Man, that was ugly. Like the bar is closing down, options are dwindling, let’s never talk about it again — UGLY.

Michigan is no stranger to ugly conference games. In 2021, the Wolverines needed late turnovers to beat Rutgers, 20-13, and Nebraska, 32-29. Two teams that, combined that season, still finished with less wins than the Wolverines. Or in 2022 and 2023, when Michigan only escaped Maryland by one possession despite being a 17- and 19-point favorite, respectively. These games happen, but Saturday was almost the worst-case scenario.

For starters, the team was emotionally hungover from the rivalry win at Michigan State. The focus, effort and motivation were lacking for an inexplicable night game against a two-win opponent before the bye week. Hell, it wouldn’t surprise me if these co

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