Indiana at Michigan - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Wolverines

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Saturday, October 24th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Michigan Stadium - Ann Arbor, MI  (Big Ten)

 
Hoosiers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Curt Cignetti (27 - 2)
Avg Score : 42 - 12 (38 - 14 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10.9 - 1.1 (#3)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 0) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 3)
MICH 2nd straight Home Game
IND is playing their 8th straight game
Our Line: Indiana -8  (SP+ IND -20)

Projected Score: IND: 29 - MICH: 21 (49)
IND Win prob: 74% | Cover: 48%
IND Travel: 258 miles
Wolverines (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Kyle Whittingham (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 28 - 20 (29 - 13 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.1 - 3.9 (#35)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 5) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 4)
 
Indiana's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Indiana vs North Texas-27.5
Sat 9/12Indiana vs Howard-53.5
Sat 9/19Indiana vs Western Kentucky-33.5
Sat 9/26Indiana vs Northwestern-29
Sat 10/3Indiana at Rutgers-25.5
Sat 10/10Indiana at Nebraska-21
Sat 10/17Indiana vs Ohio State-2.5
Sat 10/24Indiana at Michigan-8
Sat 10/31Indiana vs Minnesota-26
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/14Indiana vs USC-12
Sat 11/21Indiana at Washington-6
Sat 11/28Indiana vs Purdue-35.5

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 0, Avg 4, Bad 3, Poor 0
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 0, Avg 4, Bad 3, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Indiana's Schedule
Michigan's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Michigan vs Western Michigan-27
Sat 9/12Michigan vs Oklahoma+0.5
Sat 9/19Michigan vs UTEP-36.5
Sat 9/26Michigan vs Iowa-5
Sat 10/3Michigan at Minnesota-10.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Michigan vs Penn State-4
Sat 10/24Michigan vs Indiana+8
Sat 10/31Michigan at Rutgers-15
Sat 11/7Michigan vs Michigan State-22
Sat 11/14Michigan at Oregon+9.5
Sat 11/21Michigan vs UCLA-18.5
Sat 11/28Michigan at Ohio State+13

Total: Elite: 5, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 5, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Michigan's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
IND#8 (.32)51% (4)41.648% (20)3.23 (19)20956% (2)2285.13 (1)#8 (.03)35% (9)11.732% (4)39% (40)2.07 (1)25.20.51.8
MICH#54 (.19)44% (47)27.549% (13)3.29 (16)21140% (89)1873.64 (75)#52 (.12)42% (78)20.441% (58)44% (105)3.79 (80)39.11.31.4
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
IND0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
MICH0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
IND Offense1641.637.651.1%5.130.5234372092285.556%43%48%56%11%.32
MICH Defense1320.413.342.3%3.791.4 - - - - - 46%52%41%44%17%.12
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
IND Defense1611.714.435.1%2.071.8 - - - - - 43%55%32%39%23%.03
MICH Offense1327.529.244.4%3.641.3203982111875.554%44%49%40%12%.19

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Indiana1631:1222.558%50%3.425.20.51.882.8430.9
Michigan1329:4720.244%39%4.439.11.31.45.82.2031.1
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
IND Offense1656% (26)48% (20)37.82095.533 (40).19 (32)3.23 (19)69% (87)7% (10)0.88 (110)
MICH Defense1346% (23)41% (58) - - - - .07 (49)2.68 (28)59% (11)10% (52)0.88 (23)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
IND Defense1643% (3)32% (4) - - - - -.09 (3)2.21 (3)58% (6)16% (2)1 (90)
MICH Offense1354% (33)49% (13)38.2211.25.533 (23).23 (17)3.29 (16)77% (32)8% (27)0.98 (62)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
IND Offense1643% (109)56% (2)17.323.7227.59.613.246 (1)7 (7).52 (5)1.5 (92)25% (4)40% (5).59 (4)5% (23)2.1 (40)
MICH Defense1352% (116)44% (105) - - - - - - 13 (4).22 (57)1.3 (3)30% (98)33% (111).4 (114)7% (38)2 (69)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
IND Defense1655% (128)39% (40) - - - - - - 18 (12).2 (49)1.5 (59)36% (15)27% (30).27 (63)7% (15)2.1 (93)
MICH Offense1344% (103)40% (89)15.526.2186.87.11211 (106)10 (20).2 (96)1.5 (107)30% (51)30% (74).25 (91)4% (20)1.7 (132)

Indiana's Power Ratings
Indiana's Power Rating: 27.29  #7
Indiana's Offense Rating: 24.22  #9
Indiana's Defense Rating: 1.31  #8
2026 Talent Rating: 818.00  #55
Blue Chip Ratio: 14%  #29
Indiana's 2026 Expected Record: 10.9 - 1.1
Indiana's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 32.4  #1
Indiana's Offense SP+ Rating: 40.8  #2
Indiana's Defense SP+ Rating: 9.9  #2

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 916.78
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81

Power Ratings Matchup
Indiana: 27.29   Michigan: 21.71

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Indiana: 32.4   Michigan: 12.4




Michigan's Power Ratings
Michigan's Power Rating: 21.71  #11
Michigan's Offense Rating: 23.80  #12
Michigan's Defense Rating: 2.78  #12
2026 Talent Rating: 1000.00  #13
Blue Chip Ratio: 48  #11
Michigan's 2026 Expected Record: 8.1 - 3.9
Michigan's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 12.4  #25
Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 30.9  #48
Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.0  #15

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 916.78
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81


Indiana Scoring
Offense: 41.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 37.6
Defense: 11.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 14.4

Indiana's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Indiana 29
Michigan 21


Projected Total Points: 49
Michigan Scoring
Offense: 27.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.2
Defense: 20.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 13.3

Michigan's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202411/09Indiana20Michigan15Indiana -14.5Michigan47.5Under
202310/14Michigan52Indiana7Michigan -33.5Michigan45.5Over
202210/08Indiana10Michigan31Michigan -23.5Indiana57.5Under
202111/06Michigan29Indiana7Michigan -20.5Michigan51.0Under
202011/07Indiana38Michigan21Michigan -4.5Indiana54.5Over
201911/23Indiana14Michigan39Michigan -10Michigan52.5Over
201811/17Michigan31Indiana20Michigan -28Indiana53.5Under
201710/14Indiana20Michigan27Michigan -7NA44.0Over
201611/19Michigan20Indiana10Michigan -28Indiana50.5Under
201511/14Indiana41Michigan48Michigan -11Indiana56.0Over
201411/01Michigan34Indiana10Michigan -9.5Michigan0
201310/19Michigan63Indiana47Michigan -10.5Michigan0
201010/02Indiana35Michigan42
200909/26Michigan36Indiana33
200611/11Indiana3Michigan34
200511/12Michigan41Indiana14
200410/02Indiana14Michigan35
200309/27Michigan31Indiana17
200010/13Michigan58Indiana0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Michigan1765 Overs
Indiana255 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams12 - 77 - 44 - 33 - 1
Road Teams7 - 124 - 71 - 33 - 4

(#7) IND at (#11) MICH
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatINDMICH
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #7 #11
SP+SP+ #1 #25
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #55 #13
Blue ChipsBC% #29 #11
Indiana Notes
(2/14) Vibes: Highest. CFP champs & lookin for more
(2/11) Lost strength coach to Tennessee.
(1/28) Cignetti & Staff are best in CFB after title run
(1/28) QB Hoover great add, durability imp w/ depth ?
(1/28) RB Beebe back from inj, T Richard (BC) added
(1/28) WRs Becker back, Marsh/Preston big portal adds
(1/28) OL great LY, 3 starters back. OT Smith best in CFB?
(1/28) DTs top 2 back, DEs good/portals from K St & ND
(1/28) LB & DBs good but lost stars/leaders. Portals help
(1/28) Roster stabilizing, 17 portals (23 LY, 30 in '24)
Indiana Injury Report
Michigan Notes
(2/14) Vibes: Unclear, but new staff + QB exciting
(2/4) RB Marshall back, big expectations for 5* Fr Hiter
(2/4) New Staff, great HC/OC/DC. Huge upgrade
(1/28) WR has Marsh and ? Buchanan (TE) helps
(1/28) IOL lacks exp, OT's solid. RB2 will be a FR
(1/28) QB Underwood w/ new OC Beck, big leap?
(1/28) DL looks good, LB has ? but 3 portal adds help
(1/28) CB starters good, S looks ? Depth is inexp.
Michigan Injury Report
Indiana on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 44%, Run: 54%
CategoryCat
IND OffMICH Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #4 #78
ExplosiveExp #114 #10
PPAPPA #8 #52
PowerPwr #9 #12
SP+SP+ #2 #15
Pts POPPO #1 #80
HavocHav #8 #46
Indiana Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 44%, Run: 54%
CategoryCat
IND OffMICH Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #20 #58
Run ExplRExp #110 #23
PPAExp #32 #49
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #19 #28
Stuff RateStuff #18 #85
TackleTak - NR
Indiana Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 44%, Run: 54%
CategoryCat
IND OffMICH Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #2 #105
Pass ExplPExl #92 #3
PPAExp #5 #57
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #10 #52
DB HavocDB #23 #38
Michigan on Offense
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 43%
CategoryCatMICH OffIND Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #47 #9
ExplosiveExp #119 #108
PPAPPA #54 #8
PowerPwr #12 #8
SP+SP+ #48 #2
Pts POPPO #75 #1
HavocHav #13 #2
Michigan Run Game
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 43%
CategoryCat
MICH OffIND Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #13 #4
Run ExplRExp #62 #90
PPAExp #17 #3
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #16 #3
Stuff RateStuff #9 #1
TackleTak - NR
Michigan Pass Game
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 43%
CategoryCatMICH OffIND Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #89 #40
Pass ExplPExl #107 #59
PPAExp #96 #49
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #27 #2
DB HavocDB #20 #15
Program Comparison
MICH 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top 25 Contenders
'26 Profile: Remains Top 25 Contenders

IND 5 Year Profile: Improving Top 25 Contenders
'26 Profile: Up to CFB Elites

Weather Forecast
Playing in Michigan Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Indiana beat Michigan in 2024 (20-15)
Michigan beat Indiana in 2023 (52-7)

  
IND's OC Mike Shanahan (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Josh Hoover (Tr)27241366%347229138.4
Joshua Burnham (Tr)11100%841084.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Turbo Richard (Tr)14574995.271
Khobie Martin7750666.636
Lee Beebe2720917.724
Sean Cuono21708.59
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Shazz Preston (Tr)43723416.869
Charlie Becker34679420.053
Nick Marsh (Tr)59662611.248
Turbo Richard (Tr)3021327.149

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IND's DC Bryant Haines (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Rolijah Hardy10315845
Isaiah Jones7815732
Jamari Sharpe495005
Amare Ferrell482006
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Rolijah Hardy10315845
Isaiah Jones7815732
Tyrique Tucker3812632
Mario Landino327524
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Amare Ferrell482006
Rolijah Hardy10315845
Jamari Sharpe495005

MICH's OC Jason Beck (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Bryce Underwood20233560%24281197.2
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Tr)448254%488126.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jordan Marshall150932106.265
Bryce Underwood8839264.537
Bryson Kuzdzal7632644.322
Tomas O'Meara118307.537
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Andrew Marsh45651414.569
JJ Buchanan (Tr)26427516.460
Zack Marshall16199112.437
Channing Goodwin12148012.339

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MICH's DC Jay Hill (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chris Bracy (Tr)717019
John Henry Daley45181201
Smith Snowden (Tr)372009
Jyaire Hill363105
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
John Henry Daley45181201
Dominic Nichols196210
Jyaire Hill363105
Jonah Lea'Ea (Tr)343111
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Zeke Berry3300010
Chris Bracy (Tr)717019
Smith Snowden (Tr)372009