We're There (Michigan 52, Rutgers 17)

It's time for Michigan to be one of those teams.

It feels odd to get clarity after a Rutgers game. You typically think "Rutgers" and your mind immediately goes back to 2016's 78-0 throttling of a lowly Big Ten doormat. That performance, despite being 7 years ago, has become the standard. And while 2022's Rutgers isn't exactly a title contender, with Greg Schiano back at the helm, they are light years from where they were previously.

For the first 30 minutes on Saturday night in Piscataway, it wasn't easy. In fact it was a frustrating grind. Maybe the all of the drama from the Michigan State game was still a distraction? Maybe there was a bit of overconfidence on Michigan's part? Maybe a few…