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Michigan 39, Indiana 14

IT’S A TRAP! I was expecting a relatively close battle (I predicted 28-17 Michigan), and the great and powerful Lee Corso predicted an Indiana victory. But it turns out Michigan had other ideas this year. After a slow start on defense, the Wolverines defense put the clamps on Indiana. Michigan was down 14-7 at one point and then scored 32 unanswered points the rest of the way. Indiana’s secondary was severely outmatched in this one, and Michigan took advantage to the tune of 366 passing yards and 5 touchdowns through the air.

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Basketball Highlights: Michigan 111, Houston Baptist 68

Preview: Michigan at Indiana

As you may have noticed, I have been posting a little more regularly this week. Life is still kind of crazy, but unfortunately, we’re out of the playoffs, so that opens up some time.

RUSH OFFENSE vs. INDIANA RUSH DEFENSE

Michigan is #67 in rushing offense (162 yards/game) and #78 in rushing average (4.08 yards/carry) after a pretty meager week slamming into Michigan State’s front. Leading rusher Zach Charbonnet (589 yards, 11 TD) seems to be on a pitch count, while Hassan Haskins (439 yards, 3 TD) and Tru Wilson (216 yards, 1 TD) have stepped up in recent weeks. Indiana is #46 in rush defense (140 yards allowed/game) on 3.86 yards per carry, which is tied for #45 nationally. Sophomore middle linebacker Micah McFadden (6’2″, 232 lbs.) leads the team in tackles with 46, followed closely by weakside linebacker Reakwon Jones (6’2″, 233) with 43 tackles. Sophomore defensive tackle Demarcus Elliott (6’3″, 328) is a burgeoning star on the inside with 36 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks.
Advantage: Michigan

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Former Michigan Athlete of the Week: Frank Clark

Thanks to je93 for the generous donation via Paypal! I appreciate the contribution despite the self-imposed trip to purgatory.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark is a pretty fun player to watch if you like pass rushers. On Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, he made 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 pass breakup, and 5 quarterback hurries, one of which resulted in an interception.

Frank Clark’s bend is dangerous ?? @TheRealFrankC_ pic.twitter.com/9qzYHDKNer

— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) November 19, 2019

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All-Time Leaders: Career Blocked Punts

With Khaleke Hudson’s punt block against Michigan State last Saturday, he moved into first place all-time on the career list.

1. 5 – Khaleke Hudson (2016-2019)
2. 4 – Marquise Walker (1998-2001)
3. 3 – Anthony Jordan (1998-2001)
4. 3 – Chris Wormley (2013-2016)
5. 3 – James Hall (1996-1999)
6. 3 – Terrance Taylor (2005-2008)
7. 2 – Shantee Orr (2000-2002)
8. 2 – Marlin Jackson (2001-2004)
9. 2 – John Thompson (2005-2008)
10. 2 – Brandon Graham (2006-2009)
11. 2 – Maurice Hurst, Jr. (2014-2017)
12. 2 – Michael Jocz (2016)

Twenty-five players have blocked one punt. Punt blocks have only been tracked since the late 1990s.