Indiana and Oregon coaches and coordinators juggle transfer portal chaos amid playoff race
January 8, 2026
The College Football Playoff faces a new challenge as it coincides with the transfer portal. This year, the portal has one 15-day window from January 2-16. Coaches and players are juggling playoff games and recruiting. Oregon coach Dan Lanning and Indiana coach Curt Cignetti are navigating this while preparing for the Peach Bowl. Both teams played on January 1, with Indiana beating Alabama and Oregon defeating Texas Tech. Oregon’s coordinators, Will Stein and Tosh Lupoi, are also preparing for new head coaching roles. They emphasize the importance of staying focused amid the chaos.