Michigan (4-3, 1-3) fell 13-6 in OT to No. 4 Indiana, ending its CFP hopes, yet coach Kyle Whittingham says motivation isn’t a concern. He praised freshman QB Tommy Carr’s poise despite two turnovers and no touchdowns, and confirmed Carr will remain starter against Rutgers. Whittingham also highlighted the defense’s consistency, especially the linebackers led by senior Troy Bowles, who ranks ninth in Big Ten tackles with 55. Defensive coordinator Jay Hill’s 4‑2‑5/3‑3‑5 schemes and the depth of young players keep Michigan competitive. The staff believes the team’s pride and effort will carry them through the remaining games.
Inside NU’s Week 8 Big Ten Power Rankings break down the conference after a week of upsets, with five Big Ten teams in the AP poll and seven in the coaches poll. Ohio State (6‑1) stays at No. 1 despite QB Julian Sayin’s season‑ending injury, handing true freshman Luke Fahey the start against USC. Indiana (7‑1) remains No. 2 after a gritty 13‑6 overtime win over Michigan, though QB Josh Hoover’s struggles raise concerns ahead of Minnesota. UCLA (7‑0) holds steady at No. 3, leaning on a dominant run game after senior QB Nico Iamaleava’s loss. Northwestern jumps to No. 4 after a 42‑14 win over Rutgers, fueled by Aidan Chiles’ five touchdowns and Caleb Komolafe’s 150‑yard rushing performance. The rankings set the stage for a pivotal Week 9 as teams eye CFP spots.
The Big Ten Power Rankings for Week 8 drop a blazing tier list after a night of upsets. Ohio State and Indiana lock up Tier 1 playoff spots, with Indiana edging Michigan 13‑6 in overtime. UCLA (28‑10 over Michigan State) and Northwestern (42‑14 over Rutgers) sit in Tier 2 as hopefuls. Wisconsin (24‑7 over USC) tops Tier 3, while Minnesota, Iowa and USC round out the middle. Low‑tier bowl contenders include Illinois (21‑10 over Oregon) and Michigan (13‑6 OT loss to Indiana). The author notes the rankings are subjective and the conference’s chaos makes them feel like improv comedy.
After a dramatic 13-6 overtime upset of Michigan at the Big House, Indiana football improves to 7-1. The Hoosiers also rack up wins over North Texas (52-16), Howard (55-0), Western Kentucky (38-0), Northwestern (29-23), Rutgers (47-15) and Nebraska (20-17), with their only loss a 19-15 defeat to Ohio State. ESPN’s Football Power Index now updates its game‑by‑game forecasts for IU, reflecting the surge in performance.
Indiana football climbs to No. 4 in the latest AP Top‑25, jumping from No. 6 and overtaking Notre Dame after a 13‑6 win over Michigan. The Hoosiers’ only loss was a narrow defeat to No. 2 Ohio State, while they hold a ranked victory over No. 20 Northwestern. Upcoming games vs. Minnesota and USC could solidify their top‑5 spot. The article also notes related coverage on Indiana’s basketball NIL spending and fan sentiment about the program’s national contender status.
After a thrilling victory over Michigan at Huntington Bank Stadium, the Gophers have turned heads by beating traditional powerhouses Washington, Michigan and Iowa, clinching the Little Brown Jug and the Floyd of Rosedale. Coach PJ Fleck has defied odds, turning a team that didn’t win on the road last year into a Big Ten contender with a schedule now deemed the toughest in FBS. Upcoming challenges include Indiana, a rising UCLA, Penn State, Northwestern and a ranked Wisconsin, each game feeling both winnable and precarious. With the final five weeks looming, the Gophers remain in the hunt for Paul Bunyan’s Axe and a memorable season.
The Michigan offense has been dreadful this year. Only Stanford, Michigan State, and Colorado are Power Four teams that are scoring fewer points per game. Meanwhile, Michigan is second-to-last in yards and last in passing yards per game among Power Four teams. With other teams, such as Oregon, firing a coordinator due to performance, there […]
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Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham isn't changing his play caller.
Kyle Whittingham says it's to be determined whether Tommy Carr will start against Rutgers, leaving Bryce Underwood's status in question.
Michigan drops two spots in ESPN's FPI rankings, slipping to 34th nationally with an Index score of 11.1 after a 24‑October loss to No. 6 Indiana. Despite a strong defensive showing, the offense faltered, leaving the Wolverines facing a tough road ahead against No. 1 Ohio State, No. 11 Oregon and No. 31 UCLA. The FPI projects Michigan to finish with 6.5 wins and a mere 0.2% chance of reaching the College Football Playoff, underscoring the season’s uncertainty.
Penn State leaves a 3-4 overall, 0-4 Big Ten record after a bye week, with losses to Wisconsin, Northwestern, USC and Michigan. Analyst Matt Campbell calls for three key fixes in the final five games: consistent play, a stronger run attack on both offense and defense, and decisive quarterbacking from Rocco Becht—or a bold move to replace him. With bowl eligibility hanging on three more wins, the Lions must settle their inconsistencies and dominate the trenches to halt the skid.
The Wisconsin Badgers rallied to a 24-7 victory over the USC Trojans, boosting their record to 5-2 and debuting at No. 25 in the AP Top 25. Off the field, four-star linebacker Blake Betton, a Minnesota native with offers from Michigan and Michigan State, flipped his commitment from Penn State to Wisconsin, joining the Badgers’ 2027 linebacker corps alongside three-star recruits Nathan Jones and Keaton Wollan. Betton, ranked among the top four prospects in Minnesota by Rivals, ESPN and 247Sports, was present at the Rose Bowl win, confirming the long‑sought recruitment success for coach Luke Fickell.
Rutgers heads into its home showdown with Michigan on Oct. 31 as 14.5‑point underdogs, per FanDuel. Both teams come off losses—Rutgers 42‑14 at Northwestern and Michigan 13‑6 in OT to Indiana. Michigan’s offense ranks near the bottom (20.3 PPG, #108 FBS) while Rutgers’ defense is the worst, allowing 37.7 points and 6 yards per rush per game. Conversely, Michigan boasts a top‑10 defense (15.7 PPG allowed) and a disruptive pass rush led by John Henry Daley. Quarterback play is a question: Michigan starts Tommy Carr; Rutgers hopes injured Dylan Lonergan returns, otherwise backups face a stout defense. The game kicks off at 12:30 p.m. in SHI Stadium, broadcast on BTN.
Dave Portnoy watched Michigan lose 13-6 in overtime to No. 6 Indiana at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, then posted a video to X that put the result on offensive coordinator Jason Beck. The Barstool Sports founder also argued that benching quarterback Bryce Underwood had hung Beck’s problems on the wrong player. The loss dropped Michigan […]
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Indiana finally broke a 59‑year winless streak at Michigan, edging the Wolverines 13‑6 in overtime on Oct. 24, 2026. The Hoosiers capitalized on Michigan’s missteps, scoring after a fumble‑forced turnover and a late field goal, while a 3‑0 deficit turned into a win after a quick overtime touchdown by Josh Hoover to Brock Schott. Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham took full blame for a third‑quarter play‑action pass call that resulted in a sack and a missed field goal, a decision he called “really damaging.” The loss highlights Michigan’s offensive woes despite a stout defense that held Indiana to 212 yards.
INDIANA gets OT win at Michigan despite inert offense!
Who’s GONNA LOSE TODAY? LSU? YEAH! MICHIGAN? YEAH! MIAMI? YEAH! TEXAS? TEXAS? FUCK YEAH! IOWA? YEAH! ALABAMA? YEAH! BYU? WHY THE FUCK NOT! I love a bye week!
The Card Chronicle lists every college football matchup slated for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from noon to late night across major networks. Highlight games include No. 1 Miami vs. Pitt at 12 p.m. on ESPN, No. 2 BYU at UCF at 3 p.m. on FOX, No. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas at 7:30 p.m. on ABC, and the SEC showdown No. 11 Tennessee at South Carolina at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN. The full schedule covers over 40 games on ESPN, FOX, ABC, CBS, and streaming platforms.
A quarterback’s recruiting ranking can make him a star before he even steps onto a college football field. Add a reported multimillion-dollar deal to the picture, and the expectations get even bigger. But what happens when the results do not match the hype? Michigan is now facing that question after a major decision involving its […]
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Indiana’s Hoosiers head to Ann Arbor on Saturday for a showdown at Michigan’s Big House after a 19‑15 loss to Ohio State. The preview highlights three bold predictions: veteran WR Nick Marsh will spark a comeback against his home‑state opponent, the Hoosiers will revive a sputtering rushing attack that has averaged under 3 yards per carry this season, and defensive back Bryant Haines will pressure Michigan’s rookie quarterback Tommy Carr into costly mistakes. Success in these areas could keep Indiana’s season alive and prevent a second straight defeat.
Michigan drops starter Bryce Underwood for Tommy Carr ahead of Saturday’s clash with No. 6 Indiana (6‑1, 3‑1). The Wolverines (4‑2, 1‑2) hope the quarterback shuffle sparks a steadier run game, but they remain heavy underdogs against a Hoosier defense ranked No. 2 by SP+ and fourth nationally in sacks. Indiana, still reeling from an Ohio State loss, enters as the touchdown favorite and looks to claim a second win in the series since 1987. Key battles include Carr’s composure versus Indiana’s aggressive pass rush and Michigan secondary’s ability to contain Josh Hoover, who boasts an 18‑0 TD‑to‑INT ratio. The game tips off at noon ET on Oct. 24 at Michigan Stadium and streams on FOX.
Michigan football could be without six starters against No. 6 Indiana. Three starting offensive linemen are questionable, while Andrew Sprague is out.
Big Ten action spikes on Saturday, Oct. 22, as Indiana heads to Ann Arbor to face No. 6 Michigan (21‑18 win highlighted by Tommy Carr’s TD). The Hoosiers (6‑1, 3‑1) try to bounce back from their first loss in over two years, while Michigan’s defense aims to contain freshman QB Josh Hoover. Other key matchups include No. 25 Northwestern vs. Rutgers, Oregon at Illinois, No. 9 UCLA vs. Michigan State, and No. 15 Iowa at Minnesota, each with notable betting lines and playoff implications. The evening caps with No. 16 USC traveling to Wisconsin. Fans can gauge which games offer the best watch value based on team form and stakes.
The article examines the pressure on the Big Ten’s newest head coaches—Matt Campbell at Penn State and Kyle Whittingham at Michigan—after sluggish starts to the 2026 season. Michigan, ranked No. 16 in the preseason AP poll, dropped out after a loss to Western Michigan, while Penn State sits 3‑4 and winless in conference play. Both programs face tight schedules with potential saviors like Washington, Minnesota, UCLA and Ohio State, and the looming threat of mid‑season firings exemplified by Maryland’s Mike Locksley. The piece argues that with transfer‑portal talent and NIL money, the Nittany Lions and Wolverines must turn wins around quickly or risk another coaching search.
Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker discusses the Hoosiers' recent loss to Ohio State and looks ahead to the upcoming road game at Michigan's Big House. In the interview he talks about facing Michigan's defense, his growing role in Indiana’s offense, and a post‑game chat with Ohio State coach Ryan Day. The piece includes a full video of Becker’s press conference ahead of the October 21 matchup.