The No. 19-ranked Michigan Wolverines (4-0, 0-0 Big Ten Conference) host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-1,0-1 Big Ten Conference) in a battle on Saturday for the oldest trophy in college football, the Little Brown Jug.
The Wolverines are undefeated, but two narrow victories over Akron and UConnhave caused them to slide in the national rankings.
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My Latest on Bleacher Report- QB Devin Gardner: Superman Needs Help from Michigan Teammates
Michigan Quarterback Devin Gardner doesn’t lack confidence.
Even last season, when he accepted a move to wide receiver, he still believed that he was a great quarterback.
When injuries to Denard Robinson and Russell Bellomy gave Gardner the opportunity to move back under center, he never doubted that he would be successful.
College Football: Is It Doomed? A Q&A with John U. Bacon
John Bacon, Author of Fourth and Long: The Fight for the Soul of College Football, answers some questions about his book and the current state of the sport.
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My Latest on Bleacher Report- Wolverine Bye Week Overhaul, Time to Shake Up the Offense
Heading into their bye week, it’s time for the Wolverines to make some changes to their offense, which currently rests at No. 63 nationally. With two weeks before their next game, now is the time to fix the problems that have prevented them from scoring more consistently.
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