Indiana football aims to defend national title in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Indiana Hoosiers enter the 2026 season as defending national champions and are expected to maintain a strong performance following their undefeated record of 16-0 in 2025. Head coach Curt Cignetti returns for his third season, bringing back a loaded roster, including new quarterback Josh Hoover. Indiana's 2025 season culminated in a national championship victory over Miami, and they look to build on this momentum. Their first game of the season is against North Texas on September 5.
- •Indiana finished 2025 with a 16-0 record and won the national championship.
- •Head coach Curt Cignetti has a record of 27-2 with Indiana.
- •Quarterback Josh Hoover joins from TCU to replace Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza.
- •Indiana opens the 2026 season against North Texas on September 5.
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — What to know about Indiana football in 2026
"Indiana is coming off a dominating run to the College Football Playoff national championship. Do they have what it takes to defend their crown?
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