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Michigan defender backs teammate on targeting call: 'It's football, I'd do the same'

Michigan football fans weren't happy with the targeting penalty called on linebacker Jaishawn Barham in the second half of the Wolverines 34-17 win over New Mexico.

As it turns out, Michigan football players aren't happy about it either.

Michigan’s Jaishawn Barham got called for targetting after a lengthy review.

That seemed to be a questionable call at best. It is no doubt very costly for Michigan next week.

VIDEO: @cfbonfox pic.twitter.com/9TycxvDzcr— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) August 31, 2025

Brandyn Hillman, a starting safety for the Wolverines, who intercepted a pass in the Michigan win, didn't hold back when talking to reporters after the game, according to Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press.