Summary
Indiana University's football team, led by head coach Curt Cignetti, is gaining strength partly thanks to donations from IU alum Mark Cuban. Cuban recently confirmed a major donation to help Indiana with the transfer portal, which allows teams to add new players. The team aims to continue its success in college football's top competitions.
Key Facts
- Indiana University will play No. 5 Oregon in the College Football Playoff at the Peach Bowl.
- The team recently defeated No. 9 Alabama 38-3.
- Coach Curt Cignetti has built the team's strength by using the transfer portal to bring in talented players.
- Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, a key player for IU, joined through the transfer portal with a $2.3 million package.
- Mark Cuban, an IU alum, donated money to help recruit players through the transfer portal starting in 2026.
- New recruits joining the team include TCU quarterback Josh Hoover and Michigan State receiver Nick Marsh.
- Cuban's past donations to Indiana University include funding for a sports media and technology center and a club rugby team.
- Indiana aims to win the Big Ten championship and potentially the national championship.
