The Michigan Wolverines went into Happy Valley and beat the 10th-ranked team in the country despite only (officially) attempting eight passes. Facing an unprecedented amount of adversity following head coach Jim Harbaugh’s last-minute suspension, the Wolverines went back to the mentality that helped revive their program in 2021... SMASH!
This game wasn’t about offensive balance or style points; this game was solely about winning, and Michigan accomplished that goal by running the ball 46 times — at five yards-per-carry — and playing smash-mouth defense. Despite its throwback nature, this performance featured several new wrinkles and nuances that can only be appreciated on second and third viewings.