- Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers vs Michigan Wolverines
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Odds: Wolverines (+7.0)
- Total Points Over-Under: 41
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The Michigan Wolverines (4-2) will host the Indiana Hoosiers (6-1) at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Indiana is currently favored by 7 points, with the total set at 41 points.
Entering this game, the Indiana Hoosiers have a strong 6-1 record this season. Their recent matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes ended in a narrow defeat, with a final score of 19-15. In that game, the Hoosiers attempted 29 rushes, accumulating just 73 yards, averaging 2.5 yards per carry. Overall, Indiana executed 69 offensive plays for a total of 369 yards. Defensively, they allowed 15 completions on 31 attempts, yielding 235 passing yards, with a completion rate of 48.4%. On the ground, they permitted 78 rushing yards on 37 carries, averaging 2.1 yards per rush.
Offensively, the Indiana Hoosiers are scoring an impressive 36.6 points per game. They rank 29th in Division 1 with an average of 200.1 rushing yards per game, totaling 3,145 offensive yards for the season. The Hoosiers have recorded 20 touchdown passes and 12 rushing touchdowns, along with 146 total first downs. However, they have incurred 24 penalties for 215 yards and committed 3 turnovers this season.
On the defensive side, Indiana has allowed 1,366 passing yards, placing them 71st nationally, with an average of 195.1 passing yards conceded per game and a completion percentage allowance of 59.9%. Overall, they rank 10th in the nation by giving up 270.6 yards on average per game. They have surrendered 5 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns, allowing opponents to average 2.3 yards per carry and 75.4 rushing yards per game this season, accumulating 528 rushing yards over seven games. The Hoosiers currently hold the 4th best team defense in D-1, averaging just 12.9 points allowed per game.
The Michigan Wolverines enter this match with a record of 4-2 this season. In their last outing, they secured a 21-18 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions. During that contest, Michigan amassed 301 total yards on 53 plays, averaging 5.7 yards per play. The Wolverines rushed for 6.0 yards per carry, totaling 211 yards on 35 attempts. Defensively, they limited Penn State’s rushing attack to 65 yards on 30 attempts, averaging 2.2 yards per carry, while their pass defense recorded a completion rate allowance of 63.6%, giving up 267 yards on 28 completions from 44 attempts.
The Wolverines average 313.3 yards per game, ranking 125th nationally. This season, the Michigan offense has committed 46 penalties resulting in 395 yards, standing at 46th in that category. They average 147.7 rushing yards per game with a total of 886 rushing yards to date. However, they have thrown 6 interceptions and lost 5 fumbles, and accumulated 100 first downs. With scoring, Michigan ranks 105th in D-1, averaging 22.7 points per game. They have thrown for 994 passing yards at an average of 165.7 yards per game, placing them 125th in Division 1.
Defensively, Michigan has allowed 538 rushing yards this season (89.7 yards per game) along with 2 rushing touchdowns. They’ve conceded 7 passing touchdowns with an average of 166.8 passing yards against, which places them 14th nationally. Overall, the Wolverines have given up 97 points this season while recording 2 fumbles and 6 interceptions. Their defense has logged 374 plays this year, ranking 22nd in the nation. With an average of 16.2 points allowed per game, the Wolverines are positioned 21st in D-1.
Who will prevail in this exciting college football matchup between the Hoosiers and Wolverines?
Expert Prediction: Take the Wolverines +7.0
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