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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' 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.

- TCU transfer Josh Hoover is Indiana's starting quarterback after an impressive fall camp, while Grant Wilson separated as the backup and Tyler Cherry continues rebuilding after a serious knee injury. - Turbo Richard and Khobie Martin share the top running-back role, with a healthy Lee Beebe completing the three-man rotation after recovering from last season's knee injury. - Nick Marsh, Tyler Morris and Charlie Becker form Indiana's starting receiver group, with Marsh standing out in camp and Morris returning healthy to the slot after a season-ending knee injury. - Andrew Barker and Brock Schott emerged as Indiana's top two tight ends, with Schott offering the strongest receiving upside and freshman Trevor Gibbs moving quickly into the rotation. - Indiana returns Carter Smith, Drew Evans and Adedamola Ajani on an experienced offensive line, but Bray Lynch is moving to center and Joe Brunner has almost no tackle experience as the new right tackle.

- Indiana must replace Hemby and Black, both NFL departures, and the 2026 backfield is expected to operate as a three-man rotation. - Lee Beebe led Indiana in yards per carry before tearing his ACL in Week 3 last season; he was expected to be fully cleared by fall camp. - Kobe Martin flashed when given touches last season, while Boston College transfer Turbo Richard adds another proven option to the competition.

- QB: *Against a much weaker schedule in 2023 than Indiana faces now *And this year does profile as an elite QB year in the sport so you probably need top QB play to win it.

- Indiana's offensive and defensive lines were both described as stacked, making line play a core strength for a team priced at 10.5 wins. - The offensive line will face a more demanding schedule than Indiana encountered in its first two Big Ten seasons under the current staff. - With fewer portal additions, Indiana is relying more heavily on retention and internal development to sustain its line quality.

- Following Cignetti's comments Thursday, Indiana's preliminary starting offensive line entering fall camp could consist of All-American Carter Smith at left tackle, Evans and Ajani at guard, Lynch at center and Brunner at right tackle. - CHICAGO — Indiana football's offensive line will look a bit different entering the 2026 season. - After losing Rose Bowl MVP and All-Big Ten center Pat Coogan and starting right tackle Kahlil Benson to graduation...

- Indiana football will have no shortage of star-power and top talent in the 2026 season. - After retaining all three coordinators, returning multiple All-Big Ten and All-America selections and an influx of transfer talent, IU's talent arsenal is expected to be well-stocked once again this fall. - On Monday, Cleveland.com released its annual Preseason Big Ten Poll as voted on by the media. - In addition to the Hoosiers garnering a...

- Offense: Ok great lists and the picks make sense.

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