The struggles Moore has endured were thrown into sharp relief again as he failed to outwit the 63-year-old Curt Cignetti, a seasoned coach who, in his first year in Bloomington, has led the Hoosiers’ remarkable transformation from perennial Big Ten also-ran to College Football Playoff contender.

Michigan football's defense saved its grade in the second half, while the offense did little to encourage. And then there was the coaching staff.

Michigan needs to find out if Moore can push the right buttons under pressure. Saturday at Indiana showed he needs to get better.