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Indiana corner Jaylen Bell played 55 of 71 defensive snaps against North Texas after replacing injured field corner Jamari Sharpe, finishing with four tackles. Curt Cignetti praised his work; the Howard preview expects Bell to start only if Sharpe remains out, without confirming Sharpe's or A.J. Harris' game availability.

Quan Sanks played 16 snaps in Indiana's 2026 opener, entering mainly at strong safety in place of Preston Zachman in the third quarter and producing three tackles, half a tackle for loss and an interception. His 70.1 PFF grade supports the writer's case for more work, but a larger rotation or starting promotion remains a projection.

Tyler Morris returned from his prior ACL injury to start in Indiana's slot, catch three passes for 35 yards and add a 36-yard punt return against North Texas. Josh Hoover found him on crossing routes; the writer projects more middle-of-field space when defenses focus on outside receivers Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh, not a guaranteed target share.

With Khobie Martin already reported out until around midseason, Indiana's Howard preview identifies Sean Cuono as a candidate for reserve work behind Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. Cuono has only two career carries for 17 yards but has added roughly 15 pounds since arrival; the writer's expected third-back role is not a confirmed depth-chart decision.