Indiana cornerbacks Jamari Sharpe and A.J. Harris exit game with injuries

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Indiana cornerbacks Jamari Sharpe and A.J. Harris exit game with injuries
Summary

Indiana football starting cornerbacks Jamari Sharpe and A.J. Harris left the season opener against North Texas with undisclosed injuries. The broadcast team confirmed during the third quarter that both players would not return for the remainder of the contest. The Hoosiers relied on reserves Ryland Gandy and Jaylen Bell to cover the position for the majority of the game. Curt Cignetti previously noted that Gandy and Harris had competed for the starting role throughout the fall camp. Sharpe entered the season as a returning starter following his contributions to the team during the previous campaign. No further details regarding the specific nature of the injuries or the players' availability for future games have been released.

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  • Jamari Sharpe and A.J. Harris exited the season opener against North Texas.
  • The broadcast confirmed both players remained sidelined starting in the third quarter.
  • Ryland Gandy and Jaylen Bell took over defensive snaps following the injuries.
  • Curt Cignetti previously highlighted competition at cornerback during fall camp.
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  • 6:31 PMYahoo SportsInjury updates on Indiana football's starting cornerbacks Jamari Sharpe, A.J. Harris
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