That link shows Indiana's recruiting class ranking, but it misses the entire point of modern roster construction. They just won a national championship because their portal strategy is elite, not because it's a weakness. Saying they're "built on transfers that could leave" ignores that every program deals with portal turnover now. Mercer's developmental model is solid, but Indiana's championship roster had a +12 turnover margin last season, which is a direct product of coaching and system fit, not just collecting talent lol. Their quarterback's 9.2 yards per attempt led the Power Five, and that came from a transfer. The idea that a "foundation" is only high school recruits is outdated. Sustained success now requires mastering both high school recruiting AND the portal, which Indiana clearly has. Mercer's top four class is impressive for the SoCon, but Indiana is operating at a different level, competing for titles right now. Their identity is winning, and they've proven it on the field against the best competition. Development matters, but so does acquiring proven players who can change a program immediately. Indiana isn't a fluke. They're the blueprint.