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A third straight loss is one thing for a team, but when that third straight loss is by 38 points and at home, that says something else. Michigan started strong on defense after forcing Wisconsin to punt, and it seemed like Michigan would have a chance to make this game close. Then one play later, the momentum went in favor of Wisconsin and never left that side of the field.
Early turnovers by Michigan quarterback Joe Milton propelled Wisconsin to a quick 14-0 lead, and suddenly Michigan was in a hole that it couldn’t escape from. The hole would double in size at halftime as it was 28-0. Michigan didn’t have an answer on how to stop the Badgers offense, but also it couldn’t figure out what to do against their defense either. With the score being what it was, Michigan had to leave the running game and throw it through the air, which wasn’t working for them tonight.
This 38-point loss is the biggest Michigan football has had under head coach Jim Harbaugh outside of the two 39-point losses to Ohio State and the 39-point loss to Penn State. One of those three was at home, and now another 30+ point loss happened in Ann Arbor. Michigan has plenty to work on to try and figure out what is happening to them this season. What were the biggest takeaways from the 49-11 loss?