3. Michigan is already legit under Jim Harbaugh
Leading up to Michigan’s matchup against BYU (No. 22), many wondered if the Wolverines would be able to continue rolling at home.
Tanner Mangum and the Cougars, fresh off a tough loss against UCLA (No. 9) had a lot to fight for. Unfortunately for them, they ran into a juggernaut that would not be stopped.
Utilizing the same formula that’s been working the past couple of weekends, Harbaugh’s Wolverines pounded BYU into submission with a clock-eating rushing attack and an oppressive defense. In the end, Michigan tallied 448 total yards and shut the Cougars down to the tune of just 105 yards and eight first downs.
“It feels good to finally beat a ranked team,” running back De’Veon Smith said, per ESPN.com. “We have to keep the momentum going and keep making statements.”
It was as dominant a performance as we’ve seen in a long time at The Big House against a ranked opponent, and it showcased the power of Harbaugh, who has already turned this program around in just a few months.
However, in true Harbaugh fashion, he was quick to point out what a long way he and his players still have to go: “We’re not getting out in front of our headlights and patting ourselves on the back,” he said.