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Indiana beats Michigan in overtime as questions grow over Hoover
Indiana beat Michigan 13-6 in overtime in Ann Arbor, earning its first win at Michigan Stadium since 1967.
Quarterback Josh Hoover completed 8 of 18 passes for 81 yards and threw his first interception of the season.
Coach Curt Cignetti considered replacing Hoover with backup Grant Wilson, but kept his starter in the game.
Hoover was not at full strength after an injury the previous week, and Indiana attempted only two passes in the second half and overtime combined.
Hoover set up the winning score with a 21-yard pass to Brock Schott, then ran four yards for the touchdown.
Indiana's defense stopped Michigan on fourth down in overtime to secure the win, helping the defending champions avoid consecutive losses.
The 7-1 Hoosiers need a stronger offense as they pursue a place in the College Football Playoff.
Indiana hosts Minnesota next week, and Cignetti expects Hoover to improve physically.
Indiana beat Michigan 13-6 in overtime in Ann Arbor.
The win was Indiana’s first at Michigan since 1967.
Quarterback Josh Hoover completed 8 of 18 passes for 81 yards and threw his first interception of the season.
Hoover scored the game-winning touchdown on a 4-yard run in overtime.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said the staff discussed replacing Hoover with backup Grant Wilson at halftime.
- Who
- Indiana and Michigan, with Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover scoring the winning touchdown.
- What
- Indiana won 13-6 in overtime.
- When
- Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
- Where
- Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
- Why
- Hoover’s overtime touchdown and Indiana’s defensive stop secured the win.
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Indiana led 6-0 as Cignetti and his staff discussed whether to turn to backup quarterback Grant Wilson.
Michigan’s Zeke Berry intercepted a Hoover pass and Michigan converted the takeaway into a field goal.
Hoover connected with Brock Schott for 21 yards, then ran for a 4-yard touchdown.
Indiana’s defense stopped Michigan at its own 13-yard line to seal the win.
- Final score
- Indiana 13, Michigan 6
- Hoover passing
- 8 completions on 18 attempts for 81 yards
- Game-winning score
- Hoover’s 4-yard overtime run
- Indiana record
- 7-1
- Last Indiana win at Michigan
- 1967
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What people are saying
I wasn’t loving what I was seeing either.
At the end of the day, it's been Josh's season, and even though he's not 100%, we've got to finish it out with him, and he responded.
Offense struggled to say the least.
I had to battle through some things this week to get out here.