URGENT: Transfer Portal EXPERT says Indiana NEEDS to be focused on roster rebuild for 2026 season
URGENT: Transfer Portal EXPERT says Indiana NEEDS to be focused on roster rebuild for 2026 season  
Podcast: Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball
Published On: Fri Jan 02 2026
Description: Indiana Hoosiers shock Alabama with a commanding 35-point Rose Bowl victory, propelling the College Football Playoff into chaos. Can Indiana’s transfer portal mastery keep them at the top as they prep for a high-stakes rematch against Oregon? Jacob Goins and Brian Smith dissect the Hoosiers’ dominant defensive display, Fernando Mendoza’s near-flawless quarterback performance, and what sets Indiana apart as elite portal operators.Key insights include Indiana’s urgent roster needs at quarterback, running back, and wide receiver for 2026, NCAA transfer window challenges, and how retention strategies have powered the Hoosiers’ rise. The show breaks down Oregon’s injury concerns, Indiana’s trench strength, and the drama swirling around Portal moves nationwide. Brian Smith shares insider perspectives on NIL and recruiting chaos—posing the question: will Indiana’s transfer acumen fuel another historic run? 0:00 - Indiana Wins, Portal Opens1:58 - Transfer Portal Realities & Strategy4:21 - Indiana’s Roster Needs10:19 - Portal Calendar & College Football Challenges24:03 - Playoff Reaction & Oregon Matchup Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.