As the season has worn on, No. 3 Michigan has faced increased adversity and scrutiny.
In the past month there have been allegations of sign-stealing by former analyst Connor Stalions and last week linebackers coach Chris Partridge was fired in relation to the investigation. The Big Ten suspended Jim Harbaugh three games, including this Saturday against Ohio State, despite the Big Ten acknowledging they have no evidence Harbaugh knew of wrongdoing or committed any himself. Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore has been the head coach with Harbaugh not around on gamedays (Harbaugh’s able to coach throughout the week). In short, there’s been a lot of stuff going on.