5 things to watch for Michigan football vs. Maryland

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 14: Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines is seen on the sideline during the second half of a college football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 52-7. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) /

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Nov 11, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports /

Containing Taulia Tagovailoa

If Michigan football is going to leave College Park with a win, the Wolverines will need to do a solid job against Taulia Tagovailoa.

Tagovailoa has struggled against Michigan in the past and has averaged just under 200 yards per game. He’s got two touchdowns and three interceptions against the Wolverines.

Maryland got a big win last week against Nebraska, but Tagovailoa wasn’t perfect. He’s completing 64 percent of his passes this season for the Terps. He also has 22 touchdown passes to his credit, as well as eight interceptions.

Michigan is likely the best pass defense Tagovailoa will face this season. He also led the Terps to just 15 points against Penn State. It’s hard to see Maryland getting 20 on Saturday.

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