Indiana Edges Michigan 13-6 in Overtime Behind QB Hoover

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, October 25, 2026

Indiana defeated Michigan 13-6 in overtime at Michigan Stadium, securing their first win there since 1967 with a game-winning touchdown run by injured quarterback Josh Hoover. The victory improved Indiana’s conference record to 4-1, while Michigan struggled with turnovers and quarterback protection, ultimately missing a chance to extend the game in the final moments.

Indiana secured a 13-6 overtime victory over Michigan on Saturday, marking the Hoosiers’ first win at Michigan Stadium since 1967. The game was decided by a 4-yard touchdown run from Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover, who played through injuries and delivered when it mattered most.

Hoover, who has been dealing with physical setbacks, was nearly replaced by backup Grant Wilson but head coach Curt Cignetti ultimately chose to keep him in the lineup. “There were a lot of discussions about Grant Wilson and Josh Hoover in the second half because Grant had a good week of practice and is really capable,” Cignetti said. “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.” Hoover acknowledged the significance of the win, saying, “It’s cool to be a part of.”

The victory improved Indiana’s record to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in Big Ten play, while Michigan fell to 4-3 overall and 1-3 in conference games. Michigan started sophomore quarterback Tommy Carr in place of freshman Bryce Underwood. Carr struggled throughout the matchup, losing a fumble on a risky pitch in the first quarter and throwing an interception on a deflected pass in the second half.

“Both turnovers, completely on me,” Carr admitted after the game. The Wolverines also faced difficulties protecting the quarterback, as Carr was sacked multiple times in the second and third quarters. Those pressures contributed to missed field goals, including a failed 32-yard attempt following a drive that reached Indiana’s 1-yard line.

In the closing moments of regulation, Michigan advanced to Indiana’s 3-yard line with a chance to force a second overtime but was halted when Carr was sacked for the fourth time. The team settled for a 26-yard field goal as time expired, sending the game into overtime.

Hoover, who had struggled offensively for much of the game, completed a critical 21-yard pass to Brock Schott on the first play of overtime, setting up his decisive touchdown run. On Michigan’s final drive in overtime, they reached the Indiana 13-yard line with the opportunity to tie or win, but Carr’s pass fell incomplete just outside the end zone.

Carr is part of a well-known football family, being the grandson of College Football Hall of Famers Lloyd Carr and Tom Curtis and the brother of Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr.

This win prevented Indiana from suffering back-to-back losses for the first time in three years under coach Cignetti, coming a week after the Hoosiers nearly upset then-No. 4 Ohio State.

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