The second half of Michigan’s schedule is difficult, but has a balance that spaces out the three most important games of their season.
While Indiana, Maryland, and Northwestern pose little threat on paper to the Wolverines, trap games and upsets do happen (see: Iowa, 2016). Michigan State, Ohio State, and Penn State have been circled on calendars since the spring.
Michigan has not beaten Penn State since 2018, Ohio State since 2011, and Jim Harbaugh is a disappointing 3-3 against Michigan State during his tenure.
How do these opponents stack up?