Indiana lands commitment from former TCU QB Josh Hoover to replace Fernando Mendoza: Source
The New York Times••sports
Key Points:
- TCU transfer quarterback Josh Hoover, ranked No. 4 in The Athletic’s transfer quarterback rankings, has committed to Indiana, providing a talented successor to likely NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza.
- Hoover brings extensive experience with 36 games and 31 starts, throwing for over 9,600 yards and 71 touchdowns, and had a strong 2025 season with 3,472 yards and 29 touchdowns.
- Indiana coach Curt Cignetti continues a successful trend of starting transfer quarterbacks, following Ohio transfer Kurtis Rourke and Cal transfer Fernando Mendoza, both of whom led the Hoosiers to significant achievements.
- Alongside Hoover, Indiana also secured top-tier transfers including Michigan State receiver Nick Marsh and Kansas State edge
