The college football transfer portal is now open, and Indiana’s not immune from comings and goings despite being one of four teams still playing this year.
IU had three players enter the portal Friday, per 247Sports: cornerback Amariyun Knighten, and defensive linemen Andrew and William Depaepe.
Knighten transferred to IU from Northern Illinois after the 2024 season ended, and figured to have a shot at earning playing time in the secondary. But the redshirt junior never picked up a tangible role for Curt Cignetti and his staff this year, appearing in just two non-conference games. True freshman Jaylen Bell passed Knighten on the cornerback depth chart.
The Depaepe brothers didn’t play much for the Hoosiers this year, either. Andrew, a redshirt sophomore, transferred to Indiana from Michigan State after the 2023 season, and he appeared in only four games in 2025. William, a redshirt freshman, has seen the field only once as a Hoosier.
The Depaepes’ departure shouldn’t have a significant impact on Indiana in the ongoing College Football Playoff. But it is another hit for IU’s defensive line, which has already lost Kellan Wyatt and Stephen Daley to season-ending injuries. Defensive line coaches Buddha Williams and Pat Kuntz can still move Mario Landino around to create additional options, and Andrew Turvy is still available for depth on the edge.
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