Indiana defeats North Texas 52-16 in season opening football game

The Indiana Hoosiers opened their 2026 season with a 52-16 victory over the North Texas Mean Green. Although Indiana pulled away in the final stages of the game, the North Texas offense remained competitive throughout the first three quarters. The Mean Green recorded 367 total yards compared to 365 for Indiana and finished with 19 first downs. North Texas managed 152 rushing yards against a Hoosiers defense that drew criticism from spectators for its performance. Despite a significant roster turnover following the departure of coach Eric Morris to Oklahoma State, North Texas maintained offensive pressure for much of the contest. Indiana relied on a effective red zone defensive effort to mitigate the yardage disparity throughout the matchup.

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