Michigan football on upset alert as offense sputters vs. Rutgers
By Cory Kinnan
Michigan football has outscored Rutgers 258-37 since 2015 but trail 17-0
It turns out we have a game in Piscataway, New Jersey. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are not only giving Michigan football all they can handle but currently have them on upset alert. We have yet to hit halftime thus far, but the Wolverines trail 17-0 on the road against the Scarlet Knights.
Despite a massive point differential over the past five seasons, the offense out of Ann Arbor has yet to find its stride in 2020 as they sit at 1-3 on the season. While missing both of their starting offensive tackles, their biggest issue can be found under center.
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While quarterback Joe Milton is far more talented than the graduating Shea Patterson, he has yet to find his stride for the Wolverines. Today against the Scarlet Knights, Milton is just 5-12 passing for 89 yards and he’s been benched with Michigan trailing 17-7 at the end of the first half. Their leading rusher is Hassan Haskins, who has just 15 yards on the ground.
Michigan-Penn State is gonna be real sickos hours. Gonna learn who's really about that life.
— Robby Kalland (@RKalland) November 22, 2020
Michigan defeated Rutgers 52-0 last season. Rutgers currently leading 14-0.
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) November 22, 2020
Been asked on every radio show about Jim Harbaugh’s status and my response has been the same: He’s not getting fired outright.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) November 22, 2020
This could change things. pic.twitter.com/gJEdZ2ZJQN
starting to think Jim Harbaugh's Michigan teams are not getting better over time pic.twitter.com/g5w8p4ePTT
— Rodger Sherman (@rodger) November 22, 2020
It is convenient Jim Harbaugh‘s newfound interest in the NFL has come in 2020 as he is falling out of favor in Ann Arbor.
Rutgers now up 14-0 on Michigan (!!) Greg Schiano has wasted little time getting the Scarlet Knights going. That team is playing with a different energy than it had the past few years.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) November 22, 2020
I’ve run out of things to say about Michigan.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) November 22, 2020
Rutgers 14, Michigan 0. Let that marinate for a minute.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) November 22, 2020
No, I am not watching.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) November 22, 2020
Thanks for asking.
I’m currently binge-ing @SchittsCreek and that’s not a metaphor.
There is still plenty of time to play, and down 17 is not insurmountable, but the Wolverines and Harbaugh need a spark from new quarterback Cade McNamara to avoid one of the ugliest losses in the history of Michigan football.
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