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Michigan's struggles in the post-national championship era continued on Saturday with a 13-6 overtime loss to defending champion Indiana at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines failed to score a touchdown when it mattered most, dropping their third game of the season.
Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover plunged into the end zone from 4 yards out in overtime, and the Hoosiers' defense then halted Michigan's ensuing drive to clinch the win. The victory snapped Indiana's first two-game losing streak in three years under head coach Curt Cignetti and gave the program its first triumph at the Big House since 1967.
Freshman Tommy Carr started under center for Michigan in place of Bryce Underwood, but he struggled to replicate his heroics from the previous week when he came off the bench to lead the Wolverines past Penn State. Carr lost a fumble on a questionable pitch in the first quarter and threw an interception in the second half. He also took sacks in the second and third quarters that pushed Michigan out of field goal range, including one that led to a missed 32-yard attempt after the offense had reached the Indiana 1-yard line.
In the final minute of regulation, Michigan advanced to the Hoosiers' 3-yard line, but Carr was sacked for a fourth time, forcing a 26-yard field goal as time expired to send the game to overtime. Hoover also had his struggles before connecting with Brock Schott on a 21-yard pass on the first play of the extra period, setting up his game-winning touchdown run.
Carr finished with 167 passing yards, one interception, and one fumble. His brother, Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr, was in attendance for the game, as the Fighting Irish had a bye week.
Key Analysis
The loss underscores Michigan's ongoing difficulties since their 2023 national title, as the team has now suffered multiple setbacks in a season for the third consecutive year. Indiana's resilience, particularly on defense, proved decisive in a game where both offenses sputtered. The Hoosiers' ability to capitalize on Michigan's mistakes and secure a rare win in Ann Arbor highlights their continued growth under Cignetti, while the Wolverines' quarterback situation remains a concern with Carr's inconsistent play.
Indiana will return home next week to face Minnesota, while Michigan will look to bounce back against Rutgers.
Originally reported by foxnews.