5 things to watch for Michigan football vs. Indiana
![Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) celebrates a touchdown against UNLV scored by running back Blake Corum (2) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) celebrates a touchdown against UNLV scored by running back Blake Corum (2) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/df120a852fe1bfb8a1129d28464d248fb22a4f2105d41a3a599611eef4d14738.jpg)
4. Who’s going to play quarterback?
Indiana has been starting Tayven Jackson who hasn’t been dynamic. He’s got two touchdowns and three interceptions. He’s completed 61 percent of the passes.
Brendan Sorsby has also completed 55 percent of his passes and has 43 attempts too. He does have two touchdowns compared to zero interceptions.
However, Allen seemed to indicate that Jackson would start this week. The backup quarterback can be popular when things aren’t working but it seems clear that the Hoosiers feel Jackson gives them the best chance to win.
Cam Cooper is a wide receiver that the Michigan defense has to pay attention to. Camper averages 19.2 yards per reception and is one of the dudes capable of scoring a long touchdown like Michigan has allowed in each of the past three weeks — giving up a 67-yarder to Rutgers, a 74-yarder to Nebraska, as well as a 35-yard touchdown against Minnesota last week.