Indiana football schedule vs. Howard: Kickoff, where to watch, tickets, weather

Indiana football is on a 17-game winning streak after a season-opening victory over North Texas. Next up is Howard (1-1), which has beaten Alabama A&M and lost to Richmond.

Whether you seek kickoff information, injury updates, betting odds, key matchups or score predictions, this guide has what you need to know before the Hoosiers take on the Mean Green. We'll update this story throughout the week with the latest injury news, coaches' comments, line movement and game-day developments leading up to kickoff.

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What time is the Indiana football game vs. Howard? When is kickoff for the Indiana football game?

IU is scheduled to play Howard at noon ET Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.

What channel is the Indiana football game on? Where can I watch Indiana football vs. Howard?

TV: BTN

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Indiana football injury report

Running back Khobie Martin (arm) is expected to miss several weeks. Cornerbacks A.J. Harris and Jamari Sharpe are considered day-to-day.

Is Indiana favored vs. Howard? IU football betting odds

BetMGM has not set a betting line for this game.

Indiana football initial analysis vs. Howard

The Hoosiers are ranked 6th in the nation while Howard plays in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in the Football Championship Subdivision. Josh Hoover was sharp in his Hoosiers debut (13-of-16 for 231 yards, 4 touchdowns), and Turbo Richard and Charlie Becker scored 2 TDs each. Isaiah Jones had 12 tackles. Ja'Shawn Scroggins leads the Bison in passing and rushing.

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Indiana football schedule 2026

(all times ET)

• Sept. 5: IU 52, North Texas 16 (box score, stats)
• Sat, Sept. 12: vs. Howard, noon, BTN (preview)
• Sat., Sept. 19: vs. Western Kentucky, 4 p.m., Peacock (preview)
• Fri., Sept. 25: vs. Northwestern, 8 p.m., Fox (preview)
• Sat., Oct. 3: at Rutgers, 8 p.m., TBA (preview)
• Sat., Oct. 10: at Nebraska, TBA, TBA (preview)
• Sat., Oct. 17: vs. Ohio State, TBA, TBA (preview)
• Sat., Oct. 24: at Michigan, TBA, TBA (preview)
• Sat., Oct. 31: vs. Minnesota, TBA, TBA (preview)
• Bye week
• Sat., Nov. 14: vs. USC, TBA, TBA (preview)
• Sat., Nov. 21: at Washington, TBA, TBA (preview)
• Sat., Nov. 28: vs. Purdue, TBA, TBA (preview)

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Has Indiana ever won a national championship in football?

Yes. IU went 16-0 in the 2025 season, defeating Miami 27-21 on Jan. 19, 2026, for the national title.

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