Indiana Teams Host Football, Soccer, Field Hockey
Indiana Teams Host Football, Soccer, Field Hockey
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Indiana State rallied from a 17-7 deficit to take a 21-20 lead against Southeast Missouri State in its opener before ultimately losing 23-21.
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Indiana’s season opener against North Texas is scheduled for noon ET on Sept. 5 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, where head coaches Curt Cignetti and Neal Brown will meet.
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Cal Poly enters its match with Indiana at 1-0-3, having drawn Denver, UC Davis and San Diego State while defeating San Jose State; Denver is 0-3-1 after losing to Stanford, UCLA and Cal Baptist.
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Indiana field hockey freshman Gabriela Gayayo Aranceta scored her first collegiate goal in her first career start during the Hoosiers’ opening weekend, while Indiana’s five debutants included Berta Sáenz de Santa Maria and Augustina Garmonal.
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Indiana has a 5-0 all-time record against New Hampshire; the teams last met in 2016, when the Hoosiers won 5-3 at home.
Purdue football opens its 2026 season against Indiana State seeking a dramatic turnaround under new head coach Barry Odom. The program went 2-21 overall and winless in Big Ten play over the past two seasons, making this opener a critical first step. Meanwhile, Indiana football begins against North Texas on September 5 at noon ET, with the game also drawing prospects from the 2027 through 2029 recruiting classes to Bloomington.
Purdue's Rebuilding Task Begins Against Winless Opponent
Indiana State opened its 2026 season with a close loss to Southeast Missouri State. Sports reporting shows the Sycamores rallied from a 17-7 deficit to take a 21-20 lead before ultimately falling 23-21. Purdue faces an opponent that showed resilience but couldn't close out its opener, giving the Boilermakers a chance to build momentum under Odom's new system.
Indiana Hosts North Texas With Eyes on Elite Recruiting
Indiana's season opener against North Texas is scheduled for noon ET on September 5 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The game will draw high school prospects from multiple recruiting classes—2027 through 2029—to campus. Head coach Curt Cignetti is using the opener as a platform to showcase the program and attract talent for future seasons.
No. 14 Hoosiers Men's Soccer Return Home to Face Struggling Teams
The No. 14 Indiana men's soccer team returns home after drawing Louisville 1-1. Cal Poly enters its match with Indiana at 1-0-3, having drawn Denver, UC Davis, and San Diego State while defeating San Jose State. Denver is 0-3-1 after losing to Stanford, UCLA, and Cal Baptist, making both visitors beatable for the ranked Hoosiers.
Field Hockey Hoosiers Host New Hampshire With Perfect Record
Indiana field hockey makes its 2026 home debut against New Hampshire, holding a 5-0 all-time record against the Wildcats. The teams last met in 2016, when Indiana won 5-3 at home. Indiana will follow that match by hosting Central Michigan after suffering overtime and regulation losses during opening weekend. Freshman Gabriela Gayayo Aranceta scored her first collegiate goal in her first career start, while five other debutants saw action.
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