The Indiana Hoosiers built a national championship-winning roster last season mostly through the transfer portal or with players who followed head coach Curt Cignetti over from James Madison. Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, running back Roma Hemby, wide receiver Elijah Sarratt, tight end Riley Nowakowski, guard Pat Coogan, defensive tackle Tyrique Tucker, linebacker Aidan Fisher, cornerbacks D’Angelo Ponds and Devan Boykin, and safety Louis Moore were all key contributors