Michigan escaped Purdue with its first conference win of the season, and is now entering its bye week with Michigan State as the next team on the docket. The Daily breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly from Saturday’s game.
Saturday, September 23, 2017 - 7:15pm
Zach Gentry put forth a breakout performance in a game that the Wolverines may have needed it more than ever, solidifying his journey from quarterback to tight end.
Thursday, September 21, 2017 - 9:16pm
In short, what was once a rollover game is now a legitimate contest. Here’s what to watch for when Michigan opens its conference season Saturday:
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 8:41pm
There is no question that Peoples-Jones has had his spotlight in the punt return game. Now, that spotlight is only getting brighter.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 10:24pm
David Long said he still talks to Jourdan Lewis every day of the week — or at least three if he’s busy. And Long could arguably thank Lewis — who he dubbed as a role model — for his current starting role with the Wolverines.
Sunday, September 17, 2017 - 4:28pm
It’s not the discrepancies in production between Michigan’s offensive and defensive units that are the problem. More so, it’s that the defense knows what it is, while the offense is in search of an identity with less than a week until the Wolverines’ Big Ten opener.
Saturday, September 16, 2017 - 5:10pm
It’s no secret that the Wolverines’ defensive unit has been the highlight of what has been an oddly unconvincing three weeks of undefeated football. Against the Falcons, though, that same group took another step.
Thursday, September 14, 2017 - 8:03pm
On Wednesday night, we spoke on the phone with Brent Briggeman — the Air Force beat writer for the Colorado Springs Gazette — to discuss the upcoming matchup between the Wolverines and Falcons.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - 6:41pm
Michigan’s offensive coordinator was quick to emphasize that practice has been focused on the easily correctable mistakes that plagued the Wolverines against Cincinnati.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 5:20pm
Speight isn’t a “rah-rah” guy, but he is a steadying force. That should be more than enough on a young team that will be prone to making mistakes — even if he is making them himself.