Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Hoover Throws Four Touchdowns as Indiana Rout North Texas
Indiana began defending its national championship with a 52-16 win over North Texas.
Josh Hoover was the team’s new quarterback after Fernando Mendoza left.
Hoover threw four touchdown passes and did not turn the ball over.
Turbo Richard added two touchdowns on the ground.
Indiana also scored through passes to Charlie Becker, Nick Marsh, and Davion Chandler.
The win gave Indiana 17 victories in a row.
North Texas had the ball for a long time but still could not keep up.
Both teams will play at home next Saturday.
Josh Hoover threw for 231 yards and four touchdowns in his Indiana debut.
Indiana defeated North Texas 52-16 after celebrating last season’s national championship.
Turbo Richard rushed for two touchdowns, while Charlie Becker caught two scoring passes.
The victory extended Indiana’s winning streak to 17 games and home winning streak to 16.
North Texas quarterback Tayven Jackson passed for 192 yards and ran for 22 yards in his return to Indiana.
- Who
- The No. 6 Indiana Hoosiers and North Texas Mean Green, led by quarterbacks Josh Hoover and Tayven Jackson.
- What
- Indiana opened its title defense with a 52-16 victory over North Texas.
- When
- Saturday, during the season opener.
- Where
- Bloomington, Indiana.
- Why
- Indiana was beginning its defense of last season’s national championship.
- Final score
- Indiana 52, North Texas 16
- Josh Hoover
- 13-of-16 passing for 231 yards, four touchdowns, and no turnovers
- Indiana streaks
- 17 consecutive wins and 16 consecutive home wins
- Turbo Richard
- 15 carries for 58 yards and two rushing touchdowns
- Charlie Becker
- Four catches for 64 yards and two touchdowns
- Tayven Jackson
- 22-of-28 passing for 192 yards, one interception, and 22 rushing yards
- Next games
- North Texas hosts UNLV; Indiana hosts Howard, both next Saturday