Retaining Carter Smith despite interest from big-name programs was one of Indiana’s most important offseason moves heading into coach Curt Cignetti’s first season.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – With 12 starts at left tackle as a redshirt freshman last season, Carter Smith had the makings of a program building block for years to come.
“Keeping Bostad was huge for me,” Smith said after Thursday’s practice. “He’s very highly regarded. He’s been in the NFL. He’s been all over college football. So with experience like that, there’s no way I couldn’t come back.” But under Bostad’s direction, a line consisting of much of the same personnel improved to 67th in PFF’s run blocking grade and 104th in pass blocking. All four returning starters – excluding Smith, who played just two games in 2022 – improved their offense grade from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, sacks allowed decreased from 38 to 25, and rushing yards per game increased from 110.8 to 120.1.
Cignetti added Wisconsin transfer Trey Wedig and James Madison transfers Nick Kidwell and Tyler Stephens to compete for starting roles with other returning Hoosiers.
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