North Texas to Face Indiana in Season Opener on September 5, 2026

The North Texas Mean Green are set to play against the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.

Indiana, ranked No. 6, begins its national-title defense at home, bringing with it the most productive offense in the nation, having scored 87 touchdowns in 2025. North Texas, which ranked third nationally with 75 touchdowns, enters the game with a new coaching staff and a largely revamped roster.

New coach Neal Brown is tasked with rebuilding the team after many players transferred to Oklahoma State. Key player Ezeani, who previously recorded 12.5 tackles for loss and five sacks at UTEP, will be crucial for North Texas against Indiana's offense. Indiana's new starting quarterback, Hoover, arrives from TCU and has the highest passing yards among returning quarterbacks, aiming to maintain the momentum of last season's undefeated run.