2026 Transfer Portal - General

[Irishdawg]

When does IU get their QB?

Done…

 

[irishfan]

When does IU get their QB?

Already did. Hoover from TCU. Marsh at WR, Turbo at RB, some DE from Kansas state and CB from Cincy and a S from Wisconsin. Seems like they must have given some guys decision deadlines or something, they’re the only school that seems to be really loading up so far.

 

[Kingbish01]

Game can recognize game....IU on some next level shit.

 

[IAIrish]

Ft. Wayne kid.

Loved his film coming out of hs. Looked like the second coming of Devonta Smith.
That said, I don't think he could visit due to academics. That likely hasn't changed after a few online classes at osu.

 

[irishfan]

Already did. Hoover from TCU. Marsh at WR, Turbo at RB, some DE from Kansas state and CB from Cincy and a S from Wisconsin. Seems like they must have given some guys decision deadlines or something, they’re the only school that seems to be really loading up so far.

*OK State also loading up but mainly North Texas guys following the new coach

 

[FWIrish4]

Loved his film coming out of hs. Looked like the second coming of Devonta Smith.
That said, I don't think he could visit due to academics. That likely hasn't changed after a few online classes at osu.

Most likely following Hartline to USF

 

[NDWarrior]

Already did. Hoover from TCU. Marsh at WR, Turbo at RB, some DE from Kansas state and CB from Cincy and a S from Wisconsin. Seems like they must have given some guys decision deadlines or something, they’re the only school that seems to be really loading up so far.

I would think with being smack dab in the middle of a CFP run and needing to focus on OR as we approach Monday, Cig and staff had no choice but to be organized, ruthless, and spend what it takes to get the job done.

 

[Crazy Balki]

Already did. Hoover from TCU. Marsh at WR, Turbo at RB, some DE from Kansas state and CB from Cincy and a S from Wisconsin. Seems like they must have given some guys decision deadlines or something, they’re the only school that seems to be really loading up so far.

I think it's because those guys are visiting now compared to say ND where most of their transfer targets are visiting starting tomorrow.

 

[NDWarrior]

Ole Miss could be looking for a new QB

 

[calvegas04]

Fan

 

[IrishInOntario]

SIAP

This is actually a legitimately good get. He's one of the better edge rushers in the Portal year, full stop.

Had him on my short list of guys I would have liked to see ND go after. Good get for Indiana!

 

[RudyVerse]

Not familiar with this account but this must be sarcasm.

 

[rtrn2glory]

😂

That actually made me laugh

 

[IrishInOntario]

Game can recognize game....IU on some next level shit.

What so many people are failing to realize is that IU is the only team in the top 10'ish nationally heading into next year that HAS to go all in on the Portal to recruit, because not only do they lose a lot, but their high school recruiting is not good (relative to their peers) which makes their depth highly suspect. Not only to they need to take a lot of Portal guys, they need almost everyone of them to hit, and they have to stay extremely healthy and hope that none of their coaches get poached.

They're a great story, but it's really hard for them to replicate what they've done this year simply by adding 10 new Portal pieces. All they need are a couple Portal misses and it quickly comes crashing down. Hoover is a good QB, but he's unlikely to give them a repeat Heisman Trophy winner. It's much more likely that he's more of a Kurtis Rourke type. Competent and capabale, but not a Heisman level guy.

No different than pro teams that live and die just free agency. If you can't draft and develop internally, eventually the talent pool runs dry.

 

[NYDOMER]

Not familiar with this account but this must be sarcasm.

I saw this earlier I thought it was true until I read further down😂

 

[NDVirginia19]

Not familiar with this account but this must be sarcasm.

That’s the account of black jersey game fame

 

[DillonHall]

What so many people are failing to realize is that IU is the only team in the top 10'ish nationally heading into next year that HAS to go all in on the Portal to recruit, because not only do they lose a lot, but their high school recruiting is not good (relative to their peers) which makes their depth highly suspect. Not only to they need to take a lot of Portal guys, they need almost everyone of them to hit, and they have to stay extremely healthy and hope that none of their coaches get poached.

They're a great story, but it's really hard for them to replicate what they've done this year simply by adding 10 new Portal pieces. All they need are a couple Portal misses and it quickly comes crashing down. Hoover is a good QB, but he's unlikely to give them a repeat Heisman Trophy winner. It's much more likely that he's more of a Kurtis Rourke type. Competent and capabale, but not a Heisman level guy.

No different than pro teams that live and die just free agency. If you can't draft and develop internally, eventually the talent pool runs dry.

This is the kind of stuff most college football fans were saying a year ago. Cignetti has earned the benefit of the doubt IMO

 

[IrishInOntario]

This is the kind of stuff most college football fans were saying a year ago. Cignetti has earned the benefit of the doubt IMO

I've got not way of refuting your argument right now other than to say we'll have to wait and see. They got very, very lucky on the injury front this year. They have very little roster deoth overall. That's why all these guys are committing there, because they're losing a lot to graduation this year and they're being promised starting spots. It's easy to do that when it's obvious that your portal acquisitions are obviously better than your remaining players on your roster, which speaks to their issue with depth.

I'll say it again. Full credit to Cig and the Indiana program for their emergence into being a quality team. They've earned it. I actually hope they stay good for a while because it's a great story. But it's not every year that you're going tk have a Heisman winning QB and get as lucky as they've been on the injury front.

 

[Kingbish01]

What so many people are failing to realize is that IU is the only team in the top 10'ish nationally heading into next year that HAS to go all in on the Portal to recruit, because not only do they lose a lot, but their high school recruiting is not good (relative to their peers) which makes their depth highly suspect. Not only to they need to take a lot of Portal guys, they need almost everyone of them to hit, and they have to stay extremely healthy and hope that none of their coaches get poached.

They're a great story, but it's really hard for them to replicate what they've done this year simply by adding 10 new Portal pieces. All they need are a couple Portal misses and it quickly comes crashing down. Hoover is a good QB, but he's unlikely to give them a repeat Heisman Trophy winner. It's much more likely that he's more of a Kurtis Rourke type. Competent and capabale, but not a Heisman level guy.

No different than pro teams that live and die just free agency. If you can't draft and develop internally, eventually the talent pool runs dry.

I agree, but their model is working and working well. I'll be impressed until it stops, and if you think about it maybe it's the right way to do biz. Grab proven guys at this level, go all in and almost dismiss the HS kids and just pick them up on the flip side.

 

[Irishdawg]

I agree, but their model is working and working well. I'll be impressed until it stops, and if you think about it maybe it's the right way to do biz. Grab proven guys at this level, go all in and almost dismiss the HS kids.

They have a little tougher schedule next year OSU & SC at home— Michigan & Washington away. The rest of their games are Ws

 

[Kingbish01]

They have a little tougher schedule next year OSU & SC at home— Michigan & Washington away. The rest of their games are Ws

I think the 4 teams you mentioned will be dogs in those games, home or away.

 

[Irishdawg]

I think the 4 teams you mentioned will be dogs in those games, home or away.

Yep, just reaching after seeing the rest of their schedule. lol

 

[Dale]

Texas has failed at tampering for Baugh and now Brown:

 

[NDWarrior]

Quick summary of IU's commits today:

• - TCU QB Josh Hoover
• - Boston College RB Turbo Richard
• - Michigan State WR Nick Marsh
• - Kansas State edge Tobi Osunsanmi
• - Wisconsin S Preston Zachman
• - Cincinnati S Jiquan Sanks

It looks like Cig and IU are going to secure another solid DE today:

 

[arrowryan]

It looks like Cig and IU is going to secure another solid DE today:

Those stats are mid as hell.

 

[Dale]

Harris tweet was yesterday. Seems unlikely they would land both?

 

[NDWarrior]

Harris tweet was yesterday. Seems unlikely they would land both?

So they may get two top 5 portal receivers. Amazing. I've seen a few commitments go down for Dillingham and ASU today, another team that depends heavily on transfers. Getting the job done.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Looks like Dillingham got that $20 million cheque.

 

[Crazy Balki]

Calling anybody top 5 anything in the portal is basically useless. 247 rankings for portal players are insanely bad. Still good to see Dilly doing work after dreading the thought of him leaving Tempe.

 

[NDWarrior]

Very solid Pass Rusher DE in the portal if Jalen Thompson doesn't pan out. One year remaining.