Resilient Touchdown Pass
Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover delivers touchdown pass despite injury during impressive debut.
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Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover made a memorable debut on Saturday, Sept. 5, throwing two touchdown passes in his first start against North Texas — one while blood streamed down his face. The three-year TCU transfer started 6-for-6 passing for 98 yards, extending the Hoosiers' lead to 21-3 USA Today.
In the second quarter, a North Texas defender accidentally rotated Hoover's helmet backwards, opening a wound on his face. Despite the injury, Hoover stayed in the game and led a touchdown drive, proving his toughness in his first appearance as a Hoosier Wausau Daily Herald.
Hoover's Impressive Opening Performance
Hoover arrived at Indiana with serious credentials. The transfer threw for 9,629 career yards at TCU with 79 total touchdowns to just 33 interceptions. His first Hoosier touchdown went to Michigan State transfer Nick Marsh Herald-Times Online.
Completing his first six passes for 98 yards set a strong tone for the season. Hoover showed he could handle the Hoosiers' offense from day one, despite the chaos of a painful moment mid-drive Courier Press.
Blood Doesn't Stop Second-Quarter Drive
With Hoover's helmet turned backwards and blood running down his face, most players would have asked out. Instead, he stayed in the game and executed the offense flawlessly Yahoo Sports. The drive resulted in another touchdown pass that put Indiana firmly in control.
A Tough Start to the Hoover Era
Injuries in football are common, but playing through one on your debut is rare. Hoover's willingness to push through the pain showed his mental toughness and commitment to his new team The Daily Record. Indiana's new starter proved he belongs in Big Ten football from the opening kickoff Stevens Point Journal.
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