ANN ARBOR -- The Wolverines were still dripping with sweat from their latest game when they started thinking about the next one. By Saturday evening, SMU, and the nonconference portion of the schedule, were in the rear view mirror. Nebraska, and Big Ten play, were next.
"I've already heard murmurs around the locker room: 'The Big Ten starts right now,'" senior defensive end Chase Winovich said after Michigan's 45-10 win over SMU made it two of three for U-M to start the season. "I think mentally we'll be even more focused this week. Because we know this has greater implications.