Heading into its second bye week of the year, Michigan was presented with an opportunity to perhaps go for some style points by taking care of business against a Purdue team that entered Saturday at 2-6 overall and winless in the Big Ten.

The Wolverines walked out of the Big House with a win, but likely the most concerning one they’ve had all year.

Coming off a sloppy 31-20 win over a hapless Michigan State squad last week, the Wolverines needed to re-establish the momentum they’d built with the Washington win two weeks ago. In particular, quarterback Bryce Underwood was looking to improve on his subpar performance against the Spartans in which he threw for just 86 yards. Against Purdue, it was clear from the jump Underwood and the passing game wouldn’t have their best stuff for a second

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