Spring football is still about six weeks away for Indiana Football but the preparations for the 2026 season have already started as IU release an updated football roster today. The Hoosiers welcome in 17 new transfers and over 20 incoming freshmen. There are also a few number switches to get used to. Here are the updates:
Number Changes
LB Rolijah Hardy 21 —> 5
OL Chance Johnson 56 —> 64
Numbers for Indiana’s Incoming Transfers
Carson Williams, DB (Montana State) # 0
Turbo Richard, RB (Boston College) #1
AJ Harris, DB (Penn State) #4
Preston Zachman, DB (Wisconsin) #6
Chiddi Obiazor, DL (Kansas State) #7
Shazz Preston, WR (Tulane) #7
Josh Burnham, DL (Notre Dame) #8
Nick Marsh, WR (Michigan State) #8
Josh Hoover, QB (TCU) #10
Tobi Osunsanmi, DL (Kansas State) #12
Quan Sanks, DB (Cincinnati) #13
Billy Gowers, P (Hawai’i) #19
Paddy McAteer, K (Troy) #35
Drew Clausen, LS (Iowa State) #49
Joe Brunner, OL (Wisconsin) #56
Brock Schott, TE (Miami FL) #88
Joe Hjella, DL (Tulsa) #90
Numbers for Indiana’s Incoming Freshmen
Kortez Rupert, WR #3
Jamar Owens, DB #16
Parker Elmore, TE #18
Jacob Savage, LB #21
Jayreon Campbell, RB #22
Henry Ohlinger, LB #23
Ja’Dyn Williams, LB #24
D’Montae Tims, DB #25
Kasmir Hicks, DB #27
Trevor Gibbs, TE, #39
Kevontay Hugan, DL #42
Jackson Tolle, LS #47
Rodney White, DL #55
CJ Scifres, OL #60
Ben Novak, OL #71
Sam Simpson, OL #75
Blake Smyth, DL #91
Gabe Hill, DL #92
Ronelle Johnson, DL, #93
Cam McHaney, DL #98
Other Roster Notes
Quarterback Tyler Cherry is not listed. He was not dressed during the game in Miami and it was Geske who was warming up.