Josh Hoover starts at quarterback for Indiana in Week 1

Josh Hoover made his debut as the starting quarterback for Indiana following the departure of Fernando Mendoza. The transition occurs after Sonny Dykes publicly questioned Hoover's previous three-year passing statistics while he played for TCU. Hoover participated in the Week 1 game against North Texas to prove his effectiveness as the primary playmaker for the team. Indiana football coaches now look to evaluate how the offense functions under his leadership in the wake of the personnel change. This appearance marks the first opportunity for the coaching staff to assess Hoover against collegiate defensive schemes during the regular season. The team continues its evaluation of his performance as they move forward with the current schedule.

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