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Indiana Lands TCU QB Josh Hoover as Likely Successor to Fernando Mendoza

The move anchors Curt Cignetti’s portal-driven roster plan during a compressed transfer window powered by fresh NIL support.

Overview

  • Hoover, college football’s top returning passer with 9,629 yards and 71 touchdowns, has committed to Indiana and is positioned to start if Mendoza enters the NFL draft.
  • Indiana’s portal haul spans key positions with additions including WR Nick Marsh (Michigan State), RB Turbo Richard (Boston College) and edge rusher Tobi Osunsanmi (Kansas State), among others.
  • Mark Cuban confirmed a new NIL donation ahead of the Jan. 2 portal window, and Indiana’s class now features nine transfer commitments and ranks No. 4 nationally per 247Sports.
  • The Hoosiers are assembling next season’s roster as they prepare to face Oregon in Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl.
  • The concentrated portal period is reshaping rosters across the sport, with reports that roughly 14 Iowa State players are set to join Penn State under new coach Matt Campbell.