Indiana's Curt Cignetti: Mastering the Transfer Portal to Build a Championship Roster
Alabama has been a dominant force in college football, known for its exceptional recruiting, signing, and player development under Nick Saban's leadership. However, the landscape of college football has shifted in 2026 with the introduction of the NIL policy and the transfer portal, changing the way teams build championship rosters. Indiana's Curt Cignetti has emerged as a master of utilizing the transfer portal to bolster his team's roster, securing star quarterback Josh Hoover from TCU and talented tight end Brock Schott from Miami. With the transfer portal closing soon, Cignetti continues to make strategic moves to strengthen Indiana's lineup for the upcoming seasons.