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Indiana Loses Offensive Lineman 2 Days After Winning National Championship

Indiana Loses Offensive Lineman 2 Days After Winning National Championship

Summary

Indiana won the College Football Playoff national championship, finishing the season 16-0. Soon after the win, key players, including offensive lineman Evan Lawrence, entered the transfer portal to join other teams.

Key Facts

  • Indiana won the College Football Playoff national championship by defeating Miami 27-21.
  • This marked Indiana's first-ever national championship and a perfect 16-0 season.
  • Indiana also won the Big Ten title by defeating Ohio State.
  • Evan Lawrence, Indiana’s redshirt-freshman left tackle, entered the NCAA transfer portal.
  • Lawrence was considered a top recruit and did not allow a single pressure in the 2025 season.
  • Backup quarterback Alberto Mendoza also entered the transfer portal, signing with Georgia Tech.
  • There is no set timeline for players in the transfer portal to choose a new team.

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