Josh Hoover a key focus for Indiana in Big Ten preview
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Josh Hoover, previously at TCU, joins Indiana for the upcoming Big Ten season. Under coach Curt Cignetti, Hoover aims to replicate the success of former quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The Hoosiers are hopeful that Hoover, who is a talented athlete, will demonstrate the mental toughness needed to succeed at Indiana. The situation with Hoover could have broader implications for the Big Ten and USC in 2026.
- •Josh Hoover transfers from TCU to Indiana ahead of the Big Ten season.
- •Curt Cignetti is regarded as a top coach in college football.
- •Hoover's ability to perform under pressure remains in question.
- •His success could impact the trajectory of Indiana football.
- •The Big Ten's dynamics may shift depending on Indiana's overall performance.
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten season preview: Josh Hoover is a wild card for Indiana
"Josh Hoover will have to earn trust in Indiana, even though his coach, Curt Cignetti, is the best coach in college football
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