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Harbaugh on QB Rudock criticism: It's low-hanging fruit

Free Press sports writers Mark Snyder and Shawn Windsor hash through the season-opening loss to Utah.

After throwing three interceptions in Michigan's 24-17 loss at Utah, quarterback Jake Rudock was the primary target for criticism.

The third interception, returned for a touchdown with 7:58 to play, gave the Utes the eventual winning score and a 14-point lead at the time.

But Harbaugh won't agree it's on Rudock's shoulders.

"That's the low-hanging fruit, blame it on the quarterback he had three interceptions," Harbaugh said on WXYZ-TV during his weekly "Inside the Huddle" segment with sports anchor Brad Galli.