Michigan vs. Indiana: Tale of the Tape

For the second week in a row the Michigan Wolverines face a potent passing offense ... this time it's Indiana, with QB Kellen Lewis and WR James Hardy leading the way for the 5-5 (3-3 in the Big Ten) Hoosiers.

Michigan Offense vs. Indiana Defense

Michigan is 3rd in the big Ten in scoring offense, averaging 28.9 points per game. Indiana is 11th in scoring defense, giving up 33.2 ppg.

Michigan is 5th in the league in total offense, averaging 372.6 yards per game. Indiana is 11th in total defense, allowing 401.7 ypg.

Michigan is 1st in the Big Ten in rushing, averaging 193.2 yards per game. Mike Hart is 2nd in the Big Ten and 6th nationally in rushing, averaging 128.1 yards per game (4.9 yards per carry). Indiana is 9th in rushing defense, allowing 170.6 ypg.

Michigan is 9th in the Big Ten in pass offense, but 3rd in pass efficiency. Indiana is 9th in the league in pass defense, and last in pass efficiency defense.

Michigan is 6th in the league in 3rd down conversions, at 39.4% Indiana is 9th in 3rd down defense, allowing 40.9%.

Michigan is 3rd in the Big Ten in Red Zone efficiency at 91.7%. Indiana is 9th in Red Zone defense.

Michigan is once again first in the nation in time of possession at 34:05.

Indiana offense vs. Michigan Defense

Michigan is 3rd in the Big Ten in scoring defense, allowing 13.0 points per game. Indiana is 6th in the league in scoring offense, averaging 25.5 points per game.

Michigan is 4th in the nation and 1st in the Big Ten in total defense, allowing 241.5 yards per game. Indiana is 10th in the league in total offense, averaging 339.5 yards per game.

Michigan leads the nation in rush defense, giving up 30.3 yards per game. U-M is tied for 1st nationally in rushing TD's allowed with 3. Indiana is 11th in rushing offense, averaging 112.5 ypg.

Indiana is 3rd in the league in pass offense, averaging 227 yards per game. Indiana QB Kellen Lewis is 4th in the league in passing, averaging 202.7 yards per game (54.6% completion rate, 13 TD's and just ints). Hoosier WR James Hardy is 3rd in the league in receptions at 4.75 catches per game (14.1 ypc). Michigan is 6th in the Big Ten in pass defense, but 3rd in pass efficiency defense.

The Michigan defense is 1st in the Big Ten and 2nd in the nation in 3rd down efficiency, allowing 25.2%. Indiana is 10th in 3rd down conversions, 34.5%.

Indiana is 4th in the Big Ten in Red Zone offense, scoring 90% of the time. Michigan is 2nd in Red Zone defense, 70.6%.

Michigan leads the Big Ten, and is 6th in the nation, in sacks, averaging 3.5 per game. Lamarr Woodley is 1st in the league and 5th in the nation in sacks, averaging 1.1 per game. Woodley is also 1st in the league and 5th in the nation in fumbles caused, 0.4 per game. Woodley is also 3rd in the league and 10th in the nation in tackles for loss, averaging 1.5 per game.

Misc. Stats

After 10 games Michigan has the 4th hardest schedule in the country. It's opponents are winning 63% of their games.