Josh Hoover arrives with proven college production.
All programs
Capital Rank64
Indiana
A top offensive line and proven college production around Josh Hoover offset recruiting ratings that understate Indiana's development. Fernando Mendoza must be replaced.
Reported spend$30M–$39M
Roster gradeA-
Confidencehigh
Reported estimate · not audited payroll
Roster construction
What the roster says
The offensive line grades among the country's best.
On-field development has consistently exceeded original recruiting labels.
Continuity & integration
The staff and line offer continuity, but replacing Fernando Mendoza changes the offense's most important position.
The case
Strengths
- Top offensive line
- Proven college production
- Aligned development system
The countercase
Risks
- Replacing Fernando Mendoza
Evidence trail
Sources used for this record
CBS SportsCollege football roster spending rankings: Most expensive teams in 2026247SportsCollege football roster spending tiers for the Power FourESPNFinal preseason college football SP+ rankings and takeaways for 2026On3Phil Steele ranks the top 69 offensive line rooms for 2026Indiana University Athletics2026 Football Roster and Coaching Staff