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Curt Cignetti, Indiana Land QB to Replace Fernando Mendoza in 2026

Curt Cignetti, Indiana Land QB to Replace Fernando Mendoza in 2026

Summary

The Indiana Hoosiers college football team has turned around its performance significantly under head coach Curt Cignetti. They reached the College Football Playoffs for two consecutive seasons and are now in the semifinals. The team recently secured TCU quarterback Josh Hoover through the NCAA transfer portal as a potential future replacement for their Heisman-winning quarterback.

Key Facts

  • Indiana Hoosiers football team has made two consecutive appearances in the College Football Playoffs under coach Curt Cignetti.
  • The team defeated Alabama Crimson Tide 38–3 in the Rose Bowl.
  • Indiana is considered a top choice for college football players and has excelled in using the transfer portal.
  • The transfer portal allows college athletes to switch schools.
  • TCU quarterback Josh Hoover committed to Indiana as a potential replacement for current quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
  • Hoover completed 65.9% of his passes, with 3,472 yards and 29 touchdowns last season.
  • Hoover has one year of eligibility left to play for Indiana.
  • Over three seasons at TCU, Hoover passed for over 2,000 yards each year and had 71 touchdowns.

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