5 things we learned from Michigan football’s third straight Big Ten title
The special teams are special
Iowa usually dominates the kicking game. Yet, on Saturday, that wasn’t the case. An 84-yard punt return by Semaj Morgan in the second quarter changed the game.
It allowed Michigan to grab a 10-0 lead which would prove to be insurmountable. It was the first time Morgan had returned a punt and it certainly should lead to more opportunities.
Whether it’s been as a runner or receiver, Morgan has been special with the ball in his hands, and kudos to Jay Harbaugh for giving him a shot.
Harbaugh deserves credit for more than that though. James Turner continues to be as money as Jake Moody went a perfect 7-for-7 against Ohio State and in the Big Ten championship game with a pair of 50-yard makes.
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The coverage units were great and anytime you can escape a game without Iowa blocking a kick, it’s a good day. It was also another reminder that Michigan is elite in all three phases, which is just another reason this team is now favored to win the national title.