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Indiana Defense Looking Elite Again Heading Into Week 1 Matchup
The Indiana defense will look to pick up where it left off a season ago when opening its season facing North Texas on Saturday. Last season, the Hoosiers' defense allowed just 266 yards and 11.7 points per game, which made the unit one of the best in the country. The offense stole a lot of the headlines, but Indiana's defense was equally as dominant during the team's title run. Defensive coordinator Bryant Haines followed Curt Cignetti from James Madison, and has turned the Indiana DEF into one of the most formidable units in all of college football. The defense returns several high-level players from last year's team, so another big season is expected. In a game that Indiana should handle, expect the defense to shine and post a strong fantasy score. North Texas boasted the top offense in 2025, averaging 512.4 yards and 45.1 points per game, but the test against the Hoosiers is much stiffer than any the team faced a year ago, so the high-flying offense should be held in check.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
