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Michigan football lacks Harbaugh's 'it factor'; time to figure out why

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh discusses opening loss to Notre Dame, 24-17, on Sept. 1, 2018. What was the difference in the game? Nick Baumgardner, Freep

Chase Winovich was confused. He had no idea how his Wolverines had just lost.

“I’m not really sure where they beat us,” said the bewildered, Michigan football senior defensive end, standing in a tight cinder-block room underneath Notre Dame Stadium after U-M's 24-17 loss to the Irish. “... (I) didn’t feel like they dominated us.”

He’s right.