The Michigan football team dropped to 4-3 for the season (2-2 in Big Ten play) following a 21-7 defeat to Illinois on Saturday. Despite entering the game as 5.5-point favorites, the Wolverines struggled significantly after their bye week, raising concerns about their performance.
While Michigan’s defense held up, the offense delivered its worst showing of the season, managing its lowest point total in a decade. Quarterback Jack Tuttle started the game with some optimism from fans after a previous spark against Washington, but he faltered against Illinois.
Tuttle’s numbers were decent—20 completions on 32 attempts for over 200 yards—but he committed a crucial interception and lost a fumble. Turnovers have been a persistent issue, haunting the Wolverines once again.
After winning the national championship last year, no one expected the team to be fighting for a bowl game, yet that’s the current situation. With a record of 4-3, they face tough opponents ranked #1, #4, and #13, alongside games against Michigan State and Northwestern. Losing either of those could jeopardize their bowl eligibility.
The rapid decline in performance points to a significant problem. The coaching staff, particularly Sherrone Moore in his first year as head coach, bears much of the blame. The Wolverines have suffered several disappointing losses, and their hopes for the College Football Playoff have evaporated before November. Moore himself acknowledges the need for improvement.
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