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Title: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: LetsGoPeay on January 04, 2026, 04:04:57 PM
Being the only IU fan on this board, I guess this is my responsibility.

IU picks up WR Nick Marsh from MSU and S Preston Zachman from Wisconsin in the portal today. Expecting several more commits over the next 24-48 hours including TCU QB Josh Hoover and BC RB Turbo Richard.

Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: LetsGoPeay on January 04, 2026, 04:05:59 PM
Also, my son and I are headed to ATL this Friday for the Peach Bowl. 
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: MrNubbz on January 04, 2026, 05:47:36 PM
Being the only IU fan on this board, I guess this is my responsibility.
In case you didn't notice Bwarb is a Hoosier at heart
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: FearlessF on January 04, 2026, 07:25:20 PM
if you're gonna be a pot stirrer ya gotta be better than that 
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: Wildcat4E on January 05, 2026, 11:11:15 AM
I've been advised that 2 edge/DL K-Staters are going to the Hoosiers.  

Judging by the destinations and new paychecks, we really did have talent that underwhelmed this last season.
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: 847badgerfan on January 05, 2026, 11:40:13 AM
I don't like losing Zachman at all, but knowing the NCAA they would deny him a medical if he stayed at Wisconsin. Now he will get one.
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: MrNubbz on January 05, 2026, 12:02:54 PM
if you're gonna be a pot stirrer ya gotta be better than that
Well then have it you Texan wanna be,old dirt farmer
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: LetsGoPeay on January 05, 2026, 02:26:45 PM
Indiana’s portal haul as of right now.

Josh Hoover (https://247sports.com/Player/josh-hoover-46093827/) (QB, TCU)
Nick Marsh (https://247sports.com/player/nick-marsh-46098668/) (WR, Michigan State)
Tobi Osunsanmi (https://247sports.com/Player/tobi-osunsanmi-46114771/) (EDGE, Kansas State)
Joshua Burnham (https://247sports.com/Player/joshua-burnham-46093888/) (EDGE, Notre Dame)
Chiddi Obiazor (https://247sports.com/Player/Chiddi-Obiazor-46117293/) (EDGE, Kansas State)
Turbo Richard (https://247sports.com/Player/turbo-richard-46136597/) (RB, Boston College)
Jiquan Sanks (https://247sports.com/Player/jiquan-sanks-46139029/) (S, Cincinnati)
Preston Zachman (https://247sports.com/Player/preston-zachman-46079340/) (S, Wisconsin)
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: Benthere2 on January 05, 2026, 03:33:57 PM
i missed this i am sure but where is all IU's money coming from?

a big named donor or???
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: Gigem on January 05, 2026, 03:37:22 PM
i missed this i am sure but where is all IU's money coming from?

a big named donor or???
I was told Mark Cuban.  
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on January 05, 2026, 04:24:45 PM
IMHO it's more than Mark Cuban. They've been funneling money in from somewhere for several years. Mark Cuban just started writing checks last year, according to an article/interview I read with him. 

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/indiana-football-mark-cuban-curt-cignetti-success-nil-revenue-sharing/

Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: Wildcat4E on January 05, 2026, 04:51:24 PM
Indiana’s portal haul as of right now.

Josh Hoover (https://247sports.com/Player/josh-hoover-46093827/) (QB, TCU)
Nick Marsh (https://247sports.com/player/nick-marsh-46098668/) (WR, Michigan State)
Tobi Osunsanmi (https://247sports.com/Player/tobi-osunsanmi-46114771/) (EDGE, Kansas State)
Joshua Burnham (https://247sports.com/Player/joshua-burnham-46093888/) (EDGE, Notre Dame)
Chiddi Obiazor (https://247sports.com/Player/Chiddi-Obiazor-46117293/) (EDGE, Kansas State)
Turbo Richard (https://247sports.com/Player/turbo-richard-46136597/) (RB, Boston College)
Jiquan Sanks (https://247sports.com/Player/jiquan-sanks-46139029/) (S, Cincinnati)
Preston Zachman (https://247sports.com/Player/preston-zachman-46079340/) (S, Wisconsin)
On the bright side, we might have replacements with names easier to pronounce.
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: bayareabadger on January 05, 2026, 05:05:19 PM
I don't like losing Zachman at all, but knowing the NCAA they would deny him a medical if he stayed at Wisconsin. Now he will get one.
He feels like one of those pretty decent players that Indiana is gonna improve by like 10 or 15% and he’ll just be a really nice piece on a double digit win team
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: FearlessF on January 05, 2026, 06:00:00 PM
most of the list will find great improvement

those kids weren't 4 & 5 stars
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: LetsGoPeay on January 05, 2026, 09:35:20 PM
Added TE Brock Schott from Miami. 
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: MrNubbz on January 08, 2026, 01:49:17 PM
Indiana is still playing lock this thread until further notice
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: Gigem on January 11, 2026, 10:01:31 AM
https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/2010137416393211918?s=46&t=EHozF964Pc_xZmTZKPCcEA
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: FearlessF on January 11, 2026, 10:14:41 AM
he doesn't know but,...... he's pretty sure
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: ELA on January 12, 2026, 03:59:52 PM
IU picks up WR Nick Marsh from MSU 
Sounds like perhaps MSU RB Mekhi Frazier as well.

Hot take, Frazier is the better get.  Marsh is the "looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane" type.  Someone said to give him $3 million in NIL, minus $100k for each drop, and you'd wind up only paying like $500k.  He's a good kid, so I hope he figures it out.  Frazier, behind a legit OL, I think is a steal.  Best RB MSU has had since Kenneth Walker, by a TON.

Either way, can't wait for Cignetti to go 12-0 in 2026 with MSU's 4-8 2025 roster
Title: Re: 2026 Indiana Offseason Thread
Post by: LetsGoPeay on January 24, 2026, 10:34:37 AM
Big Ten Lineman of the Year Carter Smith is coming back. Still waiting on an announcement from Omar Cooper.