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Michigan's goal-line pass call costs it the upset of Indiana

Michigan lost thirteen to six in overtime to sixth-ranked Indiana, and a freshman quarterback making his first start was sacked on third-and-goal; the coach took the blame.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman on BBN After Hours
Published 4:41 AM ET, Sunday, October 25, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Detroit Free Press: “Jason Beck's bizarre play-calling cost Michigan the upset of Indiana”, with reporting from On3 and Wikipedia.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 4:41 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Michigan.
BBN covered this story before: Michigan woman turns birthday money into $150,000 prize (October 24).

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Detroit Free PressJason Beck's bizarre play-calling cost Michigan the upset of Indiana
On3Kyle Whittingham assesses Michigan goal-line play call, overall performance of coordinator Jason Beck October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
WikipediaJason Beck (American football) facts used on air

What BBN said about it

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorMichigan faced third-and-goal from the one-yard line, and the offensive coordinator called a pass.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA pass. From the one.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe freshman quarterback was sacked for a thirteen-yard loss, On3 reports. Michigan lost thirteen to six in overtime, without a single touchdown all game.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTeam coverage begins now.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThey had one yard to go, and they found a way to make it fourteen. Technically that's more yards.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorCoach Kyle Whittingham says it was not a good football call and that everything falls on his shoulders. Which, I'd note, has already resolved the matter.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWe will update you if it becomes slightly more important.

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