College Football is underway, and two of Indiana’s 12 regular-season opponents played in Week 0 this past weekend: USC and Howard. As the season goes on, we will take a look at how IU’s opponents fare each week.
Overall Indiana Opponent Record Remaining Schedule: 2-0 (1.000)
North Texas Mean Green (0-0)
The Mean Green open the season against the Hoosiers on Sept. 5th.
Up Next: at Indiana Sept. 5
Howard Bison (1-0): Last Week Loss 34-10 vs. Alabama A&M
The Howard Bison opened the season with a 31-24 win over Alabama A&M in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta. Bison quarterback Ja’shawn Scroggins threw for 315 yards despite being banged up for a drive.
Up Next: vs. Richmond Sept. 5
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (0-0):
The Hilltoppers open the season at Nevada on September 5th. They then play Georgia in week two before coming to Indiana.
Up Next: at Nevada Sept. 5
Northwestern Wildcats (0-0):
Northwestern opens the 2026 season at their lakeside stadium against South Dakota State, who is ranked 3rd in the FCS.
Up Next: vs South Dakota State Sept. 5
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0):
The Scarlet Knights open up on Thursday night against UMass.
Up Next: vs. UMass Sept. 3
Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-0):
The Cornhuskers will open the year at home against Ohio University.
Up Next: vs. Ohio Sept. 5
Ohio State Buckeyes (0-0):
Ohio State gets a tune-up game in week one against Ball State before heading to Texas in week two.
Up Next: vs. Ball State Sept. 5
Michigan Wolverines (0-0):
The Wolverines get in-state foe Western Michigan to kick off the Kyle Whittingham Era.
Up Next: vs. Western Michigan Sept. 5
Minnesota Golden Gophers (0-0):
The Golden Gophers hold the nation’s longest bowl winning streak and will start the year against Eastern Illinois at home on Thursday.
Up Next: vs. Eastern Illinois Sept. 3
USC Trojans (1-0): Last Week Win 42-26 vs. San Jose State
The Trojans’ offense looked great in the 42-26 win and while the defense was solid early, they did give up 26 total points to the Spartans, 23 of them coming in the fourth quarter.
Up Next: vs. Fresno State Sept. 4
Washington Huskies (0-0):
The Huskies open the year with the Apple Cup against Washington State. It’s a rivalry game, so the favorite does not always win.
Up Next: vs. Washington State Sept. 6
Purdue Boilermakers (0-0):
Purdue opens the year against FCS foe Indiana State. They enter the year riding a 10-game losing streak, but that should end.
Up Next: vs. Indiana State Sept. 4
Indiana’s Previous Opponents (0-0)
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