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Indiana starting CBs Jamari Sharpe and A.J. Harris were sidelined entering Howard week. The preview says either could return as soon as this game, but also suggests Indiana might allow another recovery week. It does not confirm that either cornerback is cleared or ruled out for Howard.

Indiana RB Khobie Martin is expected to remain out until at least midseason after breaking bones in his forearm, according to the preview. Unlike the cornerbacks' possible near-term returns, the article describes a longer absence for Martin; it does not give a firm return date.

The Indiana preview identifies missed tackles and coverage busts against North Texas as issues to correct, despite allowing only one offensive touchdown. Howard's mobile quarterback adds an edge-containment test. The writer expects a fairly basic defensive approach against the FCS opponent, not a confirmed change in Bryant Haines' play-calling.

If Indiana builds a comfortable lead, the writer expects reserve QBs Grant Wilson and Tyler Cherry to handle much of the second half against Howard. That is a conditional development opportunity behind Josh Hoover, who threw four touchdowns against North Texas, not an announced quarterback rotation or a fixed starter snap limit.