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Sources: TCU's Hoover picks IU after campus visit

January 5, 2026

playTCU's Josh Hoover powers into the end zone for a TD (0:21)Josh Hoover rumbles into the end zone to give TCU a 24-17 lead. (0:21)Dave WilsonJan 4, 2026, 05:44 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFormer TCU quarterback Josh Hoover has committed to Indiana after visiting this weekend, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Sunday. Hoover, who became TCU's starter during the 2023 season, set a school record in 2024 with 3,949 passing yards.

Sources: TCU's Hoover picks IU after campus visit

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With Fernando Mendoza expected to enter the NFL draft, Hoover is projected to start for the Hoosiers next season. Hoover, who originally committed to Indiana during Tom Allen's tenure before signing with the Horned Frogs, will enter next season as college football's leading returning passer with 9,629 yards and is second in touchdown passes with 71.
He has 16 career 300-yard games and three with more than 400 yards. Hoover will enroll in January.
Curt Cignetti also brought in quarterbacks Kurtis Rourke and Mendoza through the transfer portal. Hoover, who ranks No.
15 in ESPN's transfer portal rankings and as the No.
5 quarterback, has one year of eligibility remaining.

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Sources: TCU's Hoover picks IU after campus visit

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Sources: TCU's Hoover picks IU after campus visit

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