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Indiana is a 40.5-point favorite with a 46.5 total against North Texas, and ESPN FPI gives the Hoosiers a 98.2 percent win chance.

Indiana should be stronger and deeper at running back with Turbo Richard, Khobie Martin, and Lee Beebe Jr., and the preview expects the Hoosiers to lean heavily on the run before Big Ten play.

North Texas' offense is expected to shorten the game through the run with West Virginia transfer Jahiem White while protecting Tayven Jackson from too many pass-rush situations.

North Texas' offensive line is a major concern after Neal Brown said during fall camp that only two linemen were ready to play, creating a bad matchup against Indiana's projected defensive front.

The prediction is Indiana 45, North Texas 3 because North Texas is missing two top cornerbacks and may struggle to keep Tayven Jackson clean against Indiana pressure.