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* Positive Outlook for the League: The league commissioner (Petitti) feels very optimistic about the current state and future of the league, citing player quality, coaching, fan support, and stadium experiences. He believes the last three years have been ”astonishing” and expects even more success.
* Indiana Football’s offseason Focus: Indiana has already secured its key personnel for the future:
* Coach Cignetti: Signed an eight-year, $93 million contract through 2033, with a clause requiring Indiana to keep his salary among the top three highest-paid coaches nationally.
* Coordinators Haines & Shanahan: Received lucrative new deals (over $5 million combined) to retain them.
* Transfer Portal Success: Indiana has had a very successful transfer portal period, securing 17 players, ranking 7th nationally and 3rd in the Big Ten (behind Ohio State and penn State).
* Key Transfer Additions:
* Josh Hoover (QB from TCU)
* Nick Marsh (WR from Michigan State)
* A.J. Harris (CB from Penn State)
* Joe Brunner (OL from Wisconsin)
* [Name missing from end of text] (Edge Rusher from Kansas State)
* 2026 CFP Title Odds: Indiana and Ohio State are listed as favorites to win the 2026 CFP National Championship.
