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'Don't sleep on Joe': Milton and his powerful arm move into key role for Michigan

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Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis said Michigan prepared well for the Big Ten opener, but that didn't show in loss to Wisconsin. Angelique S. Chengelis, The Detroit News

Ann Arbor – The backup to the backup doesn’t always get the benefit of prime practice reps, but this week Joe Milton has had more opportunities to put his powerful arm on display against Michigan’s defense.

Milton, the Wolverines’ third-string quarterback, was elevated to Shea Patterson’s backup heading into Saturday’s game against Rutgers at Michigan Stadium after backup Dylan McCaffrey suffered a concussion from a brutal hit during the Wisconsin loss.