Preview & Prediction: No. 6 Indiana vs. North Texas
- 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.
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Projecting what the 2026 offensive depth chart could look like for Indiana football
- 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.
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