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Indiana Survives Michigan In Overtime
Indiana's defense secures overtime win over Michigan despite offensive struggles.
In brief
Indiana's defense secures overtime win over Michigan despite offensive struggles. Indiana's defense forced overtime victory over Michigan with a 13-6 win after offensive struggles. Originally reported by Indiana Hoosiers On SI.
Indiana enters Michigan game
Indiana football entered Saturday's clash against Michigan looking to bounce back from its first loss of the season against Ohio State.
Indiana's overtime victory
Indiana defeated Michigan 13-6 in overtime, improving to 7-1 on the season and avoiding its first two-game losing streak under Curt Cignetti.
Josh Hoover's performance
Hoover finished 8-of-18 passing for 81 yards and a touchdown and an interception, his first of the season.
Hoover's offensive struggles
For the second consecutive week, Indiana's offense struggled to find any sort of rhythm against a quality Big Ten opponent.
Indiana's defense is elite
Indiana's defense repeatedly answered the call despite facing Michigan quarterback Tommy Carr's leg extensions.
Red zone offense concerns
Indiana reached Michigan's red zone twice in regulation but failed to score a touchdown on either possession.
Overtime touchdown
On its first possession of overtime, Indiana dialed up a designed quarterback keeper for Hoover, who took it five yards into the end zone.
Indiana needs more creativity
Indiana needs more creativity and unpredictability in an area of the field where the Hoosiers have struggled to consistently capitalize on opportunities.
The takeaway
Indiana's defense forced overtime victory over Michigan with a 13-6 win after offensive struggles.
