Former James Madison cornerback D’Angelo Ponds entered the transfer portal in April and has received major attention from Power Five programs, including an offer from USC. Powell primarily played slot corner this spring. Ponds had 51 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 15 pass breakups and 2 fumble recoveries in 2023.

Curt Cignetti has convinced another one of his former James Madison players to join him at Indiana. This time it's All-Sun Belt CB D'Angelo Ponds.

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Shortly after completing his first press conference as James Madison Athletic Director, Matt Roan spoke to WHSV in his first television interview since succeeding Jeff Bourne.

Auburn has filled its defensive line needs through the transfer portal, and has shifted focus to defensive backs. Auburn's secondary is depleted after three of its key contributors were drafted by NFL teams last week.

Former James Madison University defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker, who spent the past two years playing under Cignetti, is transferring to Indiana, he announced Tuesday via X, formerly known as Twitter. He has three years of eligibility remaining.