Cignetti debated benching Hoover as Hoosiers eke out OT win at Michigan — SkimNews
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- Josh Hoover had a 4-yard touchdown run in overtime and made a 21-yard pass to set it up, leading No. 6 Indiana to a 13-6 win at Michigan despite playing injured.
- Curt Cignetti considered benching Hoover in the second half in favor of Grant Wilson due to Hoover's injuries, but decided to stick with him, citing his season-long role and resilience.
- Tommy Carr threw an interception and lost a fumble for Michigan, took four sacks, and failed to reach the end zone despite leading the Wolverines to the Indiana 3-yard line in regulation.
- Indiana won at Michigan Stadium for the first time since 1967, improving to 7-1 (4-1 Big Ten) and avoiding back-to-back losses after nearly beating Ohio State the prior week.
- Michigan fell to 4-3 (1-3 Big Ten) and has now had all but one of its games decided in the final minutes, with its offense struggling to finish drives against Indiana’s defense.
Why it matters: Indiana’s decision to keep Hoover on the field despite his injuries paid off with a historic road win, while Michigan’s continued offensive inefficiency—especially in the red zone—undermines its ability to close tight games, a pattern that now threatens its season trajectory.
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