The Indiana Hoosiers took one last stroll from Assembly Hall to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, waving to the crowd, signing autographs and trading fist bumps with the fans who lined the way. Then the Hoosiers walked onto their home field for the first time as national champions.

Indiana Hoosiers football players believe, under the leadership of head coach Curt Cignetti, they could make it back-to-back CFP championships.

In two seasons, the Hoosiers went from 3-9 and a coaching change to the first major college football program to go 16-0 since 1894.

The Hoosiers are built to remain a force on college football's national stage

Indiana plays Ohio State, Michigan and USC over a four-game stretch this fall. After hosting the Buckeyes, the Hoosiers visit Michigan in Week 8. Following a game against Minnesota in Week 9 and a bye in Week 10, Indiana hosts USC in Week 11 before ending the season with a road trip to Washington and its annual rivalry game with Purdue.

The Indiana Hoosiers received bad news when freshman quarterback Alberto Mendoza decided to enter the transfer portal.

Players Curt Cignetti brought in from James Madison and the transfer portal delivered, but the returners at IU also made key contributions.

Indiana’s national title staff could take a hit after the Buccaneers interviewed one of Curt Cignetti’s top assistants.