Curt Cignetti steals Portal King crown Lane Kiffin gave up to go to LSU

Curt Cignetti has embraced the transfer portal strategy at Indiana, leading the team to significant success by acquiring key players through transfers. The Hoosiers have notably secured TCU quarterback Josh Hoover and Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh, among others, in their latest transfer class. This approach contrasts with Lane Kiffin's strategy shift at LSU, where he focuses more on high school recruits due to Louisiana's strong in-state talent pool. Kiffin previously utilized the transfer portal effectively at Ole Miss, competing with SEC powerhouses by bringing in standout transfers. Indiana's reliance on transfers, including Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, has positioned them as a national contender, highlighting the effectiveness of Cignetti's approach. Despite opportunities to move to higher-profile programs, Cignetti has committed to Indiana, planning to continue leveraging the transfer portal for success.