- Matchup: North Texas Mean Green vs. Indiana Hoosiers
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN
- Broadcast: FOX
- Odds/Point Spread: Hoosiers favored by 41.0 points
- Total Points Over/Under: 55.5
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This season opener at Memorial Stadium features the Indiana Hoosiers, who boast an impressive 16-0 record from the previous year, facing off against the North Texas Mean Green, who ended their last campaign with a 12-2 mark. Indiana enters this matchup as heavy favorites, with Vegas setting the spread at 41 points, while the over/under is pegged at 55.5.
The North Texas Mean Green concluded their last season on a high note, defeating the San Diego State Aztecs in a thrilling 49-47 shootout. In that game, the Mean Green struggled defensively, permitting 326 rushing yards on 46 attempts (averaging 7.1 yards per carry). They also allowed 206 yards through the air with a completion rate of 50%. Their offensive prowess was evident, running a total of 98 plays for 618 yards, averaging 7.5 yards per rush with 368 yards from 49 carries.
Defensively, North Texas allowed 2,327 passing yards, ranking 18th in Division 1, and conceded 166.2 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 56.3%. In total, they allowed an average of 381.9 yards per game, ranking 77th overall, while giving up 15 passing and 28 rushing touchdowns. The Mean Green’s defense, while solid, ranked 76th in Division 1, allowing 26.5 points per game.
The Indiana Hoosiers wrapped up their perfect season with a 16-0 record, winning their last game against the Miami Hurricanes by a score of 27-21. In that contest, Indiana managed 131 rushing yards on 45 carries (averaging 2.9 yards per rush), totaling 317 yards on 72 offensive plays (4.4 yards per play). Their pass defense held opponents to a completion percentage of 59.4%, allowing 232 yards on 19 out of 32 attempts while conceding 110 rushing yards on 21 carries (5.2 yards per carry).
The Hoosiers’ offense averaged an impressive 452.0 yards per game, landing them 17th in Division 1. With 442 yards lost to penalties across 61 infractions, they ranked 114th in college football for disciplinary issues. They averaged 212.9 rushing yards per game with a total of 3,406 rushing yards over the season. Indiana was also formidable in scoring, averaging 41.6 points per game, ranking them third nationally.
Defensively, Indiana allowed just 1,235 rushing yards (77.2 yards per game) and trailed only 8 rushing touchdowns last season. They limited opponents to 10 passing touchdowns and 188.8 yards per game through the air, positioning them at 25th in the nation. In total, they allowed 187 points throughout the season while recording 11 fumbles and 19 interceptions. Despite spending 901 plays on defense, which placed them 106th in Division 1, the Hoosiers excelled in keeping their opponents to just 11.7 points per game, making them the second-best defense in the division.
Which team will come out on top in this Mean Green vs. Hoosiers matchup?
Prediction: Take the Mean Green +41.0
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