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IU 20, Michigan 15: Notes, quotes, and observations – defense deserved better

Chris Balasby:Chris Balas11/09/24

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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore has U-M at 5-5. (Eric Seals | USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore has U-M at 5-5. (Eric Seals | USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The fan finger-pointing began in the first half of a 20-15 Michigan loss at Indiana, one closer than most predicted but still another for the ‘L’ column. U-M got off to a solid start before falling behind 17-3, managing less than 100 yards in a half (again), 11 rushing yards (11!) at the break, and giving up huge chunks of yardage on defense to limp into halftime down two scores.