ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit boldly suggested Michigan might wave “the white flag” and avoid playing arch-rival Ohio State. Michigan has held virtual football activities the last two days while awaiting confirmation of presumptive positive COVID-19 tests.
It is unclear whether Michigan, which has not had a COVID issue this season, will play its final home game on Saturday against Maryland. The Wolverines finish the regular season at Ohio State on Dec. 12, and the Big Ten will have a bonus cross-over game the following week as well as the Big Ten championship game on Dec.