Indiana Hoosiers vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 10/24/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Indiana Hoosiers vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (+7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 41

The Michigan Wolverines (4-2) are hosting the Indiana Hoosiers (6-1) at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Indiana is 7-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 41.

The Indiana Hoosiers come into this matchup with a record of 6-1 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Hoosiers played against the Ohio State Buckeyes and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 19-15. The Indiana Hoosiers rushed the ball a total of 29 times and totaled 73 yards, earning them an average of 2.5 yds per attempt. At the end of the game, they ran 69 plays which gave them 369 yards. Indiana relinquished 15 pass completions on 31 attempts for a total of 235 yds, and a completion percentage of 48.4%. On the ground, the Hoosiers gave up 78 yards on 37 attempts, which is an average of 2.1 yards per run allowed.

When it comes to scoring points, the Indiana Hoosiers are averaging 36.6 points per contest. As a team they're averaging 200.1 yards rushing ranking this team at 29th in D-1. The Hoosiers have racked up 3,145 yards in total this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Indiana has earned 20 touchdowns via the pass and 12 rushing touchdowns. Indiana has recorded 146 first downs, and they have been flagged for 24 infractions for 215 yds. They have surrendered the ball 3 times.

Concerning passing yards, the Hoosiers have allowed 1,366 yards which ranks them 71st in D-1. They have conceded 195.1 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 59.9%. For the season, they have allowed 270.6 yards per contest which has them sitting 10th in the nation. They have given up 5 touchdowns by air and 5 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 2.3 yards per rushing attempt and 75.4 yards on the ground per game on the year. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 528 rushing yards through 7 games. The Hoosiers are sitting in 4th in D-1 in terms of team defense, giving up 12.9 PPG.

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The Wolverines come into this game with a record of 4-2 this season. When they last played, the Wolverines got the win with a final of 21-18 when they played the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Wolverines finished the game with a total of 301 yds on 53 plays (5.7 yards per play). Michigan ran the football for 6.0 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 211 yds on 35 attempts. Michigan gave up 30 running attempts for 65 yds (2.2 yds per carry). The Wolverines passing defense gave up a completion rate of 63.6%, surrendering 267 yds on 28 out of 44 passing.

The Michigan Wolverines have an average of 313.3 yards/game, which is good for 125th in the nation. The Michigan offense has accrued 395 penalty yards on 46 violations, which has them sitting 46th in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They average 147.7 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 886 yards for the year. They have tossed 6 picks while surrendering 5 fumbles and they have tallied 100 1st downs. When discussing their scoring prowess, the Wolverines rank 105th in D-1 by scoring 22.7 PPG. During the season thus far, the Wolverines have compiled 994 passing yards along with holding an average of 165.7 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 125th in D-1.

Michigan has given up a total of 538 yards on the ground (89.7 yards per game) in addition to 2 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns via the pass and 166.8 yards/contest, which has them sitting 14th in D-1. This year, they have surrendered 97 pts. They have compiled 2 fumbles and 6 picks this season. The Wolverines defense has been on the field for 374 plays, which ranks them 22nd in the country. The Wolverines are giving up 16.2 PPG, which has them ranked 21st in D-1.

Who will win tonight's Hoosiers/Wolverines college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Wolverines +7.0

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