Michigan Football: What we learned from Wolverines win over Rutgers

What took Harbaugh so long to go to Peters

While we learned that the offense does have a quarterback capable of moving the chains, we also learned a play that could continue to give the Michigan defense trouble.

For the second straight week, a wildcat formation gave Michigan football issues, as wide receiver Janarion Grant took a direct snap and broke off a 65-yard touchdown run, tying the game at 7-7.

Besides that, the Wolverines dominated defensively. They allowed just 195 yards and even with the big run, still held Rutgers to 94 yards rushing and 3.1 yards per carry. Rashan Gary and Maurice Hurst both had one sack and two tackles for loss, while Chase Winovich had 1.5 of each.

It was a dominant performance, but soon, Michigan football will need to show it can stop the Wildcat, because it will continue to be tested.

Questions that remain

The one question many Michigan football fans should be asking is why did it take so long for Harbaugh to go to Peters?

Peters didn’t have a lot of game experience coming in, but he looked like a seasoned vet. He’s nifty in the pocket and he doesn’t wait to throw the football. Michigan has talented playmakers and now with Peters, they have someone who can get them the ball.

It curious why Harbaugh stuck with O’Korn so long. You have to wonder if Peters could have made the difference against Michigan State or made things more competitive against Penn State?

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Obviously, we will never know. Also beating Rutgers isn’t much different than getting a win over the MAC. There are bigger games ahead, like Saturday vs Minnesota and we will start getting a better idea then if Peters really is the real deal or not.