"College football's offseason transfer window opened one week ago, and coaches across the country have only 6,200 Division I players in the portal to choose from at the moment. Portal season being compressed to a two-week period, from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16, this year has sped up an already dizzying process, with hundreds of players making decisions daily. A dozen FBS programs have already secured commitments from 20 or more players in the portal."
"Entering the first year of the Curt Cignetti era at Indiana, the portal class was powered by James Madison transfers. Last year, the Hoosiers won the battle for Fernando Mendoza and turned him into a Heisman Trophy winner while also adding 15 transfers who have earned starts during their undefeated season. The Hoosiers' hit rate on evaluating and recruiting portal talent has been remarkable."
College football's offseason transfer window opened one week ago with about 6,200 Division I players currently in the portal. The window is compressed into two weeks, Jan. 2–16, accelerating decisions as hundreds of players move daily. A dozen FBS programs have already secured 20 or more portal commitments. Ten programs are off to impressive starts assembling 2026 rosters. Indiana has 12 commits, including QB Josh Hoover and WR Nick Marsh, fueled by James Madison transfers and other experienced additions. The Hoosiers' strong portal evaluation has yielded starters and a Heisman winner, positioning the program to contend for a Big Ten title.
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