Michigan’s offense lines up 11 deep into the I-formation

Sep 12, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to a penalty in the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to a penalty in the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Harbaugh the prankster is at it again as the Michigan Wolverines pull off the ultimate element of surprise.

With the first quarter winding down during the Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan Wolverines game, Jim Harbaugh gave new meaning to the words I formation.

When the players left the huddle and walked to the line of scrimmage, the Wolverines lined up 11 deep into the I formation. This took the Badgers completely by surprise.

Anyone who knows Jim Harbaugh was definitely not surprised by the move. It’s not a legal play, and they did not hike the ball in that formation, but it gave new meaning to the words element of surprise. The trickery used on the field just proves that despite what people say, Harbaugh will continue to be Harbaugh.

Today was each team’s biggest test of the year so far. With the Wolverines ranked number four, and the Badgers ranked number eight respectively, it was the great battle that fans thought it would be.

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Each team came into the game undefeated as they represented two of the four teams without a loss in the Big Ten.

After a back-and-forth offensive and defensive showdown, Michigan emerged victorious by the score of 14-7.