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Michigan Football: 3 takeaways from blowout win over Indiana in Week 13

By Connor Muldowney

BLOOMINGTON, IN - NOVEMBER 23: Peyton Hendershot #86 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs the ball after a reception as Daxton Hill #30 of the Michigan Wolverines and Josh Metellus #14 of the Michigan Wolverines make the stop during the first half at Memorial Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, IN - NOVEMBER 23: Peyton Hendershot #86 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs the ball after a reception as Daxton Hill #30 of the Michigan Wolverines and Josh Metellus #14 of the Michigan Wolverines make the stop during the first half at Memorial Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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Michigan football had no problem with Indiana on Saturday afternoon, blowing the Hoosiers out in Bloomington. What’d we learn?

For the second straight week, Michigan saw itself down 7-0 early in the first quarter, but just like the game against Michigan State, the Wolverines bounced back to take a halftime lead and then just pull away in the second half.

The Wolverines turned a 7-0 deficit into a 39-7 run throughout the remainder of the game. Heck, Michigan was down 14-7 but then scored 32 straight points to beat the Hoosiers, 39-14.

Jim Harbaugh’s team is playing its best football of the season and the coach who was once on the lukewarm seat is now looking at a potential 10-win season if he can beat top rival Ohio State in Week 14 at home.

Let’s not look ahead just yet, though.

What’d we learn from the Wolverines’ blowout win over Indiana?

3. Michigan has three legit No. 1 receivers

Before the season started, there were three receivers on the Wolverines’ roster that would have been considered NFL draft pick locks. Through the first few weeks, they hadn’t quite lived up to the expectations, but that is quickly changing as Shea Patterson continues to play better.

After watching the Wolverines in their recent hot streak, it’s clear they have three legit No. 1-type receivers. What does that mean? Some teams have one go-to guy, Michigan has three.

Donovan Peoples-Jones looked great yet again, making some unbelievable catches against the Indiana secondary, finishing with five receptions for 73-yards and an impressive touchdown snag. Nico Collins looked unstoppable with six receptions for 165 yards and three touchdowns and the Indiana secondary was holding him constantly to avoid the big gain. And Tarik Black had a quiet game with three catches for 30 yards, but he also has No. 1 abilities.

Heck you could even say Ronnie Bell is a No. 1-type target and Mike Sainristil will get there soon enough, but both are young. This receiving group is elite.

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