached team. I'd take their d-coordinator too.
One thing I can tell you about IU's offense, is they have a clear identity, and Cig has been more vocal this year about saying how much Mike is calling the plays and he just offers what he sees on occasion.
They take what the defense gives perfectly, and run a great RPO offense. VERY well coached team. I'd take their d-coordinator too.
Posted on 11/10/25 at 12:33 pm to MilkJug
quote:
Shanahan is the mastermind behind their offense. He'll be 36 next year and is an OC/WR coach.
This dude is making $800k as OC at IU… He would be my top candidate for OC if new HC is not tied to a particular guy.
For reference BB makes $2.5mil and Pete Golding makes $2.6 mil
This post was edited on 11/10/25 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 11/10/25 at 12:41 pm to MilkJug
Wasn't there a Shanahan who was an assistant at LSU in the 1980's?
Posted on 11/10/25 at 2:42 pm to Jd75189
I also will allow this.
Posted on 11/10/25 at 2:46 pm to MilkJug
Would be good to have as an OC not HC
Posted on 11/10/25 at 3:45 pm to MetArl15
quote:
Unfortunately it may be a tad early for him to be a successful head coach at a major program, but it also may be only chance LSU ever has for him.
Yep, them damn youngsters can’t handle the big time. These four had their teams in the playoffs last year with one reaching the final. But, someone else will snatch up a guy like Shanahan and we’ll all complain about “how we should have” down the road.
Kenny Dillingham — Arizona State
Age: 34
Hired at age 32
Spencer Danielson — Boise State
Age: 36
Hired at age 34
Dan Lanning — Oregon
Age: 38
Hired at age 35
Marcus Freeman — Notre Dame
Age: 39
Hired at age 35
Posted on 11/10/25 at 3:55 pm to MilkJug
Yeah wow, he’s an OC flying under the radar. Make that baw the HC. He’s crushed it.
Posted on 11/10/25 at 4:10 pm to mpwilging
Gerry D snapped 6 straight losing seasons and landed Kevin Faulk. Was riding high until Lou Tepper showed up with his Incomplete Linebacking.
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