There was a sizable turnover between the roster and coaching staff from a year ago to now, many of which have no experience in the battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy.
One of those coaches is linebackers coach Alex Whittingham. On Wednesday with the media, he shared how all the new faces are learning about the intensity and physicality of the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry.
“Mr. Jansen came in and he was great, gave us the whole background,” Whittingham said on Wednesday of Jon Jansen, former Michigan offensive lineman who spoke with the team this week. “I’ve been a college football fan for a while.