This is Indiana football's toughest spot to fill for Bryant Haines, Curt Cignetti in 2026

BLOOMINGTON — Bryant Haines established Indiana’s defense as among the nation’s best in his first two seasons, the Hoosiers parlaying that success into a national championship. Haines grounded so much of his unit’s growth in the experience and toughness drawn from a strong core of experienced players both inherited at IU, and also transferred over from James Madison and elsewhere. Now, that generation begins to transition. There’s still a lot to like and a lot to work with, as Haines and his staff rebuild. Curt Cignetti’s strong work in the transfer portal...