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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Putting aside distractions

The game before the Ohio State game always worries me. This Michigan football team has a lot of other things to worry about, but you can bet they have the Ohio State game circled.

I am worried about Maryland though. This team has been adding talent and they were leading Ohio State in the second half before the wheels fell off.

If the Wolverines aren’t focused or aren’t at their best, Maryland can make this game competitive. A loss wouldn’t hurt Michigan in the Big Ten title race — next week’s game is for the Big Ten East title regardless — but the Wolverines can’t afford a loss in the playoff chase.

A loss would mean that Michigan might not control its destiny going into the final week of the season. That’s not where the Wolverines want to be.

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So hopefully, they can put aside the distractions once again and play a solid game on the the road.

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