The Hoosiers burst onto the field with a commanding 52-16 victory over North Texas, establishing a 1-0 start to the season and showcasing a balanced attack that combined a potent passing game with a ground attack that produced two rushing touchdowns.
Injury Concerns
Coach Curt Cignetti confirmed that starting cornerbacks A.J. Harris and Jamari Sharpe exited the game in the first quarter and did not return, while third-year running back Khobie Martin also left early with an injury that could keep him sidelined for several weeks.
In the wake of those departures, backup cornerbacks Ryland Gandy and Jaylen Bell logged six and four tackles respectively, and Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. stepped up with rushing touchdowns, Richard finishing with a team-high 58 yards on 15 carries and Beebe adding 33 yards on 14 carries after returning from a torn ACL.
The Hoosiers now turn their focus to the next challenge, hosting FCS opponent Howard on September 12 at noon ET in Bloomington, Indiana, hoping to build on the strong start despite the early injury concerns.