Indiana defeats Michigan in overtime for historic win at Big House

The sixth-ranked Indiana University football team defeated the Michigan Wolverines 13-6 in overtime at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Fox News, the Washington Times, CBS News, WDRB, The Killeen Daily Herald, and the Toronto Star all reported that the win was Indiana's first victory at the Big House since 1967. [1][2][8][9][10][11]

Quarterback Josh Hoover scored the deciding touchdown on a 4-yard run during the overtime period, according to Fox News, the Washington Times, WDRB, The Killeen Daily Herald, and the Toronto Star. Fox News reported that the Indiana defense then stopped Michigan on its subsequent possession to seal the victory. [1][2][8][10][11]

The loss was the third of the season for Michigan, Fox News reported. Head coach Curt Cignetti led Indiana, described as the defending national champion by Fox News, to the victory, which also prevented the Hoosiers from suffering a second consecutive defeat following a 19-15 loss to Ohio State. [1][3][4]

Before the game, CBS Sports reported that Michigan entered the Week 8 Big Ten Conference matchup with a 4-2 overall record and a 1-2 conference record, while Indiana held a 6-1 overall record and a 3-1 record in league play. CBS Sports also noted that Michigan held a 62-11 lead in the all-time series between the two programs, though Indiana won their previous meeting 20-15 in 2024. [3][4]