Indiana leads North Texas in opening game of 2026 college football season

Indiana opened its 2026 college football season with a non-conference matchup against North Texas. Wide receiver Nick Marsh recorded a one-handed touchdown catch during the opening drive on a pass from quarterback Josh Hoover. Marsh joins the program this season after previously playing for Michigan State, where he totaled 100 receptions and nine touchdowns over two seasons. Indiana enters the contest as the defending national champion following the program's first title in school history. The team currently holds a 24-6 lead over North Texas late in the second quarter. Viewers can watch the remainder of the game on FOX with commentary provided by Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt.

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