Michigan loses 13-6 in overtime to Indiana
The Michigan Wolverines fell to the Indiana Hoosiers 13-6 in overtime, dropping to 4-3 overall and 1-3 in Big Ten play.
Michigan's defense kept the game close, but the Wolverines could not overcome offensive struggles against defending national champion Indiana. After falling behind 6-0 in the first half, Michigan narrowed the gap to 6-3 in the third quarter following a field goal by kicker Trey Butkowski and an interception return by cornerback Zeke Berry. The teams exchanged field goals late in the fourth quarter to force overtime at 6-6. Indiana scored a touchdown on its first overtime possession, and Michigan failed to answer, finishing the contest 13-6.
Quarterback Tommy Carr completed 20 of 32 passes for 167 yards and threw one interception, while Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover went 8 for 18 for 81 yards and added a rushing touchdown. Michigan's leading rusher was Jordan Marshall with 26 yards on 12 carries, and wide receiver JJ Buchanan led the Wolverines with 57 receiving yards. Indiana's top rusher was Turbo Richard, who gained 68 yards on 19 carries.
The loss leaves Michigan with a 4-3 overall record and a 1-3 mark in the Big Ten. The Wolverines' next game is a road matchup against Rutgers on October 31.