November 20, 2024

Forget Ohio State. Michigan football now lags behind Indiana, too


CLOSE Joe Milton speaks after Michigan’s 38-21 loss to Indiana, Nov. 7, 2020. Detroit Free Press They were as bad as they’ve been in a while. Maybe ever. At least under Jim Harbaugh. At least for the first half Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, Indiana.   And that won’t do. No matter how young these Wolverines are.  For the second week in a row, Harbaugh lost in part because his team didn’t look prepared. Five offsides penalties? That’s on Harbaugh, even though he said his team worked to avoid taking Indiana’s bait during the week. His team also lost, 38-21, because the Hoosiers simply had more talent. Certainly, in the spots that mattered. That’s on Harbaugh, too. [ Michigan football grades: Here’s who got an ‘F’ for the second week in a row ] Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) is tackled by Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Reese Taylor (2) during the first…

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