For the second consecutive week, Indiana found itself in an absolute battle against a Big Ten opponent. And for the second consecutive week, the Hoosiers found a way to escape with an overtime victory.

But Saturday's 23-16 win over Minnesota featured a significant development at the quarterback position, as Curt Cignetti turned to Grant Wilson after Josh Hoover struggled through the first half.

Hoover finished his afternoon completing just eight of his 19 pass attempts for 119 yards, one touchdown and one interception. His 42% completion rate continued a concerning trend after an equally difficult performance against Michigan the previous week.

The veteran quarterback did provide one early highlight, connecting with Nick Marsh for a nine-yard touchdown in the first quarter. But beyond that scoring play, Indiana's passing attack struggled to find consistency with Hoover running the offense. It's worth noting that Hoover has been battling an injury as well, which definitely seems to be affecting his play.

That's when Wilson entered the picture.

The backup quarterback took over in the second half and immediately gave Indiana a different look offensively. Wilson completed nine of his 17 attempts for 156 yards and a touchdown, while also contributing 26 rushing yards on four carries.

His numbers weren't necessarily spectacular, but they were solid for one half of play. Also, his ability to generate explosive plays provided a much-needed spark.

Wilson averaged 17.3 yards per completion, compared to Hoover's 14.9, and helped Indiana move the football more effectively against a Minnesota defense that entered the game ranked among the nation's best against the pass.

Charlie Becker was the biggest beneficiary, finishing with eight receptions for 149 yards and a touchdown. Marsh added four catches for 59 yards, while Shazz Preston contributed two receptions for 48 yards.

Still, Indiana's offense had plenty of frustrating moments.

The Hoosiers finished with 419 total yards but converted just two of their 12 third-down opportunities. They also committed two turnovers and struggled to finish drives, settling for field goals despite moving the football effectively at times.

The game's final moments were particularly wild.

Minnesota took a 16-13 lead with just 19 seconds remaining on a remarkable 60-yard field goal. Indiana responded with a 60-yard field goal of its own from Patrick McAtee as regulation expired, forcing overtime in dramatic fashion.

That's when Wilson delivered his biggest moment.

On Indiana's first offensive play of overtime, Wilson connected with Becker for a 25-yard touchdown, giving the Hoosiers a 23-16 advantage. Indiana's defense then slammed the door, preserving another hard-fought victory.

The biggest question moving forward is obvious: Who starts at quarterback?

Hoover has struggled in consecutive games and is working on getting healthy, while Wilson demonstrated that he's more than capable of moving the offense and making plays when Indiana needs them.

One half of football certainly isn't enough to declare a permanent quarterback change, but Wilson's performance deserves serious consideration.

For a team with championship aspirations, Indiana simply needs more consistent production from the position.

Saturday showed that the Hoosiers might have another legitimate option.

And after watching Wilson deliver with the game on the line, Cignetti suddenly has an interesting decision to make.

Source: Yahoo Sports