Josh Hoover proved he's 'already Indiana tough' former vice president Mike Pence says

When Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover took a facemask penalty in the second quarter of Indiana's season opener against North Texas, he rose from the turf with a bloodied face and uniform.

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As you'd imagine, it was a viral moment across social media. It happened in real time as Hoover finished off the touchdown drive by hitting Charlie Becker, who made a great leaping grab at the back of the end zone and withstood a hit, for a touchdown.

Here's how social media reacted, with more photos at the end:

Josh Hoover just threw a touchdown with blood actively pouring out of his face. pic.twitter.com/NRlCnxqZvY

— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) September 5, 2026

Showing toughness and aura, JOSH HOOVER is!!! IUFB pic.twitter.com/4EbaPmVXcT

— HoosierYoda (@HoosierYoda) September 5, 2026

Josh Hoover drew a crimson mask in his Indiana debut pic.twitter.com/VDkZSTXo0H

— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) September 5, 2026

Josh Hoover just cares more pic.twitter.com/9oR5qMRoNx

— Indiana Bison (@TheIndianaBison) September 5, 2026

Josh Hoover is taking the “replace Fernando Mendoza” thing a little too literally this afternoon pic.twitter.com/w1yu3jfR8n

— Ben Portnoy (@bportnoy15) September 5, 2026

This shot of Indiana QB Josh Hoover 😳

(via @CFBONFOX) pic.twitter.com/o37GCqxNLr

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 5, 2026

Flipped the helmet around on Josh Hoover 😳 pic.twitter.com/2Ea7Tyccje

— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) September 5, 2026

Josh Hoover. Football Guy. @IndianaFootballpic.twitter.com/5VkBQAOJmZ

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 5, 2026

Indiana QB Josh Hoover took a huge shot to the face on this sack 😳

He stayed in the game despite blood pouring from his nose. pic.twitter.com/MPt7cPP94J

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 5, 2026

Josh Hoover just threw a touchdown with blood actively pouring out of his face. pic.twitter.com/NRlCnxqZvY

— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) September 5, 2026

Welcome to Indiana Josh Hoover 😳 pic.twitter.com/yfQx9OcSDa

— Bleacher Report CFB (@BR_CFB) September 5, 2026

Josh Hoover is playin' through it pic.twitter.com/zvV80sqWxb

— Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB) September 5, 2026

Indiana Hoosiers QB Josh Hoover is bleeding all over his nose, facemask & chinstrap, yet he’s not taking a play off.

Football rocks 😤 pic.twitter.com/n5eLIerVbM

— Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) September 5, 2026

Josh Hoover finds Nick Marsh for 15-yard TD with blood dripping down his face! Already Indiana Tough! Let’s Go Hoosiers! @IndianaFootball 🏈 pic.twitter.com/JwFQ4xXyu7

— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) September 5, 2026

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