MAJOR INJURY? Indiana suffers CRUCIAL LOSS as Carter Smith will MISS Spring with shoulder injury

Indiana Hoosiers face a major challenge as All-American left tackle Carter Smith misses spring practice following shoulder surgery. Will Indiana’s offensive line hold strong with key changes looming and fresh faces like Baylor Wilkin stepping up? Jacob Goins breaks down the offensive unit’s new look and the potential long-term impact of Smith’s recovery and NFL draft decisions. The conversation turns to Big Ten football’s hottest newcomers, spotlighting quarterback Josh Hoover’s arrival from TCU and assessing how Indiana’s portal additions stack up against league rivals. The wild surge of college basketball transfer portal activity also gets attention as hundreds of players, including big names like Stefan Vaaks and KJ Lewis, plan to enter, raising questions about Indiana’s strategy and targets before the April 7 opening. Get all the latest insights on Indiana football depth concerns, transfer portal power moves, and what’s next for the Hoosiers as spring unfolds.