Indiana prepares for 2026 football season opener against North Texas

Indiana begins its 2026 college football season on Saturday with a home game against North Texas at Memorial Stadium. The matchup will feature the unveiling of the school's 2025 National Championship signage before the noon kickoff. Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti faces a North Texas roster undergoing significant changes, including a new coaching staff led by Neal Brown and a nearly complete overhaul of the player personnel. The North Texas offense is directed by quarterback Tayven Jackson, who previously played for Indiana. The gameday experience in Bloomington will include the FOX Big Noon Kickoff pregame broadcast from the South Lawn. Gates at Memorial Stadium open at 10:30 am, with the Marching Hundred pregame performance scheduled for 11:35 am.

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