“Extremely Underwhelming”: CFB World Reacts to Curt Cignetti’s Defense as North Texas Puts Up a Fight Against Hoosiers Despite Transfer Portal Exodus

The Indiana Hoosiers opened their season with a 52-16 win over the North Texas Mean Green. While the reigning national champions pulled away at the end, North Texas did put up a fight.
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