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Michigan Football: 3 takeaways from the punishment of Purdue

By Nick Popio

Nov 4, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) passes in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) passes in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 4, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh on the sideline in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

3. A top 10 tilt in Happy Valley is on the horizon

The excuses for Michigan football not playing anyone officially ends next Saturday. The Wolverines will travel into a stripe out, not a white out, where immense pressure will be on James Franklin to beat a top-five team on his home field.

This could be his last chance to do so if the fanbase has anything to say about it.

The Nittany Lions offense disappeared in the Ohio State affair. Michigan’s defense is arguably better than Ohio State’s, but Penn State will be at home this time around.

It will all depend on how Drew Allar does. He was 18-42 with a 27.9 passer rating. He was 50% in mop-up duty when he saw action in the Big House in 2022.

Michigan’s defense hasn’t allowed any quarterback to gain any rhythm against them all season. Bowling Green’s signal callers had the best completion percentage, but they also threw two interceptions.

Next. Highlights, Gut reactions from win over Purdue. dark

Allar has only thrown one interception leading up to next Saturday’s clash. Something has to give between these two brand names.

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