Kyle Yost is a Michigan sports expert across several different teams. In addition to his writing and editorial duties at MnB, he's a Lions editor for Pride of Detroit, a Tigers contributor for Bless You Boys, and a Tottenham Hotspur supporter with Cartilage Free Captain for some international flair.
Heading into the season, it felt like the Michigan Wolverines’ path to the playoff was narrow, but clear: beat one of Texas, Oregon, or Ohio State and win all the rest. Part of “the rest” were the Southern California Trojans, a flawed team who many (including Vegas) expected to really struggle against Michigan in their Big Ten debut.