Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover plays through injury against North Texas
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover sustained a facial injury during the second quarter of the team's game against North Texas on September 5, 2026. The injury occurred after North Texas defensive lineman Udoka Ezeani was flagged for a facemask penalty that turned Hoover's helmet. Despite visible bleeding from his nose, Hoover remained in the game to complete the scoring drive. He connected with Charlie Becker on a 9-yard touchdown pass to extend the Indiana lead to 21-3. Following the play, reporters noted that team trainers evaluated Hoover for a potential concussion on the sideline. The TCU transfer later returned to the field with a bandage over his nose to continue play. The Hoosiers held a 24-6 lead late in the first half.
- •Josh Hoover sustained a bloody nose after a second-quarter facemask penalty.
- •Hoover remained in the game to throw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Becker.
- •Sideline reports indicated that trainers evaluated the quarterback for a concussion.
- •Indiana led North Texas 24-6 late in the first half.
- •Hoover returned to the field with a bandage after receiving medical attention.
- 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Bloodied Indiana QB Josh Hoover throws touchdown pass
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana QB Josh Hoover finishes out touchdown drive vs. North Texas with bloody nose
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Quarterback Josh Hoover plays through bloodied uniform in Indiana football vs North Texas
- 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana's Josh Hoover throws TD pass with blood running down his face, helmet
"Josh Hoover is making an impression in his first game as Indiana quarterback, proving what he'll play through while leading a scoring drive.
"Josh Hoover's face was dripping blood. The new Indiana QB wasn't deterred, still dropping back and throwing a TD pass to Charlie Becker.
"New Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover threw a second-quarter touchdown while blood gushed down his face against North Texas on Sept. 5.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 6:51 PMBloodied Indiana QB Josh Hoover throws touchdown pass
Josh Hoover's face was dripping blood. The new Indiana QB wasn't deterred, still dropping back and throwing a TD pass to Charlie Becker.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 5:34 PMIndiana QB Josh Hoover finishes out touchdown drive vs. North Texas with bloody nose
A bad face mask penalty left Hoover with blood dripping down his face, but the quarterback persisted to grow the Hoosiers' lead.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 5:32 PMQuarterback Josh Hoover plays through bloodied uniform in Indiana football vs North Texas
Josh Hoover is making an impression in his first game as Indiana quarterback, proving what he'll play through while leading a scoring drive.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 5:29 PMIndiana's Josh Hoover throws TD pass with blood running down his face, helmet
New Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover threw a second-quarter touchdown while blood gushed down his face against North Texas on Sept. 5.
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