Freep writers Mark Snyder and Drew Sharp recap Michigan's 24-17 loss to Utah. Video by Mark Snyder/DFP
Wolverines look a little too much like last year's team, especially on offense, in season-opening loss in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY – A new year, a new coach and but a few old mistakes.
Jim Harbaugh's Michigan debut got close to a competitive game midway through the fourth quarter. Then one crucial quarterback mistake tore it apart.
Sound familiar?
Just as happened with Devin Gardner for the previous 2 1/2 years, in a close game new quarterback Jake Rudock made a familiar mistake.