No. 3 Michigan Can't Afford Another Loss to Indiana: Everything You Need to Know

For the first time all season, coach Jim Harbaugh’s squad enters a game coming off a loss after the Wolverines were stunned 14-13 by Iowa last week.

Despite the defeat, Michigan only dropped from No. 2 to No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings and still control their own destiny. The Wolverines cannot afford another loss, however, and Indiana, despite its middling 5-5 record, has been a formidable foe in Big Ten play.

Making matters even more difficult is the fact the Wolverines will have to proceed without quarterback Wilton Speight, who suffered a broken collarbone against the Hawkeyes. Backup quarterback John O’Korn is expected to take the reigns for the rest of the regular season and possibly beyond. Harbaugh hopes O’Korn will lead the Wolverines to more scoring drives than Speight did. Against Iowa, Speight only completed 11 of 26 passes for 103 yards and an interception. The Wolverines’ defense was typically solid, though, as they only allowed the Hawkeyes to gain 230 yards and held quarterback C.J. Beathard to only 66 yards passing.

Indiana fell last week to Penn State 45-31, but the Hoosiers were leading throughout before allowing 24 points in the fourth quarter, enabling the Nittany Lions to escape with the victory.

Kickoff time: 3:30 p.m. ET
TV and radio: ESPN, Local listings
Point spread: Michigan is favored by 25.5 points, according to scores and odds.
Tickets: Tickets are available at the Michigan football website.

Parking

There are a number of parking options around Michigan Stadium on football game days. Many lots are permit-only, but there are also numerous options for guests looking for day of game/cash sale parking. Visit Michigan's website for parking details.

Parking Lot Hours

Lots for football parking open between 6-8 a.m. on game day. Please refer to the Football Parking Inventory page for specifics. Vehicles should vacate all lots within two hours after the game or vehicles will be towed.

AATA Shuttle Service

The Ann Arbor Transit Authority (AATA) offers shuttle service between Michigan Stadium and Ann Arbor hotels and motels, U-M Parking Structures and lots, the Michigan Union, and downtown Ann Arbor. The Football Ride runs approximately every 20 minutes beginning two hours before game time and drops off passengers at Gate 2. Shuttles run for approximately 60 minutes after the game and pick up passengers at the assigned location outside Gate 2. During inclement weather, such as rain or heavy snow, the shuttle will run throughout the game. For more information on the Football Ride, call AATA at (734) 973-6500 or visit the AATA site.

Road and lane closures

For information on Ann Arbor road and lane closures, visitthe city of Ann Arbor traffic site.

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