A notable change happened during Michigan’s game against Rutgers. The first three games of the season new offensive coordinator Josh Gattis was in the box calling plays. For the tilt against the Scarlet Knights, Gattis patrolled the sideline instead.
While it is a definite change on gameday, the move was something that made the Michigan players comfortable, being able to talk to their coach face to face just like they do each day in practice.
“Coach Gattis is on the sideline every day in practice, so I think it’s just something we’re used to. I really liked it, I think all the other guys liked it too,” quarterback Shea Patterson said.