Pat Coogan Transfers to Indiana from Notre Dame

Pat Coogan, a former Notre Dame offensive lineman, has transferred to Indiana, where he is expected to fill a key gap left by the graduation of IU's previous center, Mike Katic. Coogan, a four-star transfer and the No. 5 ranked interior offensive line transfer, started 26 games for Notre Dame and played a crucial role in their successful run to the College Football Playoff. His addition is part of Indiana's strategy to strengthen their team with a nationally ranked 20-player transfer class, which includes other transfers such as Kahlil Benson and Zen Michalski. Coogan, who has one year of eligibility left, is anticipated to significantly impact IU's lineup for the 2025 season. Alongside Coogan's move, Notre Dame continues to build its future with commitments like four-star interior lineman Tyler Merrill for their 2026 class.