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Unlike other programs, Michigan football wants 'marquee' games

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Some head coaches act like they are scared to play good teams in non-conference games, but not Michigan football or head coach Sherrone Moore.

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images | Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

One of the worst things about Big Ten Media Days was listening to coaches complain about having to play good teams.

USC head coach Lincoln Riley basically said that USC would continue to play the Notre Dame game, but only if there were guaranteed playoff berths, otherwise, essentially, it wouldn't be worth it.