Throw out the Minnesota Vikings drama, forget the coordinator departures, and let go of the recruiting frustrations — the 2022 season is finally here, and the reigning Big Ten champion Michigan Wolverines begin their quest to retain the conference crown. Claiming the trophy will be a difficult task given the amount of turnover on defense, but optimism is high to open the season.
Before the Wolverines can begin this journey, they first must get through a drab non-conference schedule that features three lower-tier teams coming to Ann Arbor, starting with Colorado State on Saturday.