November 15, 2024

2017 football schedule analysis: Michigan Wolverines

Is this the season Jim Harbaugh breaks through and delivers Michigan’s first Big Ten title since 2004? Perhaps. But Harbaugh has work to do, as many key pieces from last year’s 10-win team are gone. No doubt, the 2017 season will be a year of transition for the program. A challenging schedule is another hurdle for Harbaugh, who has finished in third place in the Big Ten East in each of his first two seasons back at his alma mater. Here is a look at the Wolverines 2017 schedule, which opens with three home games and sees Michigan leave campus just one time up through Oct. 14. Toughest non-conference game: A season-opening trip to Florida will be a great litmus test for a Michigan team that is in transition at several positions. Making this game more dangerous is the fact the Gators are getting better under Jim McElwain coming off…

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