Following head coach Curt Cignetti's transition from James Madison to Indiana, a prominent wave of standout players followed him to Bloomington to anchor the Hoosiers. High-profile transfers who became vital pillars of the program's historic success include star linebacker Aiden Fisher, elite wide receiver Elijah Sarratt, lockdown cornerback D'Angelo Ponds, disruptive defensive lineman Mikail Kamara, running back Kaelon Black, and defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker.