IU football WR Donaven McCulley entered the transfer portal midway through the season

McCulley, a former standout quarterback at Lawrence North, moved to receiver after his freshman season in 2021 (475 passing yards, two TDs, two INTs) and had a breakout season last season. In the final five games of 2023, McCulley caught 28 passes for 420 yards and five touchdowns, earning All-Big Ten honorable mention.

He entered the transfer portal after Tom Allen was fired as IU coach, but was pushed back to Bloomington by Curt Cignetti despite strong interest from Texas A&M, Penn State and Michigan.

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During spring practice, Cignetti said McCulley “had to learn a little more” as IU brought a number of experienced receivers into the portal, including Elijah Sarratt (James Madison), Miles Cross (SMU), Myles Price (Ohio) and Ke’Shawn Williams (Wake Forest).