Overview
- Indiana will host Howard at Memorial Stadium at noon ET on Saturday, Sept. 12, on the Big Ten Network, entering the game ranked No. 5 and 1-0 after a 52-16 season-opening win over North Texas.
- Quarterback Josh Hoover completed 13 of 16 passes for 231 yards and four touchdowns in his Indiana debut, a performance that has raised expectations for the Hoosiers’ passing attack.
- Coach Curt Cignetti announced Adedamola Ajani will start at tackle and Joe Brunner at guard, and staffers plan to rotate starters to give younger players and backups game reps.
- Oddsmakers list Indiana as roughly a 56.5-point favorite with game totals in the mid-60s, underscoring the mismatch and increasing the likelihood of early substitutions once Indiana builds a lead.
- Forecasts show a 40–50% chance of rain at kickoff, which could produce wet field conditions that affect play-calling, special teams and how long starters remain on the field.