5 things we learned from Michigan Football’s loss to Georgia

5. The future is bright

One of the best things about the second half of the Orange Bowl was that Michigan football fans caught a glimpse of the future and not just in McCarthy at quarterback.

Donovan Edwards hauled in a 44-yard pass that set up a goal-to-go situation for Michigan, and while that drive didn’t put points on the board, the next one did.

McCarthy found Andrel Anthony, another freshman, for a 35-yard score, and after those two connected for a TD against MSU, you can see a lot more of those coming in the future.

Edwards is going to be an absolute star and the 2022 recruiting class is bringing even more talent to Ann Arbor, especially in the secondary and at wide receiver.

Most of the offensive line should return and the defense should be anchored by Mazi Smith, Chris Hinton, Mike Morris, Jaylen Harrell, DJ Turner, Rod Moore, RJ Moten, Junior Colson, Nikai Hill-Green, and others.

So I believe coach Harbaugh when he says this is just the beginning. Michigan has just reached a championship level and the idea is there to stay there as long as possible.

And with McCarthy, Edwards, and other talents, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Wolverines back in the College Football Playoff sometime in the near future.

For now though, remember the 2021 season fondly, because as Harbaugh said, it was one of the greatest seasons in the history of Michigan football.