The Indiana Hoosiers survived their closes game of the season in 2024, with a 20-15 win over the Michigan Wolverines last evening.
For the first time in Indiana Hoosiers history, the Hoosiers reached the 10 win mark. It’s just the eleventh time Indiana has defeated Michigan, and the second time in five years.
Indiana was up big on Michigan 17-3 at the half and could the Wolverines did not build enough momentum in the second half to pull ahead and get to bowl eligibility. Now, they head into a bye week before playing Northwestern on Nov. 23 with a 5-5 record.
With the offense struggling, Indiana’s defense had a solid afternoon, limiting Michigan to 206 yards of offense. The Hoosiers didn’t have a sack, but they posted four tackles for loss, eight pass breakups, and three QB hits. Michigan QB Davis Warren completed just 50 percent of his throws, and the Wolverines averaged just two yards per carry.
The Hoosiers are one of the biggest surprises in college football under first-year coach Curt Cignetti, starting 10-0 for the first time in program history. He largely built his team from the transfer portal, adding 31 players from other schools, including 21 with at least three years of college experience.
Touchdown Indiana! Hoosiers take the lead 🙌
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 9, 2024
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For Indiana things are heating up for Curt Cignetti and the football program, they move to 10-0 before they head into a bye week. November 23rd mark your calendars, the Hoosiers go on the road to take on No. 2 ranked Ohio State in the biggest football game in school history.
FINAL: No. 8 Indiana defeats Michigan 20-15. IU is 10-0 for the first time in school history, and 7-0 in Big Ten play. Bye next week then at Ohio State. #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) November 10, 2024
Indiana Stat Leaders
- QB Kurtis Rourke: 17-of-28 for 206 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
- RB Ty Son Lawton: 12 carries, 55 yards
- WR Ke’Shawn Williams: 6 catches, 70 yards
- WR Omar Cooper: 3 catches, 53 yards, 1 TD