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Indiana stuns Alabama in a College Football Playoff Rose Bowl rout, but will next season see the Hoosiers maintain dominance with key players heading for the NFL Draft and transfer exits? With Fernando Mendoza's NFL Draft stock soaring and game-defining performances from Elijah Sarratt and Aiden Fisher, Indiana faces an urgent roster overhaul as the Transfer Portal heats up. Is national title glory sustainable as the team braces for major turnover?

Jacob Goins and Brian Smith break down Indiana’s playoff triumph, dissecting strategic portal targets, offensive depth challenges, and a recruiting upswing. Insightful analysis spotlights the new one-window transfer rules, persistent calendar chaos, and why back office staff are now more critical than ever. Can Indiana retain its edge against Oregon and reload for another CFP run, or will portal unpredictability rewrite their future? Find out why navigating recruiting and retention is Indiana’s next big test.

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