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Michigan Football: 3 takeaways from disappointing loss at Indiana

By James Costanz

Nov 7, 2020; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Joe Milton (5) is sacked by Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman James Head Jr. (6) during the second half of the game at Memorial Stadium. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Michigan Wolverines 38 to 21. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2020; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Joe Milton (5) is sacked by Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman James Head Jr. (6) during the second half of the game at Memorial Stadium. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Michigan Wolverines 38 to 21. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michigan football’s struggles continue as it drops a second straight game to Indiana by 17. Is Jim Harbaugh’s time in Ann Arbor coming to an end?

Through the years, Michigan has dominated head-to-head matchups against Indiana. Saturday was a change of direction, as the Hoosiers were able to grab their first win over Michigan since 1987.

Indiana put on a clinic in the first half, racing off to a 24-7 lead. Michael Penix Jr. was very good, making big throws when his number was called. The Hoosiers did a great job of controlling the ball, having three drives that went for 70-plus yards and a touchdown. They were very successful when attacking the Michigan cornerbacks who have struggled in back to back weeks.

The second half had a bit of potential for a Michigan comeback. Michigan played relatively well, but had two key defensive lapses that kept them on the field. The first being a pass interference on third down by Vincent Gray. This allowed Indiana to keep their drive going and eventually score a touchdown to go up 31-14.

Michigan kept battling and were down 31-21 after Joe Milton’s 3rd touchdown of the day. Milton was inefficient but did not stop attacking.

There was almost a huge turning point when Michael Phenix threw up a deep ball that seemed to be an easy interception. But, a miscommunication between Brad Hawkins and Daxton Hill caused the ball to stay incomplete hindering any chance of a momentum shift.

After Joe Milton’s first interception of the year on the following drive, Indiana was able to steer the ship straight and cruise to their third consecutive victory.

With both programs trending in opposite directions, what did we learn?

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