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Indiana Loses Quarterbacks Coach to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chandler Whitmer, Indiana football's quarterbacks coach, leaves to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He helped develop Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman winner who led the Hoosiers to a national championship.
Indiana has lost a quarterbacks coach for the second offseason, following Tino Sunseri's exit last year.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti must hire a quarterbacks coach as spring practice begins.
Mendoza is projected to be a top pick in the NFL Draft.

History

Historical Context

The Indiana Hoosiers football team, historically viewed as one of the least successful in Division I, achieved a significant milestone by winning the national championship in 2026, marking their first title since sharing the Big Ten Championship in 1967. This victory, under coach Curt Cignetti, reflects a remarkable turnaround for a program that had long struggled, influencing recruitment and team dynamics.

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Story summary

Chandler Whitmer, Indiana football's quarterbacks coach, leaves to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He helped develop Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman winner who led the Hoosiers to a national championship.
Indiana has lost a quarterbacks coach for the second offseason, following Tino Sunseri's exit last year.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti must hire a quarterbacks coach as spring practice begins.
Mendoza is projected to be a top pick in the NFL Draft.

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