Latest IU Football Roster Update Comes with Some Surprises
/Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Indiana Hoosiers updated their roster to reflect the team as they head into 2025. There were some surprises as it came out on Wednesday.
First, 2023 Indiana starting corner back Jamier Johnson has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal according to a program source. Johnson played in 12 of IU’s 13 games and started at the corner position opposite D’Angelo Ponds. Johnson made 35 tackles and had one interception.
The Hoosiers brought in Ryland Gandy (Pitt) and Amariyun Knighten (NIU) to shore up the depth at that position. Both have significant experience and production.
The most surprising absence was probably redshirt freshman quarterback Tyler Cherry. The answer of where Cherry is going was answered by the Indianapolis Star’s Zach Osterman who reported that “edshirt freshman Tyler Cherry will serve as a student coach through the upcoming Indiana football season during his recovery from a knee injury suffered in the build-up to the College Football Playoff game against Notre Dame last month.
Cherry will not be on roster in that time, as he is medically unable to participate in football activity. He can return for 2026 if able.”
The Hoosiers are still weeks away from starting spring practice which will conclude on April 19th with the annual spring game.