Summary
The Indiana Hoosiers, led by head coach Curt Cignetti, are preparing for their upcoming Rose Bowl game against Alabama. They are also looking to replace their star quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, as he plans to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. Indiana is considering Cincinnati transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby as a potential replacement.
Key Facts
- Indiana Hoosiers will compete against Alabama in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.
- Indiana was the No. 1 seed in the 2025 college football playoffs.
- Fernando Mendoza, Indiana's current quarterback, won the Heisman Trophy and plans to join the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Curt Cignetti received a long-term extension as head coach of Indiana.
- Indiana is interested in Brendan Sorsby, a Cincinnati transfer quarterback, as a potential replacement for Mendoza.
- Sorsby had a strong 2025 season with 2,800 passing yards and 27 touchdowns.
- Sorsby previously played for Indiana during the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
