Tino Sunseri Re-Joins The Indiana Hoosiers As Quarterback Coach And Co-Offensive Coordinator

Sunseri returns to his former roles with the Hoosiers after a stint as offensive coordinator at UCLA.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:39pm

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Indiana has hired Tino Sunseri as their new quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator. Sunseri previously held these roles with the Hoosiers in 2024 before leaving to become the offensive coordinator at UCLA for the first four games of the 2025 season. His addition provides continuity to the coaching staff following the departure of Chandler Whitmer, who is joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their new quarterbacks coach.

Why it matters

Sunseri's return to Indiana maintains stability in the coaching staff and quarterback development, which will be crucial for the Hoosiers as they look to build on their recent success. His prior experience working with Hoosiers quarterbacks like Kurtis Rourke should help ensure a smooth transition.

The details

Sunseri will rejoin the Hoosiers in his former roles as quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator. Prior to his one-year stint at UCLA, he held these same positions with Indiana in 2024, where he played a key role in the development of quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who went on to be drafted by the San Francisco 49ers. Sunseri has previous experience coaching quarterbacks for Curt Cignetti, having done so at James Madison from 2021-2023 before following Cignetti to Indiana.

  • Sunseri served as the offensive coordinator for the first four games of the 2025 season with the UCLA Bruins.
  • Sunseri will join the Hoosiers' staff in his former role as quarterbacks' coach and co-offensive coordinator.

The players

Tino Sunseri

The new quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator for the Indiana Hoosiers, who previously held these roles with the team in 2024 before spending one season as the offensive coordinator at UCLA.

Kurtis Rourke

The former Indiana Hoosiers quarterback who was one of the most efficient passers in the country in 2024 under Sunseri's tutelage, and was subsequently drafted by the San Francisco 49ers.

Curt Cignetti

The head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, who previously worked with Sunseri at James Madison University from 2021-2023 before bringing him to Indiana in 2024.

Chandler Whitmer

The former Indiana Hoosiers quarterbacks coach who is leaving to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaching staff as their new quarterbacks coach, where he will reunite with offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.

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What’s next

With Sunseri's addition, the Hoosiers' coaching staff is now set for the 2026 season as they look to build on their recent success and compete for a Big Ten title.

The takeaway

Tino Sunseri's return to Indiana provides valuable continuity and experience to the Hoosiers' coaching staff, particularly in the development of their quarterbacks. His prior work with standout QB Kurtis Rourke should help ensure a smooth transition and continued growth for Indiana's offense.