Tracking Indiana football's scholarship players during transfer portal

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BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football still has plenty of room to add players out of the transfer portal for 2026.

The No. 1 Hoosiers (15-0) are currently at 81 projected scholarships after adding 12 commitments from transfers, but they will likely have additional room to maneuver once the program's top draft prospects announce their future plans after the national title game.

These projections list everyone with eligibility left with the exception of quarterback Fernando Mendoza. He hasn't officially announced his plans, but IU wouldn't have pursued high-profile transfer quarterback Josh Hoover the coaching staff expected him to return.

Here’s a look at Indiana's scholarship situation as it looks to reload for the 2026 season.

  • Seniors: 20
  • Juniors: 8
  • Sophomores: 11
  • Freshmen: 42 (20 redshirt-freshmen)
  • Scholarship players for 2025: 81

Quarterbacks (3)

  • Josh Hoover (R-Sr); TCU transfer
  • Alberto Mendoza (R-Soph)
  • Jacob Bell (R-Fr)

Running backs (5)

  • Lee Beebe Jr. (R-Sr)
  • Turbo Richard (Jr); Boston College transfer
  • Khobie Martin (R-Soph)
  • Sean Cuono (R-Fr)
  • Jayreon Campbell (Fr)

Wide Receiver (9)

  • Tyler Morris (R-Sr)
  • Omar Cooper Jr. (R-Sr)
  • Nick Marsh (Jr); Michigan State transfer
  • Charlie Becker (Jr)
  • LeBron Bond (Soph)
  • Myles Kendrick (Soph)
  • Davion Chandler (R-Fr)
  • Kortez Rupert (Fr)
  • Lavar Keys (Fr)

Tight Ends (6)

  • Brock Schott (R-Fr); Miami transfer
  • Andrew Barker (R-Fr)
  • Blake Thiry (R-Fr)
  • Parker Elmore (Fr)
  • Trevor Gibbs (Fr)
  • PJ MacFarlane (Fr)

Offensive line (13)

  • Carter Smith (R-Sr)
  • Bray Lynch (R-Sr)
  • Drew Evans (R-Sr)
  • Evan Lawrence (R-Soph)
  • Adedamoia Ajani (R-Soph)
  • Austin Leibfried (R-Soph)
  • Baylor Wilkin (R-Fr)
  • Evan Parker (R-Fr)
  • Matt Marek (R-Fr)
  • Samuel Simpson (Fr)
  • Benjamin Novak (Fr)
  • Kenton Mondeau (Fr)
  • C.J. Scifres (Fr)

Defensive tackle (10)

  • Tyrique Tucker (R-Sr)
  • J'Mari Monette (R-Sr)
  • Joe Hjelle (R-Sr); Tusla
  • Mario Landino (Jr)
  • Jhrevious Hall (R-Fr)
  • Kyler Garcia (R-Fr)
  • Cameron McHaney (Fr)
  • Gabriel Hill (Fr)
  • Blake Smythe (Fr)
  • Rodney White (Fr)

Defensive end (9)

  • Tobi Osunsanmi (R-Sr); Kansas State transfer
  • Joshua Burnham (R-Sr); Notre Dame transfer
  • Daniel Ndukwe (Jr)
  • Quentin Clark (R-Fr)
  • Tyrone Burrus Jr. (R-Fr)
  • Triston Abram (R-Fr)
  • Keishaun Calhoun (R-Fr)
  • Kevontay Hugan (Fr)
  • Ronelle Johnson (Fr)

Linebackers (8)

  • Kaiden Turner (R-Sr)
  • Isaiah Jones (R-Sr)
  • Rolijah Hardy (Jr)
  • Paul Nelson (R-Fr)
  • Amari Kamara (R-Fr)
  • Ja'Dyn Williams (Fr)
  • Henry Ohlinger (Fr)
  • Jacob Savage (Fr)

Cornerbacks (9)

  • Jamari Sharpe (R-Jr)
  • D'Angelo Ponds (Jr)
  • Ryland Gandy (R-Soph)
  • Carson Williams (R-Soph); Montana State
  • Dontrae Henderson (R-Fr)
  • Jaylen Bell (Fr)
  • Seaonta Stewart (Fr)
  • Zacharey Smith (Fr)
  • Kasmir Hicks (Fr)

Safeties (8)

  • Preston Zachman (R-Sr); Wisconsin transfer
  • Amare Ferrell (Sr)
  • Jiquan Sanks (Jr); Cincinnati transfer
  • Byron Baldwin Jr. (Soph)
  • Garrett Reese (R-Fr)
  • Jamar Owens (Fr)
  • D'Montae Tims (Fr)

Kicker (1)

  • Nicolas Radicic (R-Jr)

Punter (1)

  • Billy Gowers (Soph); Hawaii

Michael Niziolek is the Indiana beat reporter for The Bloomington Herald-Times. You can follow him on X @michaelniziolek and read all his coverage by clicking here.

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