Hummer (Michigan +13.5) — This arguably the best team – or at least the most talented – Indiana has faced this season. Michigan’s defense is good enough to slow down Indiana’s No. 5 offense, in terms of yards per play. The question, as it has been all year, is how Michigan’s offense will hold up. The Wolverines haven’t cleared the 30-point barrier this season offensively, which means they’ll have to muck up the game to keep it close. I think they manage to get it done with a combination of elite defensive play and clock management. … Indiana 31, Michigan 20
Crawford (Michigan +13.5) — By the time this one kicks off, you can probably get Michigan at a better number considering Indiana’s cover trend this season. I’m taking the Wolverines here because I have a feeling they’re going to give the Hoosiers a scare. Surely, Curt Cignetti’s team can’t keep up the high-scoring week after week in the Big Ten, right? With Ohio State looming, I think it’s a good spot to take the visitor’s here. … Indiana 27, Michigan 20.
