Overview
- Indiana coach Curt Cignetti, speaking after Thursday's spring practice, pushed back on Sonny Dykes' comments and said Josh Hoover will thrive in Bloomington.
- Dykes had highlighted Hoover's giveaways at TCU as 42 in 31 starts, which ESPN detailed as 33 interceptions and 9 lost fumbles.
- Cignetti said Hoover will not press as much because Indiana leans on a top defense and strong ground game that reduce risky throws.
- Indiana is replacing Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, and Hoover arrives as the projected starter after being rated the No. 11 transfer QB in 247Sports' rankings.
- TCU is stressing ball security under new coordinator Gordon Sammis, with Dykes noting UConn's starting quarterback had only two turnovers last year as the programs diverge in offensive approach.