Did Indiana football win today? IU score vs North Texas, game stats
IndyStar • • sports
Key Points:
- Indiana Hoosiers opened their 2026 football season with a 52-16 win over North Texas, overcoming extreme on-field heat that registered around 152 degrees.
- Quarterback Josh Hoover led the offense with 231 passing yards and four touchdowns, connecting notably with receivers Charlie Becker and Davion Chandler, while running back Turbo Richard contributed three rushing touchdowns.
- The Hoosiers' defense held strong in key moments despite some struggles and injuries, limiting North Texas to 16 points despite the Mean Green outgaining Indiana in total offense during the first half.
- North Texas quarterback and former IU player Tayven Jackson suffered a leg injury during the game but returned to play; Indiana's special teams also played a pivotal role with significant kickoff and punt returns setting up scoring drives.
- The game featured several milestones, including kicker Nico Radicic setting a career-long 49-yard field goal, and marked Indiana's first game after winning the 2025 national championship with a 16-0 record.
