Michigan Football vs Wisconsin: Important Takeaways from the Wolverines Win

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The Michigan football team survived against Wisconsin on Saturday and here are three important takeaways from the Wolverines 14-7 win.

Coming into Saturday’s showdown with No.8 Wisconsin, Michigan football hadn’t defeated a top-10 team in eight years. But, thanks a clutch catch by Amara Darboh, the Wolverines outlasted the Badgers and captured a huge 14-7 victory.

For weeks, even months now, Michigan football fans have been dying to know how good their team is and while Saturday’s game left some questions, UM finally proved it can beat a big-time opponent.

Wisconsin may not be Ohio State or Alabama, but the Badgers remain one of the better teams in the Big Ten and beating them at home was a must for UM.

The game wasn’t pretty. In fact, at times, it was ugly.

Coming in, many expected an old-fashioned Big Ten battle and that’s exactly what took place at the Big House.

In truth, Michigan dominated many aspects of the game.

The Wolverines out-gained the Badgers 349-159. The Michigan defense also intercepted freshman quarterback Alex Hornibrook three times, including an incredible one-handed pick by Jourdan Lewis in the final minutes to seal the win.

Ultimately, Michigan football got through its first test of the season and although they didn’t pass with flying colors, they passed nonetheless. A win is a win and when it gets you to 5-0 and gets you a win over a top-10 team, style points don’t matter. The W is all that counts.

Here are three takeaways from Michigan’s win over Wisconsin.