Wolverine Confidential

Takeaways from Michigan's 31-7 win vs. Rutgers to open Big Ten play. Plus, other notable scores from around the conference, and when the Wolverines might be tested. 

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To preview Michigan football's Big Ten opener against Rutgers, we bring in Rutgers beat writer Brian Fonseca of NJ.com. He talks about what has led to Rutgers' 3-0 start and whether he thinks the Scarlet Knights will challenge No. 2 Michigan in the Big House. Jim Harbaugh returns to the sidelines on Saturday. We discuss what it might mean for the Wolverines.

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Michigan moved to 3-0 with a win over Bowling Green on Saturday, but not without some hiccups. QB J.J. McCarthy threw three interceptions and the Wolverines struggled elsewhere, igniting some concern as nonconference play wraps up.

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Michigan's run game has been inefficient through two games and has been a point of emphasis this week in practice. Plus, Jim Harbaugh to serve the the final game of his suspension, and Michigan-Bowling Green coaching connections.

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Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy was nearly flawless in Michigan’s 35-7 win over UNLV. And the defense racked up five sacks. We break down the Wolverines’ impressive 2-0 start to the season.

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Like Michigan, the Rebels won their season opener in lopsided fashion. How do they stack up against the Wolverines? Plus, J.J. McCarthy takes the next step in his development, what to watch for on Saturday, injury updates and more.

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The good and bad from Michigan's season-opening win over East Carolina. Will its run game get going against UNLV? Plus, Jim Harbaugh serves the first game of his suspension, and the new coaching plan for this week. 

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National Championship? Big Ten Title? A measly 11-1? Andrew, Aaron and Zuke each give their predictions before the 2023 college football season kicks off on Saturday. Plus, interim play callers and stadium upgrades to watch for as the Wolverines take on the Pirates at noon in Ann Arbor.

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A lot of has transpired since we last recorded. Jim Harbaugh decided on who will coach the first three games, his offensive coordinator has been suspended, and he challenged the 'status quo' in college athletics. 

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Jim Harbaugh will be suspended after all this season, but the newly announced three-game ban wasn’t levied by the NCAA. Instead, it was Michigan self-imposing the suspension. How is this ban different, and who are the top candidates for interim head coach?

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