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Indiana Hoosiers Revamp Roster After Championship Win

1/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Following Indiana's national championship victory, the Hoosiers face roster turnover.
Backup quarterback Alberto Mendoza entered the transfer portal and signed with Georgia Tech.
Freshman receiver Ace Ciongoli is departing.
Indiana's head coach Curt Cignetti has used the transfer portal, adding TCU quarterback Josh Hoover to replace Mendoza.
Indiana is adding transfers including offensive lineman Joe Brunner and defenders A.J. Harris and Tobi Osunsanmi to stay competitive.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA launched the transfer portal on October 15, 2018, to enhance transparency in student-athlete transfers. This initiative has led to over 1,000 football players transferring annually, significantly altering team dynamics. Indiana's quarterback Alberto Mendoza's transfer to Georgia Tech illustrates this trend, as teams increasingly recruit transfers like Josh Hoover from TCU to remain competitive in college sports.

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Story summary

Following Indiana's national championship victory, the Hoosiers face roster turnover.
Backup quarterback Alberto Mendoza entered the transfer portal and signed with Georgia Tech.
Freshman receiver Ace Ciongoli is departing.
Indiana's head coach Curt Cignetti has used the transfer portal, adding TCU quarterback Josh Hoover to replace Mendoza.
Indiana is adding transfers including offensive lineman Joe Brunner and defenders A.J. Harris and Tobi Osunsanmi to stay competitive.

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