<p>Michigan's defense did everything necessary to beat Indiana. Its offense did almost nothing to reward that effort, turning a potential signature victory into a bitter 13-6 overtime loss at Michigan Stadium. In The Michigan Insider's postgame recap, Sam Webb and Josh Newkirk break down how Michigan wasted a brilliant defensive performance orchestrated by Jay Hill, whose aggressive play-calling and standout efforts from Zeke Berry, Jyaire Hill, and the rest of the unit repeatedly gave the Wolverines opportunities to seize control. The conversation turns to the offense's continued dysfunction, with sharp criticism of coordinator Jason Beck's play-calling, the persistent reliance on the Rhino package, costly red-zone failures, and an alarming inability to scheme receivers open. Webb and Newkirk also examine freshman quarterback Tommy Carr's rocky first half and late-game resilience, explaining why his struggles further exposed the deeper offensive problems that existed long before the quarterback change from Bryce Underwood. They also question the disconnect between head coach Kyle Whittingham and his offensive staff on critical play calls, and whether Michigan needs to seek outside input to fix an attack that continues to undermine an otherwise outstanding defense. With another winnable game slipping away, the discussion delivers a pointed assessment of where the responsibility lies, why the quarterback change alone was never going to solve Michigan's problems, and what must change before the Wolverines face Rutgers.</p><p>(00:00) Michigan Loses 13-6 to Indiana in Overtime(00:36) Michigan’s Defense Squanders a Brilliant Effort Against Indiana’s Receivers(01:59) Sam Says the Offense’s Problems Go Well Beyond the Quarterback(03:06) The Third-and-Goal Rhino Call Whittingham Called a Bad Call(04:44) Sam on How Heavy Personnel Limits Michigan’s Passing Game(06:02) Tommy Carr Improves From Week One, but the Loss Isn’t on Him(07:26) Michigan Can’t Scheme Receivers Open, Even Without Rhino(08:21) The Halftime Play-Action Adjustment and the Need for More Shot Plays(10:37) Why Does Michigan Keep Using Rhino: Stubbornness or Inability?(11:06) Red-Zone Failures and a Lack of Ways to Get Guys Open(13:12) The Lack of Tight End Involvement(14:00) Michigan’s Passing Game Has to Help Its Run Game(15:33) Should Michigan Seek Outside Help on Offense?(16:23) The Frustration of Letting a Winnable Game Slip Away(16:47) Musts Coming Out of the Game: No More Calls Whittingham Doesn’t Like(17:57) The Quarterback Change Exposes the Passing Game’s Problems(18:19) Tommy Carr’s Rough Start and His Recovery(19:08) This Game Isn’t About Tommy vs. Bryce(21:00) How Other Teams Scheme Receivers Open With Motion and Stacks(23:13) Coaches Calling Coaches: The Ryan Day and Urban Meyer Example(24:22) Jay Hill’s Game Plan and the Corner Blitz(25:28) Who Whittingham Should Call for Offensive Help(27:34) Is Rhino Stubbornness or Desperation?(28:06) Missing Both Starting Tackles Doesn’t Explain the Ineptitude(28:47) The Third-and-One Call That Could Have Won the Game(29:39) Defensive Shoutouts: Suge, Zeke Barry, Snowden, Bracy and Jay Hill(30:34) Tommy Carr’s Recovery and the Plays Where Nobody Was Open(31:35) Sam Closes by Looking Ahead to Rutgers</p>

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