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Schedule note: Sorry this is getting up late. It, uh, ran long. Well, Brian went and Joel Klatt'ed* me again. I was going to use this space this week to talk about how the threat of a McCarthy keep opened up the two big runs for Corum and Edwards, and then Brian went ahead and Neck Sharpied in his game column. That piece (with his embed replaced by my gfycat clip): It changes things. I mentioned that JJ McCarthy's legs were an important factor in Michigan's ground game in the Indi...

Previously: PSU Offense  For the second time in three weeks, the Michigan Wolverines are set to play an elite defense. Penn State comes into this game ranked 6th in SP+ defense with an impressive track record so far. After allowing 31 points to Purdue in week one, Penn State has held the opposition to under 15 points in four straight games. Like last year, the Nittany Lions have impact players at all levels of the defense and plenty of talent to test the Michigan offense and determine whether ...

The Wolverines' have the nation's most accurate passer, an x-factor running back, and the Big Ten's leading sack defense.

Previously: PSU Offense  For the second time in three weeks, the Michigan Wolverines are set to play an elite defense. Penn State comes into this game ranked 6th in SP+ defense with an impressive track record so far. After allowing 31 points to Purdue in week one, Penn State has held the opposition to under 15 points in four straight games. Like last year, the Nittany Lions have impact players at all levels of the defense and plenty of talent to test the Michigan offense and determine whether ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 5 Michigan has taken advantage of a favorable schedule, starting strong in its quest to win consecutive Big Ten titles for the first time this century. The Wolverines (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) are undefeated after beating lesser opponents by an average of 31.7 points.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — When he was hired as Penn State’s defensive coordinator last winter, Manny Diaz quickly realized the Nittany Lions were already built to play his style. Penn State's fast, physical defense can attack from all angles and is designed to take the ball back.

While the Nittany Lions had an all-around solid performance, a few issues did arise.

Heavy rotations and true freshmen debuts kept things fresh against Purdue.

“Anytime you can go on the road Big Ten conference, you know, the first game of the season. I think it’s a great opportunity to showcase what our team is all about.”

The Drew Allar news wasn't the only position battle update Franklin provided at Monday's press conference.