Michigan can’t overlook Michigan State
It may have been just a little bit funny to watch Mel Tucker lose to Rutgers in his head-coaching debut, but if I’m being honest, I’d rather Michigan State was coming into this game off a win.
After winning on the road, on national TV and having everyone tell the Wolverines how great they are, I worry a little about them looking past Michigan State, a team that did just lose to Rutgers.
Aidan Hutchinson: I didn't watch the MSU game live; I watched it earlier this morning. We can't underestimate them — it's a rivalry game and doesn't matter who they lost to or who we beat. It's about who shows up on Saturday.
— TheWolverine.com (@TheWolverineOn3) October 26, 2020
Aidan Hutchinson and other leaders have said all the right things and there’s no question that the leadership on this team is stronger than in year’s past, just look at Ben Mason’s pre-game speech.
Jim Harbaugh says FB Ben Mason addressed the team before Joe Milton's first start. The message: "Joe, this is your night. We're going to block, we’re going to catch, we’re going to do everything in our power to make you successful."
— Austin Meek (@byAustinMeek) October 26, 2020
Obviously, things went really bad for the Spartans last week with seven turnovers. It was a complete debacle but things can’t get worse can they?
As far as the Spartans are concerned, this game is essentially their season. If they win, no matter what happens, it will be a success and that nothing-to-lose mentality is always concerning.
The Wolverines also have a ranked opponent on the docket next week (Indiana), so yes, I’m slightly worried about Michigan football overlooking Michigan State for Indiana.
Boy, things have changed in the Big Ten East haven’t they?