Howard at Indiana - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Howard Bison at Indiana Hoosiers

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Saturday, September 12th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Memorial Stadium - Bloomington, IN

 
Bison (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 7 - 55 (7 - 55 on Road)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
HOW 2nd straight Road Game
IND 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Indiana -32.5  (SP+ IND -32)
IND Win prob: 97% | Cover: 46%
Hoosiers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Curt Cignetti (27 - 2)
Avg Score : 42 - 12 (49 - 8 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 10.9 - 1.1 (#3)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 0) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 3)
 
Howard's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Howard at Maryland+4.5————
Sat 9/12Howard at Indiana+32.5————
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/26Howard at Rutgers+4————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Howard's Schedule
Indiana's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Indiana vs North Texas-27.5————
Sat 9/12Indiana vs Howard-53.5————
Sat 9/19Indiana vs Western Kentucky-33.5————
Sat 9/26Indiana vs Northwestern-29————
Sat 10/3Indiana at Rutgers-25.5————
Sat 10/10Indiana at Nebraska-21————
Sat 10/17Indiana vs Ohio State-2.5————
Sat 10/24Indiana at Michigan-8————
Sat 10/31Indiana vs Minnesota-26————
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/14Indiana vs USC-12————
Sat 11/21Indiana at Washington-6————
Sat 11/28Indiana vs Purdue-35.5————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 0, Avg 4, Bad 3, Poor 0
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 0, Avg 4, Bad 3, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Indiana's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
HOW0%70%000%000%550%0%0000
IND#8 (.32)51% (4)41.648% (20)3.23 (19)20956% (2)2285.13 (1)#8 (.03)35% (9)11.732% (4)39% (40)2.07 (1)25.20.51.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
HOW0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
IND0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
HOW Offense1770%00000000%0%0%0%0%
IND Defense1611.78.435.1%2.071.8 - - - - - 43%55%32%39%23%.03
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
HOW Defense155550%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
IND Offense1641.649.151.1%5.130.5234372092285.556%43%48%56%11%.32

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Howard10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Indiana1631:1222.558%50%3.425.20.51.882.8430.9
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
HOW Offense10%0%000000%0%0
IND Defense1643% (3)32% (4) - - - - -.09 (3)2.21 (3)58% (6)16% (2)1 (90)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
HOW Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
IND Offense1656% (26)48% (20)37.82095.533 (40).19 (32)3.23 (19)69% (87)7% (10)0.88 (110)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
HOW Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
IND Defense1655% (128)39% (40) - - - - - - 18 (12).2 (49)1.5 (59)36% (15)27% (30).27 (63)7% (15)2.1 (93)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
HOW Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
IND Offense1643% (109)56% (2)17.323.7227.59.613.246 (1)7 (7).52 (5)1.5 (92)25% (4)40% (5).59 (4)5% (23)2.1 (40)

Howard's Power Ratings
Howard's Power Rating: NR
Howard's Offense Rating: NR
Howard's Defense Rating: NR
2026 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Howard's 2026 Expected Record: -
Howard's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Howard's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Howard's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average MEAC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81

Power Ratings Matchup
Howard:    Indiana: 32.345

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Howard:    Indiana: 32.4




Indiana's Power Ratings
Indiana's Power Rating: 32.345  #7
Indiana's Offense Rating: 24.22  #9
Indiana's Defense Rating: 1.31  #8
2026 Talent Rating: 818.00  #55
Blue Chip Ratio: 14  #29
Indiana's 2026 Expected Record: 10.9 - 1.1
Indiana's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 32.4  #1
Indiana's Offense SP+ Rating: 40.8  #2
Indiana's Defense SP+ Rating: 9.9  #2

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 916.78
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81


Howard Scoring
Offense: 7 PPG
Offense on Road: 7
Defense: 55 PPG
Defense on Road: 55

Howard's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Indiana 45
Howard 13

Projected Total Points: 58
Indiana Scoring
Offense: 41.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 49.1
Defense: 11.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 8.4

Indiana's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Indiana000 Overs
Howard000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#) HOW at (#7) IND
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatHOWIND
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #7
SP+SP+NR #1
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNR #55
Blue ChipsBC%NR #29
Indiana Notes
(2/14) Vibes: Highest. CFP champs & lookin for more
(2/11) Lost strength coach to Tennessee.
(1/28) Cignetti & Staff are best in CFB after title run
(1/28) QB Hoover great add, durability imp w/ depth ?
(1/28) RB Beebe back from inj, T Richard (BC) added
(1/28) WRs Becker back, Marsh/Preston big portal adds
(1/28) OL great LY, 3 starters back. OT Smith best in CFB?
(1/28) DTs top 2 back, DEs good/portals from K St & ND
(1/28) LB & DBs good but lost stars/leaders. Portals help
(1/28) Roster stabilizing, 17 portals (23 LY, 30 in '24)
Indiana Injury Report
Howard on Offense
CategoryCat
HOW OffIND Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNR #9
ExplosiveExpNR #108
PPAPPANR #8
PowerPwrNR #8
SP+SP+NR #2
Pts POPPONR #1
HavocHavNR #2
Howard Run Game
CategoryCat
HOW OffIND Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNR #4
Run ExplRExpNR #90
PPAExpNR #3
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #3
Stuff RateStuffNR #1
TackleTak - NR
Howard Pass Game
CategoryCat
HOW OffIND Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNR #40
Pass ExplPExlNR #59
PPAExpNR #49
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NR #2
DB HavocDBNR #15
Indiana on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 44%, Run: 54%
CategoryCatIND OffHOW Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #4NR
ExplosiveExp #114NR
PPAPPA #8NR
PowerPwr #9NR
SP+SP+ #2NR
Pts POPPO #1NR
HavocHav #8NR
Indiana Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 44%, Run: 54%
CategoryCat
IND OffHOW Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #20NR
Run ExplRExp #110NR
PPAExp #32NR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #19NR
Stuff RateStuff #18NR
TackleTak - NR
Indiana Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 44%, Run: 54%
CategoryCatIND OffHOW Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #2NR
Pass ExplPExl #92NR
PPAExp #5NR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #10NR
DB HavocDB #23NR
Program Comparison
IND 5 Year Profile: Improving Top 25 Contenders
'26 Profile: Up to CFB Elites

HOW 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Memorial Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
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HOW's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Semaj Pierre (Tr)63405.717
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Semaj Pierre (Tr)61202.06

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HOW's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD

IND's OC Mike Shanahan (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Josh Hoover (Tr)27241366%347229138.4
Joshua Burnham (Tr)11100%841084.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Turbo Richard (Tr)14574995.271
Khobie Martin7750666.636
Lee Beebe2720917.724
Sean Cuono21708.59
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Shazz Preston (Tr)43723416.869
Charlie Becker34679420.053
Nick Marsh (Tr)59662611.248
Turbo Richard (Tr)3021327.149

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IND's DC Bryant Haines (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Rolijah Hardy10315845
Isaiah Jones7815732
Jamari Sharpe495005
Amare Ferrell482006
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Rolijah Hardy10315845
Isaiah Jones7815732
Tyrique Tucker3812632
Mario Landino327524
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Amare Ferrell482006
Rolijah Hardy10315845
Jamari Sharpe495005