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Michigan football's cure to passing game may be to pepper Nico Collins

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Michigan Wolverines football coach Jim Harbaugh speaks to the media after the 38-7 win over Maryland on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press

Whenever Michigan football needs a big play, it can usually count on Nico Collins.

Collins, a junior receiver, has been the Wolverines' top downfield threat the past two seasons. He ranks second on the team this year in catches and receiving yards with 22 receptions for 439 yards, and his three receiving touchdowns and average of 20 yards per catch (which ranks No.