Indiana Hoosiers 2026 Preview
No. 8Indiana are 1-0 in 2026. They went 15-0 (9-0 in the Big Ten). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
About Indiana Hoosiers
The Old Oaken Bucket, contested with Purdue since 1925, is one of the oldest trophy games in the sport.
- Joined the Big Ten
- 1899
- Chief rivalries
- Purdue (Old Oaken Bucket)
What changed for Indiana in 2026
- Starting QB from last season is gone. TCU transfer Josh Hoover is expected to start (3,472 yards, 29 TDs, 13 INTs)
- Top two RBs from last season are gone. Boston College transfer Turbo Richard is expected to start (749 yards, 9 TDs)
- Top two players in terms of receiving yards are gone, with the top returner being Charlie Becker (679 yards, 4 TDs). Michigan State transfer Nick Marsh is also expected to start (662 yards, 6 TDs).
- Returning three starting offensive lineman that allowed 25 sacks in 2025 (76th in CFB)
- Returning four starters on defense, including their leading tackler in LB Rolijah Hardy (103 tackles, 8 sacks)
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Indiana Hoosiers 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Texas | Home | W 52-16 |
| 2 | Howard | Home | — |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | Home | — |
| 4 | Northwestern | Home | — |
| 5 | Rutgers | Away | — |
| 6 | Nebraska | Away | — |
| 7 | Ohio State | Home | — |
| 8 | Michigan | Away | — |
| 9 | Minnesota | Home | — |
| 10 | USC | Home | — |
| 11 | Washington | Away | — |
| 12 | Purdue | Home | — |
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Indiana Hoosiers betting FAQ
Indiana Hoosiers play 12 games in 2026, 8 at home. They open against North Texas. The full schedule is listed on this page.
Indiana sits at No. 8 in Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25, and he projects them as a No. 7 seed in the College Football Playoff.
Indiana Hoosiers play at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN. The Old Oaken Bucket, contested with Purdue since 1925, is one of the oldest trophy games in the sport.
Purdue (Old Oaken Bucket). Indiana has been a Big Ten member since 1899.
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