Indiana defeats North Texas 52-16 in season opener at Memorial Stadium

No. 6 Indiana opened the 2026 season with a 52-16 victory over North Texas on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Quarterback Josh Hoover led the offense in his team debut, connecting with seven different receivers while showing chemistry with Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh. Despite the lopsided final score, the Hoosiers struggled to establish a consistent rushing attack and the defense allowed the Mean Green to convert nearly half of their third-down attempts. The defensive effort was further complicated by injuries to both starting cornerbacks before halftime. Kicker Nico Radicic contributed to the win by hitting a career-high 49-yard field goal, while the special teams units set up multiple touchdown drives with long returns. The team now turns to a film review session with defensive coordinator Bryant Haines to address tackling and situational defensive execution.

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