Michigan played its best game of the season in last Saturday’s 45-7 drumming of Nebraska.
The offense was humming, the defense effectively pitched a shutout, and Michigan really just looked like a team that could beat anybody.
Saturday’s test should have a similar result. Michigan is visiting the Minnesota Golden Gophers who have been struggling early in the season. They barely beat Nebraska, lost to Minnesota, and have yet to really look convincing.
The best thing the Gophers have to offer is freshman running back Darius Taylor. The Michigan native has 532 yards this season despite really playing in just three games. Fortunately for the blue, he will likely miss Saturday’s contest, leaving Minnesota mostly weaponless on offense.