Overview
- TCU transfer Josh Hoover committed to Indiana and is expected to replace Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, who is widely projected to enter the NFL draft.
- Indiana moved quickly after the Jan. 2 portal opening, adding Hoover along with Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh and Boston College running back Turbo Richard.
- Multiple outlets report that Cuban’s latest gift is already supporting Indiana’s transfer push; he told Front Office Sports he was “already committed for this portal” and hinted it exceeds last year’s amount.
- Curt Cignetti’s portal-first approach continues to fuel Indiana’s rise, with the Hoosiers entering the College Football Playoff as the undefeated No. 1 seed and facing Oregon on Friday in the Peach Bowl semifinal.
- Indiana’s haul includes defensive help such as Kansas State edge rusher Tobi Osunsanmi, and CBS Sports places the Hoosiers’ portal class No. 4 nationally with nine commitments so far.