REPORT: Fernando Mendoza was a STEAL in the Transfer Portal for Indiana Football and Curt Cignetti
REPORT: Fernando Mendoza was a STEAL in the Transfer Portal for Indiana Football and Curt Cignetti  
Podcast: Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball
Published On: Wed May 14 2025
Description: Can Fernando Mendoza lead the Indiana Hoosiers to a breakthrough season? As the most sacked quarterback in college football last year, Mendoza's transfer from California to Indiana University football is a game-changer. With the Hoosiers' revamped offensive line and new weapons, fans are eager to see if Mendoza can elevate the team to Big Ten prominence.Explore the strategic moves Indiana Hoosiers football is making through the transfer portal, including the addition of Notre Dame's Pat Coogan. Discover how these changes aim to bolster the team's depth and competitiveness. Plus, get the latest on basketball 5-star recruit Jordan Smith and Indiana's efforts to secure his commitment amidst fierce competition from Kentucky and Arkansas.Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Indiana Hoosiers' path to success and the potential impact of their new recruits. 0:00 Intro: Fernando Mendoza top transfer portal addition5:35 Comparing Mendoza to Kurtis Rourke's historic season10:40 Revisiting Indiana's full transfer portal class15:46 Balancing transfers with existing roster development20:22 Jordan Smith's comments on Indiana recruitment26:29 Outro: Upcoming episodes and listener engagement Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Amazon Fire TV Stick 4kDid you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.WayFairAfter the holiday hustle, there’s nothing like giving your home a little TLC. Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.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.