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Michigan football: 3 takeaways from an isolating win at Indiana

By Nick Popio

Oct 8, 2022; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh runs onto the field before the game against the against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2022; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh runs onto the field before the game against the against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /
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Syndication: The Herald-Times
Syndication: The Herald-Times /

1. Indiana’s vaunted offense gave Michigan’s defense fits in the first half

In the first couple of periods, Indiana’s offense was moving it down the field with relative ease. The Hoosiers had Michigan’s secondary off-balance. They committed several pass interference penalties and let Conner Bazelak find a groove. That drastically changed in the third and fourth quarters however because of Michigan’s adjustments.

Indiana only managed to hold the ball for 22 minutes, 15 less than the Wolverines. That played a huge role in the second as Indiana consistently went three and out. Indiana’s offense couldn’t crack the 50-yard barrier after halftime thanks to the defense. They had five punts in the second half and a turnover on downs on their last possession of the football.

Going forward though, opposing offensive coordinators have the blueprint on how to mess with Michigan’s defense if they decide to use the film Indiana showed. That will be a concern for Jesse Minter’s defenders when matching up with better talent, most especially down the line when they head to Columbus and go one-on-one with a similar, fast-paced offense.

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