Ann Arbor — The nonconference schedule is not supposed to mean noncompetitive, but that’s how things have worked out for Michigan this season in terms of its opponents the first three weeks.
There are a few ways to look at this. The No. 4 Wolverines have broken in new starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who won the job after his performance in the opener. They have used the blowouts to get players on the field who might not have had the chance to get game reps — seven quarterbacks played Saturday against Connecticut — and they’ve gained confidence flexing their muscles in games they should dominate.