Six straight wins to open the year. A pair of road victories at Rutgers and Nebraska. And the biggest tests of the season still ahead. The 2026 Indiana Football Schedule has delivered a perfect start and now turns toward a brutal stretch that includes Ohio State and Michigan in consecutive weeks, followed by USC and a rivalry finale with Purdue. Indiana Hoosiers football sits undefeated heading into mid-October and faces a defining run of Big Ten games. Here is the complete 2026 Indiana Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Indiana Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs North Texas Mean GreenMemorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN | 12:00 PM ETFOX | Win 52-16 | |
| Saturday | vs Howard BisonMemorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN | 12:00 PM ETBTN | Win 55-0 | |
| Saturday | vs WKU HilltoppersMemorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN | 4:00 PM ETPeacock | Win 38-0 | |
| Friday | vs Northwestern WildcatsMemorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN | 8:00 PM ETFOX | Win 29-23 | |
| Saturday | at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsSHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ | 8:00 PM ETBTN | Win 47-15 | |
| Saturday | at Nebraska CornhuskersMemorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE | 12:00 PM ETFOX | Win 20-17 | |
| Saturday | vs Ohio State BuckeyesMemorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Michigan WolverinesMichigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Minnesota Golden GophersMemorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs USC TrojansMemorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Washington HuskiesHusky Stadium, Seattle, WA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Purdue BoilermakersMemorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Old Oaken Bucket Game | |
| Saturday | vs Big Ten ChampionshipLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 8:00 PM ETFOX |
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Perfect Start Through Six Games
Indiana Hoosiers Football Schedule 2026 opened with six consecutive wins, including two on the road.
- North Texas at home (Sept 5)
- Howard at home (Sept 12)
- WKU at home (Sept 19)
- Northwestern at home (Sept 25)
- Rutgers on the road (Oct 3)
- Nebraska on the road (Oct 10)
Ohio State at Home and Michigan on the Road
The toughest two-week stretch of the season arrives next.
- Ohio State at home (Oct 17)
- Michigan on the road (Oct 24)
Homecoming and a Bye Week
October closes with a Homecoming opportunity before the second bye.
- Minnesota at home for Homecoming (Oct 31)
- Bye week (Nov 7)
USC at Home and a West Coast Road Trip
November brings another high-profile home date and a long road game.
- USC at home (Nov 14)
- Washington on the road (Nov 21)
Rivalry Finale Against Purdue
The regular season ends with the Old Oaken Bucket Game at home.
- Purdue at home (Nov 28) — Old Oaken Bucket Game
Indiana Football Home Games 2026
Indiana has eight home games at Memorial Stadium in 2026:
- North Texas
- Howard
- WKU
- Northwestern
- Ohio State
- Minnesota (Homecoming)
- USC
- Purdue
The dates against Ohio State, USC and Purdue stand out as the highest-profile opportunities at home.
The 2026 Indiana Football Schedule features an undefeated start, a brutal mid-season gauntlet, and a rivalry closer. How the Hoosiers handle the home date with Ohio State, the road trip to Michigan, and the late tests against USC and Purdue will shape the entire season.
FAQ
When does Indiana play its first game on the 2026 schedule?
Indiana Football Schedule 2026 opened at home against North Texas on Saturday, September 5, at Memorial Stadium.
When is Indiana vs Ohio State 2026?
Indiana vs Ohio State 2026 is set for Saturday, October 17, at home at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.
How many home games does Indiana play in 2026?
Indiana has eight Indiana football home games in 2026 at Memorial Stadium: North Texas, Howard, WKU, Northwestern, Ohio State, Minnesota, USC and Purdue.
What is Indiana’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The consecutive games against Ohio State (home) and Michigan (road) on October 17 and 24 rank as the toughest stretch on the Indiana Big Ten schedule 2026.
