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Indiana Opens Title Defense Against North Texas With Josh Hoover Starting

This opener serves as an early measure of Indiana’s ability to sustain a championship program by integrating a high-profile transfer quarterback.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti during a football camp practice, Image 2 shows Josh Hoover in a red and white helmet and black Hoosiers jersey with number 10, holding a football

Overview

  • Kickoff is set for noon ET on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington and the game will be broadcast nationally on FOX.
  • Indiana confirmed TCU transfer Josh Hoover as its Week 1 starter to replace NFL-bound Fernando Mendoza and lead a retooled offense.
  • North Texas begins the season under new head coach Neal Brown and will start Tayven Jackson after an offseason that added more than 50 transfers and roughly 75 new roster faces.
  • Sportsbooks open the matchup as roughly a 40–41 point favor for Indiana with totals near 55–56 points, reflecting expectations of a wide margin and heavy scoring.
  • Pregame developments include temporary restraining orders that restored eligibility for Indiana defensive linemen Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt and a scheduled pregame recognition of the 2025 national championship team, all of which shape early depth and ceremony plans.