Michigan football faces off against a rolling Indiana squad this afternoon in what will be the 73rd meeting between the two programs. Join us for today’s Game Thread!
Following last week’s defeat against the nation’s top-ranked Oregon Ducks , the Michigan Wolverines are set to face another major challenge on Saturday as they take on the undefeated No. 8 Indiana Hoosiers (9-0).
Indiana has been on a remarkable run this season under first-year head coach Curt Cignetti, who has instilled a winning mentality in his program. The Hoosiers have shown they’re up for any challenge, securing convincing wins over Nebraska, Washington and Michigan State in recent weeks.
In contrast, Michigan is navigating a rough patch, having dropped three of its last four games. The Wolverines hold a commanding 62-10 advantage in the all-time series with Indiana, but enter the matchup as 14.5-point underdogs.
Game Info
Teams: Michigan Wolverines at No. 8 Indiana Hoosiers
Date: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024
Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Television: CBS
Stream: Paramount+
Radio: 97.1 (FM)
Spread: Michigan +14; O/U: 48.5
Today’s question: Can Michigan find an answer to its defensive back woes?
With Will Johnson missing yet another game due to an apparent turf toe, the Wolverines will need to find another way to combat Indiana’s passing attack. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke leads one of the most efficient offenses in the country, so it will be up to guys like Aamir Hall, Quinten Johnson and Zeke Berry — and hopefully Jyaire Hill if he’s healthy enough to play — to limit Indiana’s production through the air and provide Michigan’s offense the chance to control time of possession and grind the Hoosier defense down.