Michigan’s statement win over No. 10 Penn State: Why the Wolverines are for real | Joel Klatt Show

[@CFBonFOX]

Is Michigan for real?

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

Michigan is as real as any team in the nation this year, with McCarthy at QB.

[@cfaust688]

Simple response… Yes! They have a real esprit d’corp that enhances their physical skills. I think Michigan will repeat in the B10.

[@di114n2]

Only problem i see is what happens when the run game is stopped . Receivers have a hard time getting open it seems

[@Miller09095]

I don't think McCarthy has done anything special yet man. It's that run game with Corum and Edwards leading the way

[@Jay-n262]

I agree their defensive line looks better than last season. They have more depth, they're bigger, and better against the run.

[@deroncox3259]

As a Georgia fan I must admit Michigan looks good

[@denroy3]

In the Big Ten, which is seriously down outside the big two. Who knows if they can stand up to a Georgia this year any better than last year.

[@erabbitgamingofficial1]

Would love to see Michigan/Georgia in the rematch!

[@deroncox3259]

Georgia will demolish Michigan

[@lotty4006]

@@denroy3 ga almost lost to missouri and looked bad vs kent.

[@stevenselleck5460]

Hope you guys beat UT. Go blue

[@JonathanMWeiss]

I wonder what Joel and Gus are gunna do with themselves this Saturday. They gunna go back Ann Arbor and call Blake Corum sitting on his couch watching games?

[@dantegarland3680]

😂😂😂😂 next to the bo statue

[@thetruth1816]

Don't they got nohio state vs Iowa??

[@B1G_Brother]

you jealous ?

[@spiderwebmarketing2424]

Urban will be out creeping on co eds at the bars

[@JonathanMWeiss]

@@B1G_Brother, of Gus and Joel? A little bit. They get good seats. Go Blue!

[@thomasbassier1472]

I hope you're right... I am always a skeptical Michigan fan so I am having touble jumping on board, maybe after MSU i'll be more confident. Even though MSU doesn't look great this year they always play michigan tough. Excited for the rest of the year!

[@WUDAT]

of course they do it is their Superbowl. The only game that matters. 1-11 beat Michigan is a successful year.

[@simomino7768]

@@WUDAT of course that’s not true. It’s a rivalry and the pride at stake is important for both teams no matter the year. It just happens this year that MSU isn’t playing for the same things UM is.

[@MetalMike37]

I totally agree. For whatever reason , State plays Michigan like its their Superbowl. If Michigan pounds Sparty like they just pounded Penn St. We might have something. GO BLUE !!

[@500stoney]

Seeing the score close at halftime with the game being COMPLETLY dominated by Michigan was the most bizarre thing I’ve ever seen

[@imfknradio9978]

Series of unfortunate events. But the domination just pulled away again and didn't look back

[@DevDog1108]

Halftime adjustments, something they sucked at doing for YEARS until last year

[@SCSNSE]

If it wasn’t for the Pick 6, PSU would’ve never led at all, and would’ve only scored 10 points.

[@justinschafer6677]

Penn State was arguably better offensively in the second half than the first (actually moved the ball down the field on back to back drives) and was outscored 25-3. First downs were 18-1 at halftime. Insane level of domination in both halves.

[@RedWingsninetyone]

​@@DevDog1108 yes and no. Penn State had 2 big plays in that first half and that was it. But I will agree they're doing a good job at adjusting at halftime.

[@gmoney9217]

Gus Johnson love his quote “ Blake the Great!” Freaking awesome

[@ernestkovach3305]

He is the best announcer in all sports and best since Keith Jackson, imo.

[@chrisschei5597]

The Little.... Big.... MAN!

[@ernestkovach3305]

David .....OH - Ja- Boh! ( circa 2021) .

[@ernestkovach3305]

"David Corum! ....David Corum! ... blinding speed ! "

[@ernestkovach3305]

" The ...Big ...House ...The Cathedral of football Stadiums !

[@lossless4129]

The part that was scary is the will of Michigan as a team it just seemed like they were going to continue to rise through the game no matter what. Also: those Dad Harbaugh tiktoks are awesome. Seems like a great dude.

[@RedWingsninetyone]

I can't speak for the defense; although credit where credit is due, GA was head and shoulders above the rest of the NCAA on offense. However, offensively, Michigan waited far too long to put JJ into the game against Georgia. JJ came in and the offense played much better and actually moved the ball. McNamara deserves nothing but credit for what he did for us, but JJ is just different.

[@malikhayes2028]

At some point JJ WILL B READY TO WIN A GAME IF NEEDED. HE HAS ALL THE TOOLS TO DO SO. HE WILL ONLY GET BETTER,WE GOT 2 more years after this year.

[@billyjean8057]

If JJ goes off next year I bet he won’t come back tbh

[@gnar7003]

If we're being realistic he's got 1

[@kalvinbaber5484]

He leaving after Junior year, same Draft class of CJ Shroud, Caleb Williams

[@malikhayes2028]

@@kalvinbaber5484 sounds good. Stroud gone after this season. Depends on how JJ DOES AFTER. EXT YEAR

[@kalvinbaber5484]

@@malikhayes2028 can't leave as a Sophomore bro

[@trentknopf7234]

I love seeing comments that say Joel is biased for Michigan, and then right below that comment seeing one about how he hates on Michigan. Hilarious stuff

[@antoinejohnson5371]

Somebody has to be biased for Michigan when you get virtually the whole media doubting and being super skeptical . Michigan could have beaten the number one and two School in the nation and you will still have people saying well I don't know I don't believe it good old Michigan hate as usual 😂

[@SR-hf3hx]

The big thing for me was looking at fox zoom in on penn st players through their helmets.. they looked shell shocked ... I feel like if michigan dictates the game on their terms they can beat anyone

[@jivepatrol6833]

Good analysis ... factual and unbiased. Great! 🙂🙂

[@jameshaney3701]

Total dominant lines, both sides Michigan. Couldn't believe it. Penn State knew what Michigan was going to do. Just couldn't stop it.

[@donpietruk1517]

Kinda reminds me of those great Bama teams. They really never surprised anyone, they were just flat out too good at almost every position.

[@jeremiahjohnson7741]

Penn State recruits undersized athletes and has done that for years. That's why they can't go deep into contention for anything. Michigan is good this year - but Penn States recruiting philosophy got exposed Saturday.

[@erabbitgamingofficial1]

Franklin had a whole week to prepare, no excuse for getting curb stomped!

[@jeremiahjohnson7741]

@@erabbitgamingofficial1 Nobody is making excuses. Michigan was bigger and better on Saturday. But don't get too giddy Mayhem - we'll see what they do against similar size and speed. My hunch is they won't do as well as you think.

[@erabbitgamingofficial1]

@@jeremiahjohnson7741 Don't hate bro, you mad your team got curb stomped.

[@jerryglenn7323]

Michigan reminds me of Alabama in 2010. great o line running backs service QB They grind teams up. Michigan only issue is inexperienced QB. very good all around program.

[@ajvaronos5916]

Honestly we need Cade Mcnamara back 😬😬😬😬😬 Need his experience and safety

[@donniebraun7578]

@@ajvaronos5916 your crazy…

[@jamesdick827]

@@ajvaronos5916 that's a terrible take my guy jj is so much better let him keep getting experience and he will be one of the best qbs in the country

[@ernestkovach3305]

Besides having a rocket arm eith great passing accuracy, JJ McCarthy is very bright and....he can run like the wind when ecessary because he's very fast and has great moves.

[@ajvaronos5916]

@@donniebraun7578 Lol I am ? I haven’t seen anything special out of JJ honestly he has looked shaky.

[@TheLusaso]

I think we are good with JJ. He is a better quarterback then we have had in many, many years. Michigan will always find ways to win games, but now that we have a good quarterback (but young) we just need to give him time to blossom.

[@aronalvord]

Appreciate the love brother, thank you and let's go Blue 💙

[@PSU2024]

I was at the game and am a big PSU fan. PSUs DTs are small and got pushed around. Franklin has passed on recruiting bigger slower DTs for smaller quicker DTs. The other factor is PSUs LBs were undisciplined not covering cutback lanes. UM's OCoord completely out schemed PSUs defense and had them guessing all game. Don't forget UMs Oline was named best Oline in 2021 and they did a great job executing to perfection getting a hat on a hat. What's amazing is PSU had them beat and contained them last year with the same Ol and DL from both teams???

[@garinsparks7041]

I wish you were doing EVERY Michigan Game!!!!!

[@paulwall5706]

Joel I have been following Penn State for over 50 yrs anyone watching the game could see Michigan OL was Destroying Penn State DL that was the huge Difference

[@cesardevoto7713]

Great commentary as usual.

[@JudeusSamson]

Hey Joel, do you think Michigan could benefit from having both Corum and Edwards in the backfield on some plays?

[@JonathanMWeiss]

They tend not have more than one running back in any formation and they use tons of tight ends all over the place, sometimes as H-backs. But I think they've shown Corum in the backfield with Edwards split out as a wide receiver.

[@izzygcphoenix]

Edwards definitely motioned from the backfield out to the slot at least once. I don't think Corum was in the backfield, but I imagine that means it's at least on the table.

[@maizeman90]

Nebraska had a bad day? Brother, Nebraska is having a bad decade lol.

[@Chet73]

You forgot the s on the end of decade. Nebraska used to be a college football juggernaut. Boy, have times changed.

[@THELASTREALKING93]

😂 Jesus

[@robertcampbell8070]

@@Chet73 Nebraska's biggest problem is their fans and alumni think they should still be that. That's why Frank Solich gets fired with a .753 winning percentage. That's why Bo Pelini gets fired while never winning less than 9 games.

[@Chet73]

@@robertcampbell8070 Doesn’t every team’s fans and alumni want that?

[@robertcampbell8070]

@@Chet73 Sure, every team WANTS that and HOPES that maybe it'll happen. Nebraska fans believe that they SHOULD be that. There's a big difference there. Like 90% of schools would not have fired Solich or Pelini.

[@erabbitgamingofficial1]

Haters are already saying Penn State was overrated lol 🙄

[@chs_ambs8356]

I really hope Penn State regroups, hosts a whiteout at Beaver Stadium, and gives Ohio all they can handle in two weeks.

[@charliecmo]

Check out my post above. I think 2 things can be true at the same time.

[@YooperHatesOhioState]

They’re jealous of us bro

[@charliecmo]

@@YooperHatesOhioState Who is jealous? Us? Two wins against us in 20 years? Y'all won/dominated last year. No excuses. But jealous? Your tolerance in handling success is like that of a teenage girl getting drunk on wine coolers! It's low and you just aren't used to it. lol

[@YooperHatesOhioState]

@@charliecmo 42-27 big ten champs lil bro

[@westonmendez4965]

Re: How good JJ is throwing the ball. He faces MSU pass defense next. He throws for 350+ and hits Roman/CJ/Ronnie/Andrel for at least 2 go-route long balls that probably go for TD’s. You heard it here first. 😉

[@princea5886]

2 long balls wouldn't surprise me. 350+ would. I expect Michigan to be up big, and they will run the ball the entire 2nd half. 15/20 for 200 and 2tds is what I expect out of JJ

[@kevinhonaker5003]

Fingers crossed we stay healthy into November I just don’t see how OSUs defense can stop this running game again, Stroud will be pressured the entire game. If Michigan plays a mistake free game they will walk out with the win.

[@SheistyTheSavior]

Keep smokin bro lmao

[@jeffkoslow9732]

One win in 20 years and they think they are on OSUs level. Fox is clearly trying to prob OSU/Michigan game…

[@drews6573]

@@jeffkoslow9732 Ohio State been very good every year, but only has 1 championship in the last 20 years.

[@baypalobeezy4436]

My boy Joel almost said my Alma Mater Michigan! 🤣🤣🤣 Hail To The Victors! Go Blue!

[@rrpearsall]

Where? He does say we a lot instead of they however ;)

[@baypalobeezy4436]

@@rrpearsall just joking I love Joel and Gus and very happy with my school Michigan being great. Go Blue!

[@number1ace2gaming97]

Harbaugh also learned that there is zero reason to open up the playbook and be flashy when you don't have to...if you can put 400 yards rushing on a team and not have to throw...no point in doing so. That does not mean that JJ can't ball however...

[@shadytnu24]

the ONLY caveat to that is if you DON'T open up the playbook, then when the time comes that you NEED that big throw, you don't have experience doing it in a game. A BIG part of what happened last year in the CFP.

[@jonathanpu7618]

@@shadytnu24 Yeah exactly...I wish they would at least let JJ try a few more deep balls, esp in a lot of the easy games they've had this year

[@jonathanpu7618]

@@shadytnu24 Yeah exactly...I wish they would at least let JJ try a few more deep balls, esp in a lot of the easy games they've had this year

[@ammielcoats9762]

@@shadytnu24 exactly

[@number1ace2gaming97]

@@shadytnu24 Fair enough, however; who says it isn't opened up in practice every day? Why let the comp know it exists if you don't have to?

[@Wolverines77]

Spot on Joel, spot on...

[@jeffreyblue627]

Let’s Go Blue Joel.

[@kyleessex480]

We are as real as it gets. We can beat anyone on any given day, if we play our best.

[@surfprepsales]

what position do you play?

[@kwolf506]

Michigan State is going down hard this year! Paul belongs to Michigan! Go Blue!

[@upbeatproductions7614]

Not lately🤣🤣🤣

[@kwolf506]

@@upbeatproductions7614 we'll see. Michigan is not playing games this year and michigan state is a joke.

[@upbeatproductions7614]

@@kwolf506 No they’re not lmao

[@robertbishop5357]

My biggest concern now is the Michigan state game becoming a let down game. Last year when they lost to a spartan team that clearly was not as good as Michigan it was gut check time. After the PSU game Blake made the statement now it's time to focus on sparty. I hope they do. They need to make this next game even more of a statement game. That statement is that there's a different team now that the Big Ten needs to reckon with.

[@jonw.415]

Yeah I hate mich st..they gonna play hard too ..its not going to be ez

[@scooterbee2777]

They don't have a Kenneth walker on their team to bail them out this year.

[@jamietwigg4845]

Wasn't just Blake with that sentiment, this team is focused on beating Sparty.

[@barrys.3945]

I think and hope when JJs number is called he will answer harbaugh has been keeping it simple for him and the run game has been so dominant they really haven't opened the passing game up yet or even had to

[@billydefrancesco2376]

GO BLUE!!

[@cubkid82]

Agree on not knowing how good JJ is. Harbaugh hasn’t let him loose to throw to all those great receivers. NOTHING deep across the middle. No seam routes to TE’s. Everything is 5-8 yards. Let him throw deeper. AND, let him run more. Especially in RZ. RPO with him faking to #2 and then running to the corner. He’d probably walk in the way the D keys on Blake inside the 5

[@timlamb1156]

Yeah, but you protect him until they need him. He’s not very big, don’t need hits that could knock him out against teams you can just destroy with a pin and pull run game.

[@jameshaney3701]

Wish he'd got that job in Minnesota. Go Bucks!

[@justinsanders3445]

JJ had 300 plus passing and 2 TDs against Indy. Running game wasn't as effective that game. I think he already proved he can carry us on offense when needed. I like Joel but idk what he missed in the Indiana game about JJ. He was Balling.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@oshae248]

him just throwing short routes and can't connect with the deep ball.

[@justinsanders3445]

@@oshae248throwing 77% 3 TDs and 1 pick... I'm taking that All day. Nothing wrong with taking what the D gives you. That was a better Stat line than any of Cades games last year. Deep balls will come, but alot of it is WRs not getting open down field either.

[@Fallout777]

You said it, Ohio St saw the same team that beat them last year. But there's one caveat; this year Michigan has a better quarterback who is a dual threat. Deep throws and he can use his legs.

[@buckeyesl5]

How is he better than Cade? What has he shown? His stats are no different or better than Cades

[@rafsimmz]

@@buckeyesl5 He’s just as good as a game manager , and then has 10x more talent 🤣 Like Joel said , when the QB has to go won them the game , id rather have the athletic big armed guy who can make plays from scratch …

[@surfprepsales]

Don't forget that OSU has a much better defense and the offense is clicking...

[@SoCalPatriot81]

Corum is a mini beast!

[@kyleessex480]

Nah, he’s just a beast

[@SoCalPatriot81]

@@kyleessex480 True. I just call him "mini" cause he's short.

[@deontayoung2274]

as real as it gets

[@jessicamemyselfandi7030]

We got this.. Go blue!

[@mrmalcolmrogers]

I kind of agree with the same style of team but then I don't....this team can hurt you in more than running down your throat and the only setback so far is creating turn overs on defense and special teams!

[@drews6573]

They had some dropped int at least 2 of them.

[@1TotalJabroni]

The way this season is shaping out Michigan seems like they are just a better team. They're better on both sides in the trenches (remember their first loss to Sparty the d-line and run D as a whole got gashed by Kenneth Walker). It's hard to imagine any team gashing them, I was afraid Singleton and Penn State was going to break off some big ones but the Michigan front 7 dominated. They're better stopping the run, they're better at running the ball, they're more explosive running the ball, they're more dynamic at QB, they cover well, they have an excellent special teams and a reliable kicker. It's hard to say there is any weakness on this team, and they're absolutely built to beat Ohio. To do that will be a tall task this year, but it's hard to imagine anything but an all-time great type of match up. It's hard to imagine either team not being undefeated going into it as well.

[@tombailey9104]

Michigan’s balance on offense and the run game improvement from their stellar season last year, you should expect an even wider gap in the matchup with ohio state. They will run straight through them…again.

[@rodrigok1220]

Love smash mouth football 🤣 Do it until they can stop it 🤣 Last year they couldn’t stop it… we’ll see how they stack up this year. Would love to see a win in C-Bus.

[@strategicsage7694]

Way too early to call that. Ohio State isn't the same team as last year either. I think they are better, particularly defensively, and it's a road game not home. At this point I would favor Ohio State - running over them is definitely the way for Michigan to win and it's definitely possible they could do it again, but in terms of total body of work to this time I would put Ohio State as the best team in the country right now. Too early for Michigan to get cocky about that matchup.

[@rickgoldsmith7798]

Lol another delusional scUM sucker 🤣

[@tombailey9104]

No reason to believe the bucks defense is better. Their best win to date is Toledo. Signs during that Gage and Arkansas St where they are not only better but possibly worse.

[@tombailey9104]

Game

[@rob7635]

joel klatt is the man GO BLUE

[@eddiewise4746]

WolverineNation 🏈

[@MoneyIsSilver]

Penn St having a high ranking rushing defense isn't as big of a deal when you look at who they have played. That said, Hayes and Keegan on the O-line seem to have really gelled now and look like they can get the ball moving against anyone. They basically forced Penn St to move linebackers into the box and opened up for sweeps and quick outs. Offensively, as long as McCarthy doesn't force passes I don't think anyone has the personnel to stop Michigan.

[@natestakely1478]

If I dare say it but LBU was a tad short on LB play. I know Corum's going to earn his tally even if its not till 4th qtr. But Mary Land had him cornered for a great deal of the game. Lets face it. The yard stick has and always will be the last conf game. OSU LB are up to the task but DB's????? Plus McDuck will be running like Jesse Owens. That one for you Buckeye fans.

[@erikochoa-kmoch4397]

Did Ohio State actually grow tougher because if not Michigan is beating them by a bigger margin this time around.

[@SR-hf3hx]

They have the same personnel...and they think a new DC matters...it doesn't matter against michigan because they let you know up front we are gonna run right at you, stop it

[@strategicsage7694]

It's a road game, not home like last year. That makes a difference. Also so far I would say Ohio State is improved esp. defensively. Michigan could beat them, but overall I would put Ohio State #1 in the nation based on what they've done so far this year.

[@erikochoa-kmoch4397]

@@strategicsage7694 what have they proved? They haven't played a great team and not any team that I would considered great offensively. They won't really until they play Michigan

[@strategicsage7694]

@@erikochoa-kmoch4397 Same could be said about Michigan. It's all relative. Ohio State doesn't have any game as competitive as Michigan's games against Indiana and Maryland. Every other top team has had closer calls than they have.

[@Kbsantangelo]

@@strategicsage7694 as I'm currently sitting here watching Ohio State play iowa, their offense is overrated. Michigan's defense is as good if not better than theirs. They force CJ Stroud to throw interceptions and make numerous mistakes already. I firmly believe we are going to crush them in their building

[@thewildernessofGod]

First comment is mine! Go Blue!

[@sideeye7958]

Penn wasn't ready! they wasn't ready! Michigan has tasted the promise land. Ohio/Michigan everyone else is preseason.

[@j.k.hinneburg6331]

Michigan is for real

[@dennisasmith1230]

OK as Ohio State fan I think Michigan is a good team. I honestly believe they’re a big threat to anyone in the big 10 but I have to say I don’t believe Penn State just like Notre Dame were supposed to be ranked in the top 10. That’s not trying to take anything from Michigan.

[@jalencampbell718]

I'm a michigan fan and agree with that but I think penn state would wax notre dame on a neutral field

[@stevenselleck5460]

Tbh i think penn st drops to you all and maybe drops one more. They finish 10-3 and might be in the top 15

[@brianwagner9518]

agree bro

[@dennisasmith1230]

@@jalencampbell718 And if Ohio played them one more time they waxed them. Notre Dame was definitely not in top five that’s for sure. 🤦‍♂️

[@jalencampbell718]

@@dennisasmith1230 definitely, osu would fasho wax notre dame if they played again no doubt

[@BarnyWaterg8]

Weren’t you putting Michigan on upset alert all last week?

[@ReginaldForman]

Nah the holes that were left open for michigan was atrocious. The defense was very sloppy and ohio aint gonna give them that all game. Its easy to dominate when the defense gives you 12 foot holes. That being said they played very well defensively.

[@powerg3824]

I think the corners are good, not sure they are lock down status

[@kpf8186]

MSU seems to pull a miracle out of their a$$ every year. Not this year! 52-10, Michigan. Do it!

[@dompolidori5313]

Although UMs DLine is GREAT this year, I would not agree that they're as strong as last year which is the only thing scaring me on the road to Columbus. Their Bully ball running between Corum, Ewards and the strongest OLine in the nation will be extremely powerful to win games the rest of the year. I believe every game of experience JJ gets he will become better and better, as a result he will have more variety and will be able to throw outside of 5-10 yards more confidently like we know he can do

[@tylerivezaj2]

I think they’re stronger against the run this year but the 4 man pass rush isn’t as dominant as last year

[@dompolidori5313]

@@tylerivezaj2 good way of looking at it, I agree

[@calvinhobbes6118]

JJ is still rehabilitating from a torn labrum...Just imagine when his shoulder is 100%.

[@dompolidori5313]

@@calvinhobbes6118 i forgot ab that ngl. I can relate to that... Couldnt imagine being D1 qb after a labrum tear.

[@joeybennett1491]

UM is a solid team. But if you can find a team with an elite DL with depth, you can’t halt that their ground momentum. Few teams have that capability.

[@davidgraham5506]

I DON’T 💯 AGREE ABOUT JJ NOT BEING ABLE TO CARRY. First, I don’t think they will have to face that situation until a hopeful CFP game. That’s because Penn state’s D is better than Ohio state’s. That’s the only great team left on the schedule. And JJ scored Michigan’s only TD in the playoff game against Georgia when he finally got to play.

[@Zigg6411]

Eh, that's wayyyyyy off. Penn St.'s D is certainly not better than OSU's.

[@davidgraham5506]

@@Zigg6411 Its not way off. On paper Ohio state’s is better. That’s on paper. Even the stats on paper aren’t a good source, because the mixed variables such as opponents played is not consistent to each team. These teams are evaluated based on who they played individually rather than all playing the same exact opponents in the same exact conditions. So they will never satisfy or give a universal conclusion. But I can say that Michigan looks more dominant in the run game this year than they did last year and Michigan should be feeling pretty good about their chances against the buckeyes again!

[@Channel--Ai]

Franklin top 2nd tier

[@newfdog9602]

Ryan Day just "S" his pants watching the Penn State beat down!!!

[@TheCollectorCave]

Definitely flashbacks. We may lose in Columbus this year, but that Buckeye team is still all flash and zero toughness. The Big 12 offense they are running is not suited to win championships or win in bad weather.

[@geremywhite7034]

Michigan gets the pass game down a little more they will be official

[@oscarward2685]

Joel klatt...i think they are hiding in McCarthy true talent and keeping it vanilla until the OSU game

[@natejdm463]

100%

[@legorobotics1017]

Definitely the case Why show them what you can do They hid half their plays all last year until the final few games so I’m not worried

[@jacobwalsh8886]

May not even need to if ohio state can't stop this running attack. They legit have the best 1-2 running back punch in the country

[@oshae248]

​@@jacobwalsh8886 nah ohio State still has them beat. lmao

[@oscarward2685]

You can't prepare for what you don't have tape for. The magnitude of this game is real between the two teams...that they will sacrifice individuals stats for the big win. Do trust me, they are practicing for OSU every practice with plays you have not seen this whole season and will not see until November 26th Go blue!

[@newfdog9602]

Imagine OSU getting better recruiting and then getting thumped by Michigan. It looks horrible on them

[@freeone5534]

@Charles Anthony tell me for the people in the back

[@newfdog9602]

@Charles Anthony but we can't talk all time record or last year. Good call. OSU is eating rat poison right now

[@kyleessex480]

@Charles Anthony not last year 😂😂😂 it’s been over 1000 days since Michigan lost to the fuckeyes. Remember that!

[@jalencampbell718]

@@newfdog9602 that's one thing I find hilarious about the buckeyes. History never mattered (only the present) until they dominated for 20 years now the past matters lol

[@newfdog9602]

@@jalencampbell718 😂 and if they lose again this year that program will be in shambles.

[@mattb9291]

GO BLUE!

[@davesnothere8859]

the QB is the best player on a team of great players

[@SR-hf3hx]

1 week at a time...let's dismantle sparty

[@WUDAT]

Happy watching the beatdown of Penn State but 1 game at a time. Week off prepare for MSU for 2 weeks. Refine some plays that opponents haven't seen. Scripting for the next game and at the end of the year. Come with formations that haven't been used to give TDNS something to think about.

[@garyallen5030]

Joel do you still see the "tendencies" you alluded to in Michigan's offensive schemes? I do & so what cause the teams on the field sees them to and can't stop them still nonetheless! Ⓜ️🏈

[@garrettklingshirn7768]

Michigan is good no doubt but the Big Ten is soft outside of OSU and Michigan. Penn State was somewhat lucky to be undefeated still. Just setting up for a top 3-4 match at the end of the year and until then fansbases will just dig in.

[@leetdemon]

They had a bad day alright :D GO BLUE.

[@evadd2]

McCarthy has the potential to be the best Michigan QB since.....yes, Brady. Brady quietly developed into a game winner on a not so great team.

[@patrickhahaha22]

I hope this isn’t a massive jinx

[@akhilkrishnan8878]

The Game on the November 26th will be interesting...I kinda concerned with Michigan's lack of pass rushers. Need to find creative ways to slow down CJ Stroud.

[@heffe40]

Dude Michigan is 9th in the nation in Sacks . What are you talking about?

[@themetropolitansLFGM]

as a michigan fan i worry far less about the pass rush than i do about the DBs. the pass rush has been solid, but the DBs have been mid, and those OSU receivers are something else

[@freeone5534]

@@heffe40 y'all played nobody until Penn state. y'all literally played the three worst teams in CFB LOL

[@heffe40]

@@freeone5534 And who's your team free one?

[@slippery646]

@@freeone5534 so...dismantling the worst teams and then a top 10 team is different how? they have won every single game and have dominated in almost every one of them.

[@camdenjames8351]

penn st also threw it so hard they are way better then what they showed

[@1TotalJabroni]

Michigan needs to absolutely obliterate Sparty. The Spartans have this knack for showing up absolutely JUICED for this match up, Michigan is to them what Ohio is to Michigan. Michigan needs to show up in two weeks and absolutely beat the bricks off of Michigan State. I want it to be entirely one sided, I want it to be ugly, I want Michigan to win 59-0 with 600 total yards. There is no reason to think this game shouldn't be close to that, there is nothing at all to suggest it will even be a contest. But it is college kids, and Michigan State to their credit always finds a way to sneak out a W or make it seem surprisingly close. I just think this is the year for Michigan to run them over, and rub it in their faces! Go blue!

[@upbeatproductions7614]

Wolverweenies haven’t won 59-0 in literally forever lol

[@TheCollectorCave]

It's interesting that Michigan has at least TWO rivals. Not many teams can say that. Hard to think about OSU every day of the year when you know an enemy like MSU is thinking about Michigan every day of the year. Outside of Michigan, who else is OSU or MSU rivals? I think it's a tough balancing act every year for Michigan to focus on both. For this week, please Michigan, focus on Sparty and obliterate them.

[@TheCollectorCave]

@@upbeatproductions7614 Just a few years back they beat Rutgers like 78-0 or some craziness.

[@djbisson9819]

Night game announced for the UofM MSU game. Paybacks incoming.

[@TheCollectorCave]

That atmosphere will be INSANE.

[@djbisson9819]

@@TheCollectorCave Tennessee Bama esk I’m betting.

[@thebighouseA2]

JJ throwing shoulder/arm is not 100%

[@jerrico001]

Give Michigan credit but I have no idea what Penn State was doing. For some odd reason, they decided to play 6 guys in the box for the majority of that game even as they were getting mauled. Maryland, Iowa, and Indiana were at least able to "contain" Michigan's run game as they combined to hold the Wolverines to less than 200 ypg and 4.75 ypc. Someone should tell Manny Diaz that this ain't the ACC. What a feckless game plan against a predominate run team.

[@josephbarr1659]

Michigan is scary again this year. That sucks. At least The Game is in The Shoe this year.

[@deucedeuce3613]

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[@nicksaavedra9046]

Im so glad abc is getting mich vs msu. Im so sick of fox and their commercials

[@zachneiderhouser]

Poor sparty is in trouble

[@harrycojones4273]

Buffalo in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, do not believe any are left in Colorado

[@kennethverkest6717]

If we do lose that game in November against Ohio State we're going down shopping wood let me tell you we're going to go into Columbus and take a piece of their soul go Blue

[@brianwagner9518]

get back to me when the bucks bring you to the wood shed

[@rickgoldsmith7798]

I'll remember this when you're down 28 points in the second quarter. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kennethverkest6717]

@@rickgoldsmith7798 same old Ohio State high-powered passing attack no running game CJ is not going to have time to stand back they're in the pocket the only edge that you guys have in this game is that we will be playing in the shithouse stadium

[@rickgoldsmith7798]

@@kennethverkest6717 just keep proving you know 🍆. Ohio State averages almost 7 yards a carry and 227 yards a game. Your pass rush isn't as good as last year and Stroud threw for 400 yards in that game. Enjoy your delusions for a few more weeks. It's going to be hilarious watching your world crumble under an avalanche of points.

[@joshsturgill9725]

@@kennethverkest6717 lol they got two of the best backs in the country 🤣 look things up before you make comments

[@galehess6676]

Ok. Penn State has a 6th year senior who never improved, and a few skill position players, and lot of holes. They are not a top 10 team. So Michigan beat a top 20 team. So what?

[@TheSpiritualNoob]

I love JJ, but right now he is the reason I don't think they will win a natty this year. If he really clicks before the season is over, my feeling on that may change, but we need a really consistent QB to compliment our running game and he is not there yet. I'm confident he will get there, but will it be this season? That is the question.

[@LuckyLefty92]

How is he not consistent when he leads, or is top 3 in most efficiency stats? We need better playcalling.

[@patrichildebrand2074]

I think he is that guy, so he missed a few throws, and that interception wasn't his fault. Talk about bad luck bouncing off someone's helmet.

[@watchmepop7536]

@@patrichildebrand2074 the only reason it was deflected was because the tight end didnt block his guy properly and that freed him up to tip it, so I agree not really on jj.

[@TeOle150]

It's definitely the play calling thats holding him back

[@patrichildebrand2074]

@@TeOle150 although Harbaugh and the coordinators have not opened him up to the whole playbook yet, I guess it's easing him into it philosophy

[@BillMarion]

But let's be honest, it's also possible that Penn was overranked. I don't know if I've ever seen an O-line open up holes like that. Michigan looked incredible. But the numbers don't add up. It shouldn't have been that easy. Michigan looked too good, and let's not forget that first half. Penn State scored twice due to Michigan blunders, and couldn't use it. Iowa looked ten times better than Penn State against Michigan. With all due respect to Penn State, I'm not sure Michigan's win says as much about Michigan as it does Penn State. As a lifelong Michigan fan, I'd love to be wrong, but I'm betting Michigan will be challenged more over the next four games than they were this past saturday.

[@SR-hf3hx]

Yea but at the same time....last year michigan had less of an offensive line and did the same thing to ohio st....who actually had a top 5 defense from the time they lost to Oregon and before they played michigan

[@BillMarion]

@@SR-hf3hx That's what we're hoping for, right? Maybe I'm being overly cautious with my excitement. (Been a Michigan fan too long lol). I still question Michigan's secondary, and JJ. Yes, JJ is amazing, but his mistakes are disastrous. JJ has to be able to throw the ball on all three levels to beat Ohio State and for Michigan to have any success in the playoff. Unless Michigan's running game is as good as it looked against Penn. And that's just a little too much to expect from here to the end of the season.

[@SR-hf3hx]

@@BillMarion I agree with you 100% totally...on tempering expectations..we have to go 1 week at a time...sparty next then worry about rutgers etc...but I believe in them, their mentality is different than past years (2016, 2018)...I'm confident not cocky....but ohio st they may recruit higher rated players but their styles don't mesh with rugged play ours does...if we can play our game we can beat anyone

[@SR-hf3hx]

@@BillMarion BTW I been a fan since 1990....that's when I could first understand what's going on....the ups the downs and in between...I totally understand you being cautious

[@aarondougherty5666]

I agree Michigan is going have To start beating state as well

[@volsboy672]

Lot's of teams look good until they play an elite SEC team in the playoffs. Those elite SEC teams just have more athletes on the field. The Buckeyes are the closest in talent because they recruit like an SEC team.

[@edmundfreeman7203]

Michigan gets to prove if they are better than Ohio State.

[@TheCollectorCave]

Proved it last year. And in the overall series.

[@realbuckeye9716]

@@TheCollectorCave lets see this yr hopefully not.

[@24kzay482]

“Elite cbs” 😂 name the best wr they’ve “locked down” this season

[@jeffxdogg]

All of them.

[@mathewfullerton8577]

@@jeffxdogg Really? Then how did Iowa, the 131st ranked offense, 122nd ranked passing offense, who are only averaging 138.6 in their other 5 games, pass for 246 yards? Maryland went for 269. They really haven't been tested and still gave up some yardage to those two teams. They still have work to do to be ready for OSU. Hopefully, they get it done.

[@realbuckeye9716]

or good wrs

[@mikefisher474]

Didn't you say Penn State was a terrible matchup for Michigan? You did call Tenn and Utah, I have to give you that.

[@brianb5810]

Playing calling for Penn State was F-, just horrible go back and watch, horrible.

[@granthub8706]

Can't wait to watch Michigan steamroll OSU again this year, will be even sweeter this time at the Toilet Seat.

[@kc67webb]

Joel no offense but we already know as Michigan fans you don't particularly care for Michigan. Even last year not even being rank.

[@mathewfullerton8577]

Fifth-ranked but playing either cupcakes (Ohio, Northwestern, Central Michigan), a passing team (Purdue, who rushed for only 61 yards but passed for 365 and scored 31 points) or Auburn, a 3-4 team who ran for 119 and passed for 296. Maybe that ranking should be adjusted for who they have played.

[@strategicsage7694]

Penn State was 10th, not 5th. I think their ranking was appropriate for who they'd played and how they did against them. Every week reveals new info.

[@mathewfullerton8577]

@@strategicsage7694 Joel said PSU came in with the fifth ranked rushing defense. That is what I was saying may have been a bit of an illusion given who they played and how they did. All my statistics were about their rushing defense.

[@strategicsage7694]

@@mathewfullerton8577 Ahh I see what you mean. Well yards rankings are inherently highly flawed metrics to begin with IMO, but I don't know any realistic way to adjust them to competition. I.e. how do you decide whether a team getting a lot of yards rushing (or whatever) is a credit to the offense or a bad stat for the defense? It also depends on what else is going on in the game. If you're ahead early, the other team is going to pass more and get fewer rushing yards, which says almost nothing about their rushing attack or your rushing defense. So yeah - it's not a bad idea in theory, but I don't think there's any good way to make such adjustments. Yards/attempt doesn't really do it either, because there's quite a bit that doesn't capture.

[@Zigg6411]

Pft... Penn St sucks. No way were they a top 10 team. Franklin has been there long enough to recruit better guys to play in the trenches. Expect the Nits to lose a couple more games....at least. Michigan looks great. But they'll eventually have to beat teams that will force it to beat them with the pass. That will come against OSU and the likes of Georgia and Bama. But the B1G looks weak. Actually, it looks like it did in the 70s. Big 2 and the little 12.

[@joelp5093]

There weren’t many Franklin apologists left and I think he lost a lot of his die hards on Saturday.

[@frozenyeti253]

James Franklin is a joke, numbers don’t lie, he doesn’t beat Ohio state, Michigan, Michigan state. He’s is also 3-7 record after a bye at Penn state.

[@RyanDaysBeard]

Joel stop it