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When you break Tom Brady’s record in a rivalry game and have your best performance in a Michigan uniform, you deserve special recognition.
Such is the case for Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson, who eclipsed 300 passing yards for the first time as a Wolverine, throwing for 384 yards and four touchdowns in an electric performance against rival MSU.
Even the most ardent ‘Shea-haters’ have got to give him credit for this one, as he threw all octet what was supposed to be one of the nation’s best defenses. Sure, the Spartans are ranked No. 31 after the game when it comes to defending the pass, but Patterson picked a good time to show he still has the capability to hurl the ball and find open receivers, especially with Indiana and Ohio State up next.
His performance was so good, the Big Ten honored him on Monday morning, naming him co-offensive player of the week, along with Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor.
Shea Patterson of @UMichFootball and Jonathan Taylor of @BadgerFootball are the #B1GFootball Co-Offensive Players of the Week. pic.twitter.com/JFXVK42lZI
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) November 18, 2019
The Wolverines will need that type of performance from him going forward, especially against the Buckeyes, who has the nation’s No. 1 defense as of current.