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3 takeaways from Michigan Football’s win over Indiana

By Jacob Bruetsch

BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 08: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with team members during the second half at Memorial Stadium on October 8, 2022 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 08: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with team members during the second half at Memorial Stadium on October 8, 2022 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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BLOOMINGTON, IN – OCTOBER 08: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Michigan Wolverines throws the ball during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on October 8, 2022 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, IN – OCTOBER 08: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Michigan Wolverines throws the ball during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on October 8, 2022 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

2. We Still Don’t Know How Good Michigan Is

Michigan has caught flack for their strength of schedule all season. Today’s game furthered that narrative, as Indiana will likely finish last in the B1G East this year. And while many expected the Wolverines to dominate Indiana, they simply did not. The end result of a 21-point victory put them right up against the 22.5-point spread, but it took them until the 58th minute of the game to get there.

Michigan football could still be an elite team. Many top teams this year have struggled with lackluster opponents, from USC to Clemson to Georgia on two occasions.

JJ McCarthy, who had his first game with over 300 yards today, could be the quarterback Michigan has been waiting for since Jim Harbaugh’s arrival. Blake Corum, who put up a casual 124 yards and a touchdown, could contend for a Doak Walker award and even the Heisman.

Michigan’s pass rush, which was constantly in the backfield and managed to get six sacks, could be at the same level they were at last year, despite the absence of Aidan Hutchison and David Ojabo. We just don’t know. It is incredibly likely, though, that many of these uncertainties are solved next week when Michigan faces its first real test against Penn State.

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