Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said he didn’t have a chance to watch Michigan State’s opener but is certain the Spartan’s seven turnovers in their season-opening loss were an anomaly.
The 13th-ranked Wolverines, coming off a 49-24 victory at Minnesota last Saturday night, have their home opener at Michigan Stadium on Saturday with a noon kickoff against in-state rival Michigan State. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is restricted to family members.
MSU, in Mel Tucker’s first game as head coach, lost 38-27 to Rutgers. Of those seven turnovers, five were fumbles. Michigan exited the Minnesota game plus-two in turnover margin as the Gophers had an interception and fumble.