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Indiana Ends 57-Year Drought with Overtime Win at Michigan
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Game Summary (Core Event)
On October 24, 2026, No. 6 Indiana defeated Michigan 13–6 in overtime at Michigan Stadium. The Hoosiers’ only touchdown came on a four-yard quarterback keeper by senior Josh Hoover after a 21-yard pass to tight end Brock Schott on the first overtime play. Michigan freshman quarterback Tommy Carr threw an incomplete pass in the end zone to end the game. Indiana improved to 7-1 (4-1 Big Ten) and recorded its first victory in Ann Arbor since 1967; Michigan fell to 4-3 (1-3 Big Ten).
Background & Context
Indiana entered the game after a narrow loss to Ohio State, seeking to keep its CFP hopes alive. Michigan, the defending national champion, was looking to rebound from its own loss to Ohio State.
Key Statistics
- Final score: Indiana 13, Michigan 6 (OT).
- Quarterbacks: Hoover 8-of-18, 81 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; Carr 20-of-32, 167 yards, 1 INT, 1 fumble.
- Rushing: Indiana 131 yards (Turbo Richard 68, Lee Beebe Jr. 56); Michigan 57 yards.
- Passing: Indiana 212 yards; Michigan 224 yards.
- Turnovers: Indiana forced two early Michigan turnovers; Michigan intercepted Hoover once and recovered a fumble.
- Special teams: Indiana kicker Nico Radicic made 22- and 34-yard field goals; Michigan kicker Trey Butkowski hit a 26-yard field goal to force overtime.
- Sacks: Michigan recorded four sacks on Carr; Indiana recorded three sacks on Carr (including a 13-yard loss by Tobi Osunsanmi) and two each by Rolijah Hardy and Osunsanmi on Michigan.
Field Level Media noted Indiana’s defense limited Michigan to 212 total yards, while the Hoosiers amassed the same amount offensively.
Official Statements & Responses
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti said the staff considered replacing Hoover in the second half but trusted him, noting “it’s been Josh’s season” and that he “responded” in overtime.
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham called the loss “disappointing, to say the least,” took responsibility for a play-calling decision that led to a sack on third-and-goal, and said ultimate accountability rests with him and offensive coordinator Jason Beck.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It would be absurd to judge him off this one performance,” — Kyle Whittingham
- “I had to battle through some things this week to get out here,” — Josh Hoover
- “Everything falls on my shoulders. So whatever happens in the course of the game is on me,” — Kyle Whittingham
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Hoover’s injury status. Cignetti said Hoover “wasn’t 100 percent all week,” while the official roster listed him without an injury designation. Michigan’s staff offered no comment.
What’s Next
Indiana returns home to host Minnesota on October 31, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Michigan’s next road game is at Rutgers on the same date. Both teams will look to address offensive shortcomings as the regular season nears its final stretch.