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Big Ten football adds top talent for 2026 season through transfers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:04 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Big Ten football adds top talent for 2026 season through transfers

Summary

The Big Ten prepares for the 2026 college football season with significant transfer additions across its teams. Indiana has brought in Josh Hoover to replace Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza. Oregon secured Koi Perich from Minnesota, a standout defensive back. Michigan’s John Henry Daley, a key pass rusher, returns from an injury, and Wayne Knight joins UCLA from James Madison after an All-American season. Ohio State added defensive back Terry Moore from Duke to strengthen its secondary. These transfers are expected to impact conference play significantly.

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•Indiana's Josh Hoover replaces Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza.
•Koi Perich aims to be a top defensive player at Oregon.
•John Henry Daley returns to Michigan after recovering from an Achilles injury.
•Wayne Knight joins UCLA after an All-American season at James Madison.
•Ohio State bolsters its secondary with Terry Moore from Duke.

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9:04 AMYahoo Sports — Big Ten football's 10 most impactful transfers for 2026: From Josh Hoover to Terry Moore

What they're saying

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New QBs, game-wrecking pass rushers and star WRs headline latest talent infusion into Big Ten as impact transfers for 2026 college football season.
— Yahoo Sports

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