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3 things we learned from Michigan football loss to Indiana

Michigan football dropped a winnable game against Indiana on Sunday and here are three things we learned about the Wolverines.

By Chris Peterson

Nov 9, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (5) runs with the ball while Michigan Wolverines defensive back Zeke Berry (10) defends in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (5) runs with the ball while Michigan Wolverines defensive back Zeke Berry (10) defends in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Smash isn't working out

The offensive line has been atrocious. That's a huge part of the problem. Those guys can't move anyone and Indiana's defensive line dominated.

Davis Warren was pressured on 64 percent of his passes. The running game generated just 69 yards on 34 carries. Sacks are figured into that but still, the Wolverines didn't have a single run in the entire game that went for over 8 yards.

That's just hard to fathom. You can put the blame on Davis Warren for the 5-5 record but the offensive line is more at fault. Michigan's identity was supposed to be "smash." It was supposed to be able to run the ball but the Wolverines have run for over 200 yards just once in Big Ten play.

If Michigan had any semblance of a consistent running game, the red-zone issues wouldn't be as bad and this team might seriously be 8-2. Oregon and Texas would have been difficult games to win, but Michigan football could and should have beaten Washington, Illnois, and Indiana.

But, the offensive line play fell off a cliff which is one thing nobody saw coming.

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