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Indiana football excitement grows as students prepare for season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:15 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Indiana football excitement grows as students prepare for season opener

Summary

Indiana University football is gearing up for its season opener against North Texas on Saturday, September 5th. Students express increased enthusiasm compared to previous years, where ticket distribution was less structured. Unlike before, students now face challenges in obtaining tickets due to high-demand matchups against teams like Ohio State and USC. Local merchandise shops report increased foot traffic and sales, reflecting heightened anticipation in the community. This year's atmosphere around campus is markedly different, with students noting a stronger sense of camaraderie during game days.

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Key Details

•Indiana's first game is on September 5th against North Texas.
•Ticket access is limited for high-profile games this season.
•Local shops report increased excitement and sales leading up to the season.
•Students noted a significant change in game day atmosphere from past years.

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2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Excitement builds ahead of Indiana’s football season

What they're saying

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — It was just a few years ago that Indiana University was handing out free football tickets to students, desperately trying to fill the stands, but that won’t be the case this year. Indiana student Liam McCquillen said that this year, the process to get tickets is different. “In previous years I […]
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