Tampa, Fla. — Michigan quarterback John O’Korn, anguished after the loss to Ohio State in the regular-season finale, was choked up and shed tears as he spoke to the media moments later.
O’Korn, backing up redshirt freshman Brandon Peters as the Wolverines prepare to face South Carolina in the Outback Bowl on New Year’s Day, looked refreshed and confident after Michigan’s practice at Berkeley Prep High on Wednesday.
The Wolverines (8-4) arrived here Tuesday and began practicing in sunny, 75-degree-plus weather on Wednesday. Peters, who missed the Ohio State game after suffering a concussion the week before against Wisconsin, is the No.