MINNEAPOLIS — Michigan football had to answer plenty of questions entering 2020.
Then the Wolverines got off to the worst possible start in Saturday's season opener at Minnesota.
One had to wonder if Michigan was on its way to another flat road performance.
Then U-M picked itself off the mat — and proceeded to dominate the Gophers in an impressive first-half performance.
The Wolverines entered halftime with a 35-17 lead on the back of the run game and some timely plays from the defense. Here are a few takeaways:
Offense coalesces quickly
The Wolverines started a new quarterback in Joe Milton and had four new starters along the offensive line.