As the Hoosiers’ rapid rise reshaped the college football landscape and made their roster one of the most coveted in the country, outside programs began circling, not waiting for the transfer portal to open, but testing how far they could push the rules during a championship chase. But at the moment, the debate isn’t so much about the price; it’s about the rules and the NCAA’s lack of enforcing them. The incident prompted Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney to publicly accuse Ole Miss of tampering, even confirming that the school had contacted the NCAA with a formal complaint, one of the rare times a coach has openly detailed back-channel recruiting in the portal era.
Author: Afreen Kabir
Published at: 2026-02-04 23:41:17
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