Back to the Michigan Wolverines Newsfeed

Michigan: 8-5, ‘O’ woes sting, but brighter days ahead

The Detroit News' John Niyo and Angelique S. Chengelis break down the Wolverines' 26-19 loss to South Carolina. Angelique S. Chengelis

Tampa, Fla. — Examining Michigan’s season and, most recently, its second-half meltdown in the Outback Bowl on New Year’s Day, might actually require a forensics specialist.

The Wolverines finished 8-5, after 10-win efforts in Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh’s first two seasons. They nose-dived in the second half against South Carolina with five turnovers, giving up a 19-3 lead to lose 26-19.