Vaibhav Pathade, Sports Editor
Blake Corum facing the Hoosiers' defense. Photo//Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
Michigan has historically dominated Indiana in football, and despite the odds, the Wolverines are ready to prove everyone wrong this week. Sherrone Moore's team is a double-digit underdog for their upcoming game against No. 8 Indiana—an unusual occurrence in their storied rivalry, but one that Michigan fans should not be too worried about.
For the first time since 1968, Michigan is not the favorite against Indiana. Indiana is favored by 13.5 to 14 points, suggesting the Hoosiers are poised to continue their run and possibly achieve a 10-0 record. However, Michigan has often thrived in the face of adversity.
Under first-year head coach Curt Cignetti, Indiana averages 46.6 points and 476.2 yards per game. They are tied at the top of the Big Ten standings with No. 1 Oregon. Despite their performance, they will face a Michigan team fueled by success and eager to bounce back.
Michigan, with a 5-4 record (3-3 in the Big Ten), is ready to turn things around. Having lost three of their last four games, including a 38-17 defeat to Oregon, Michigan aims to address their offensive woes and rise to the challenge.
Michigan has won 42 of the last 44 meetings against Indiana. This weekend is an opportunity for the Wolverines to reaffirm their superiority and surprise the skeptics.
Michigan will face Indiana this Saturday, November 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET as part of CBS's debut season with the Big Ten. The season will culminate in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 7, with other notable games including the Army-Navy Game on December 14.
As Michigan meets Indiana in a crucial Big Ten showdown, the Wolverines are poised to defy the odds. While Indiana is favored, Michigan’s historical success and tenacity provide a strong foundation for an upset. The Wolverines are ready to showcase their resilience and determination, making this a must-watch game.
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