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Sports · College sports · published 2026-09-02 · via Sports Illustrated

No. 6 Indiana Opens Title Defense Against North Texas on FOX

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Indiana hosts North Texas on Saturday at noon ET on FOX, with the Hoosiers coming off a 16-0 national championship season. Quarterback Josh Hoover, a transfer with over 9,000 career passing yards, leads the offense. The game marks the first of the 2026 season for both teams.

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The Hoosiers enter this contest riding a 15-game home winning streak, with Memorial Stadium expected to host its fifth consecutive sellout. Coach Curt Cignetti's squad won its past two season openers by comfortable margins, though neither matched the dominance of last year's perfect campaign. The 2025 national title victory over Miami capped a flawless 16-0 run, and Saturday's matchup begins the defense of that crown.

Quarterback Josh Hoover arrives with substantial experience, having

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