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Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers flip college football on its head—can they REPEAT as national champions? After transforming the nation’s most losing program into title winners and producing Heisman Trophy quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Indiana isn’t just aiming to defend its crown; they're embracing a culture built on relentless standards and expectation. New faces like TCU transfer quarterback Josh Hoover step into the spotlight, while veteran defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker and 17 fresh transfers anchor a roster intent on silencing doubters and fueling a sustained championship run.

Craig Shemon spotlights Cignetti’s hard-nosed culture, Indiana’s spring football storylines, and the buzz around the upcoming NFL Draft, where Mendoza is projected as the No. 1 pick. Additional coverage explores pivotal Big Ten recruiting battles, Dusty May’s lucrative contract extension with Michigan basketball, and Frozen Four drama. Is lightning about to strike twice in Bloomington, or will skepticism fuel Indiana’s next chapter?

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