That’s because Indiana is rolling, ranked No. 8 in the College Football Playoff rankings, and the Hoosiers have been clowning every team in its path not too dissimilar from how Michigan has the past three seasons. Thus, the 5-4, unranked Wolverines have an uphill climb in this tough battle.

As for the game itself, Michigan enters the matchup against Indiana in unfamiliar territory as a two touchdown underdog. While the Wolverines (5-4) have struggled mightily in 2024, the No. 8 Hoosiers are trying to make their case for being the top team in the nation at 9-0.

All the talk all week was about Michigan State football not suffering a letdown after an emotional rivalry loss. Saturday was not that. This was a thorough beatdown by an Indiana team that left the Spartans battered,