The 2026 Indiana Football schedule officially kicks off on Saturday, September 5, at home against North Texas. The Hoosiers will play eight home games at Memorial Stadium this season, highlighted by an October 17 rematch of the 2025 Big Ten Championship against Ohio State. The regular season concludes with the annual Old Oaken Bucket game against Purdue on November 28. All games will be broadcast across FOX, CBS, NBC, and the Big Ten Network.
Full 2026 Indiana Football Schedule
Here’s the full 2026 Indiana football schedule for you.
Dates and opponents are finalized; kickoff times and TV networks are typically announced 6-12 days prior to game day.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) | TV |
| Apr 23 | Spring Game | Bloomington, IN | 8:00 PM | BTN |
| Sep 5 | North Texas | Bloomington, IN | TBA | TBA |
| Sep 12 | Howard | Bloomington, IN | TBA | TBA |
| Sep 19 | Western Kentucky | Bloomington, IN | TBA | TBA |
| Sep 26 | Northwestern* | Bloomington, IN | TBA | TBA |
| Oct 3 | @ Rutgers* | Piscataway, NJ | TBA | TBA |
| Oct 10 | @ Nebraska* | Lincoln, NE | TBA | TBA |
| Oct 17 | Ohio State* | Bloomington, IN | TBA | TBA |
| Oct 24 | @ Michigan* | Ann Arbor, MI | TBA | TBA |
| Oct 31 | Minnesota* | Bloomington, IN | TBA | TBA |
| Nov 7 | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
| Nov 14 | USC* | Bloomington, IN | TBA | TBA |
| Nov 21 | @ Washington* | Seattle, WA | TBA | TBA |
| Nov 28 | Purdue* | Bloomington, IN | TBA | TBA |
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Key Matchups to Watch in 2026
- Oct. 17 vs. Ohio State: This is arguably the biggest home game in Indiana history. It’s a rematch of the 2025 Big Ten Championship and will likely have massive College Football Playoff implications.
- Oct. 24 at Michigan: The Hoosiers must avoid a “hangover” after the Ohio State game as they travel to the Big House for a critical road test.
- Nov. 14 vs. USC: For the first time in over 40 years, the Trojans visit Bloomington. This game represents the “New Big Ten” and is a must-win for IU’s postseason seeding.
- Nov. 28 vs. Purdue: The battle for the Old Oaken Bucket remains the most important game on the calendar for fans in the Hoosier State.
CFB Resources & Internal Links
- Full 2026 Big Ten Football Schedule & Standings
- 2026-27 College Football Playoff Dates & Locations
- 2026 NFL Future Schedules
Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 IU Football
Did Indiana win the National Championship last year? Yes! Indiana defeated Miami 27-21 in the 2026 CFP National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium to claim their first-ever football national title.
When is the 2026 IU Spring Game? The annual Cream & Crimson Spring Game is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET at Memorial Stadium.
How many home games does Indiana have in 2026? Indiana has an unusually high eight home games in 2026, including all three non-conference matchups and five Big Ten contests.
Where can I watch Indiana Football games? Under the Big Ten’s media rights deal, games will be broadcast on FOX (Big Noon Kickoff), CBS, and NBC (Big Ten Saturday Night), with additional games on the Big Ten Network (BTN).
