Indiana debuts transfer quarterback Josh Hoover against North Texas

No. 6 Indiana opened its 2026 season against North Texas at Memorial Stadium. This game marks the third consecutive year the Hoosiers have started a transfer quarterback. Josh Hoover, who transferred from TCU, took the starting role following the departure of former Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. On the opening drive, Hoover threw a touchdown pass to fellow transfer Nick Marsh, who secured the score with a one-handed catch to establish a 7-0 lead. The program honored Mendoza before the game with a display of the fourth-and-5 scramble that helped the team secure the national championship last season. Coaches and staff selected Hoover from the transfer portal after he recorded 9,629 passing yards and 85 touchdowns during his time at TCU.

• 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — New QB Josh Hoover, Nick Marsh off to solid transfer debuts as Indiana begins title defense without Mendoza