Indiana vs North Texas: Odds, injuries, predictions and key matchups

Indiana football starts its quest for a second national championship by hosting North Texas. The Hoosiers start the season ranked No. 6 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, third among Big Ten teams behind Ohio State (No. 1) and Oregon (No. 2).

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.

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

IU is scheduled to play North Texas at noon Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.

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

TV: Fox

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Is Indiana favored vs. North Texas? IU football betting odds

(via BetMGM)

• Favorite: Indiana by 41.5 points
• Over/under: 55.5 total points

Indiana football initial analysis vs. North Texas

The Hoosiers are, to a significant degree, starting over as they try to back up the most unlikely season in college football history. Coach Curt Cignetti brought in transfers quarterback Josh Hoover, wide receiver Nick Marsh and running back Turbo Richard to power the offense. The stout defense will see a former IU quarterback on the other side of the line as Tayven Jackson has been named the Mean Green's QB1.

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Indiana football schedule 2026

(all times ET)

• Sat., Sept. 5: vs. North Texas, noon, Fox (preview)
• 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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