Howard Bison to Face Indiana Hoosiers in College Football Matchup

The Howard Bison are set to play against the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. Indiana enters the game with a record of 1-0 after defeating North Texas 52-16, while Howard stands at 1-1 following a loss to Richmond.

In their season opener, Indiana's quarterback Josh Hoover had a strong performance, completing 13 of 16 passes for 231 yards and four touchdowns. The Hoosiers are significant favorites, with a spread of 56.5 points over Howard, who has struggled with a passing completion rate of 44.6%, ranking among the lowest in college football.

Howard's dual-threat quarterback, Scroggins, aims to keep the game competitive, having thrown for 424 yards and four touchdowns in his first game. The Bison's wide receiver Osborne has also shown promise, contributing 101 yards and a touchdown. The matchup presents a challenge for Howard as they face a top-five ranked opponent.