Source: FOX Sports
Summary
Josh Hoover made his first start at quarterback for Indiana against North Texas, throwing for 231 yards and four touchdowns. He completed 81.2% of his passes and posted a 285.0 passer rating. Hoover played through a facial injury after a second-quarter sack. According to FOX Sports Research, this was the first time in the 21st century a quarterback threw for four or more touchdowns in their first start for Indiana. Hoover, a fifth-year senior, transferred to Indiana in January after playing for TCU from 2022 to 2025.
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This one felt recognizable early.
Hoover threw for four touchdowns in his first start.
He played through a bleeding face after a sack.
Indiana won 52-16, a familiar score for a team that’s always looking for a new quarterback.
Hoover’s debut was efficient, but the Hoosiers have been here before.
Author: Evan Null
