The USA TODAY coaches poll debuts Tuesday, Aug. 4, with the Top 25 entering the 2026 college football season.
The Indiana Hoosiers are coming of an improbable undefeated national championship season, and coach Curt Cignetti‘s team will be watched closely. Is IU here to stay or a flash in the pan?
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Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been replaced by Josh Hoover. The Hoosiers have a mix of key returning players with newcomers through the transfer portal.
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