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Indiana Football's Bold Transfers Propel Team to No. 1

1/8/2026

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Curt Cignetti, Indiana University football head coach, transformed the Hoosiers by recruiting 13 players from James Madison since 2023.
This approach led to a season where Indiana reached No. 1 nationally.
In 2026, Indiana's transfer class ranks No. 5, with Nick Marsh from Michigan State and Tobi Osunsanmi from Kansas State.
Indiana's transfer-focused strategy yields a class rating of 89.33, marking a rising program that could challenge established programs.

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Story summary

Curt Cignetti, Indiana University football head coach, transformed the Hoosiers by recruiting 13 players from James Madison since 2023.
This approach led to a season where Indiana reached No. 1 nationally.
In 2026, Indiana's transfer class ranks No. 5, with Nick Marsh from Michigan State and Tobi Osunsanmi from Kansas State.
Indiana's transfer-focused strategy yields a class rating of 89.33, marking a rising program that could challenge established programs.