Indiana's visit to the Big House could be the perfect therapy for Michigan. The young Hoosiers have managed just one win this season and haven't won a road game since 2001.

Indiana has been in this position before, and it wasn't pretty. In 2000, the Hoosiers came to town the weekend after the Wolverines suffered a disappointing one-point loss at Purdue. Michigan took out all of its anger on Indiana, trouncing the Hoosiers 58-0.

Tomorrow, upset-minded Indiana will hope that it finds a Michigan team still reeling from a defeat in Oregon and that it can give Michigan an even more shocking loss. But the game is more likely to be a repeat of 2000.

Michigan passing offense vs. Indiana passing defense: Michigan quarterback John Navarre took control of the Wolverines' offense last week and threw for a solid 360 yards and three touchdowns. But it's the overthrown passes and the failed final drive that will probably stick in his memory.

Redshirt freshman Steve Breaston showed last week that, when he's healthy, he can be a major receiving threat as well as a return specialist. Combine Breaston's skill with that of Braylon Edwards and Jason Avant, and the Wolverines' passing attack should spell trouble for Indiana's damaged secondary. The Hoosiers lost safety Will Lumpkin for the year when he injured his knee against Washington, and safety Joe Gonzalez, one of Indiana's eight seniors, has missed three games. Freshman Will Meyers has been an excellent fill-in, making 29 tackles and forcing four fumbles in his last three games. But Meyers won't be able to handle the Wolverines by himself.

Advantage: Michigan

Michigan run offense vs. Indiana run defense: Michigan rushed for an embarrassing minus-three yards last weekend, and the Wolverines should have a chip on their shoulders. Running back Chris Perry took responsibility for last week's dismal running game and will need to bounce back in a big way to keep himself in the running for the Heisman Trophy. Michigan's much-talked-about offensive line will also have something to prove.

Indiana's defense has had better luck on the ground than in the air, holding its first four opponents to 200 yards or less. But those weren't exactly offensive juggernauts that the Hoosiers were stopping. The Hoosiers will have to hold Michigan early and hope it can keep Perry and the line frustrated.

Advantage: Michigan

Indiana passing offense vs. Michigan passing defense: Quarterback Matt LoVecchio is one of the few Hoosiers with considerable experience. The junior took Notre Dame to the 2001 Fiesta Bowl, but he didn't bring much luck of the Irish with him to Bloomington. LoVecchio has thrown as many interceptions as touchdowns this season - two. Cortney Roby leads the Hoosiers in receiving with 190 yards, but has yet to catch a touchdown pass.

Michigan's secondary looked soft against Oregon, especially in the first half, but it shouldn't have as much trouble with the Hoosiers. And the Wolverines' defensive line is always a threat.

Advantage: Michigan

Indiana rushing offense vs. Michigan rushing defense: The Hoosiers' offense has shown a little more life on the ground than in the air, particularly in the last two games. Freshman BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran for 107 yards against Indiana State, and Brian Lewis put up 116 yards against Kentucky. Chris Taylor completes the trio of backs that the Hoosiers use regularly. Six of Indiana's eight touchdowns have come on the run this season.

Michigan's defense gave up big numbers against the rush in its season opener versus Central Michigan, but the Wolverines have tightened up since then.

Advantage: Michigan

Special teams: This was Michigan's downfall last weekend. The Wolverines still have kicking issues - Adam Finley missed an extra point and had one blocked against Oregon. Breaston was electric on punt returns in the first three games, but was quieted last week.

Indiana's Bryan Robertson has nailed 13 of his last 16 field goal attempts, dating back to 2002, and all three misses were at least 45 yards. He has not missed an extra point this season. Redshirt freshman Tyson Beatie handles punting for the Hoosiers, and last week Kentucky started at its own 3-yard line three times.

Advantage: Indiana

Prediction: Michigan 42, Indiana 6