Film Study: The Offensive Drive That Saved Michigan’s Season

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With just under three minutes remaining in the first half, things were looking grim for the Michigan Wolverines. Up to that point, the team from Ann Arbor had mustered 37 yards of total offense (compared to Michigan State’s 153) and two first downs and were lucky to only be trailing by seven points.

Fans were emotionally tweeting and posting, “FIRE EVERYONE!” and more profane variations as the game’s desired outcome grew more elusive. It…