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The playoff semifinalists and modern roster management

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NCAA Football: Rose Bowl-Alabama at Indiana
Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti celebrates with the trophy on the podium after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Superior roster management in the transfer portal propelled both Indiana and Ole Miss to the semifinals despite having cheaper rosters than most of the rest of the playoff field. What lessons can Texas learn from their success?

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