For the first time in 30 years, Michigan has captured back-to-back Big Ten titles.
Following last week’s triumph over Ohio State, all that stood between Michigan and another berth in the College Football Playoff was a meeting with unranked Purdue in the Big Ten championship game.
Purdue put up a spirited fight, but the Wolverines eventually prevailed with a 43-22 victory in Indianapolis to win a second straight outright Big Ten championship. It’s something Michigan hadn’t accomplished since the 1991 and 1992 seasons.
With the win, Michigan is assured a spot in the CFP — likely the No.