Why Indiana football will 'look a lot different in the fall'

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Indiana football is facing significant roster changes ahead of the fall season due to multiple injuries affecting key players. Coach Curt Cignetti indicated that fans may not get a clear view of the 2026 roster during the upcoming spring game.

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Indiana football faces roster changes due to injuries
Coach Curt Cignetti addresses injury concerns
Key players sidelined include Carter Smith and Charlie Becker
Fans may not see a clear roster during the spring game

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Why Indiana football will 'look a lot different in the fall'

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football fans hoping the team's annual spring game next week will give them a clear picture of what the roster will look like in 2026 might be disappointed.

As the Hoosiers barrel towards the end of spring practice, coach Curt Cignetti told reporters on Thursday that there's a growing number of players sidelined with various injuries. He's mentioned a handle of specific names, including starting left tackle Carter Smith and wide receiver Charlie Becker.

They haven't been alone in the trainer's room.

"We will look a lot different in the fall," Cignetti said. "You know we got a number of guys not practicing , 17 total."

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