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What the non-conference schedule taught us about Michigan

Non-conference play is finished, takes have been flying all over the place like the cows in Twister, and a quarter of the 2021 Michigan football season is already in the books.

The Wolverines are undefeated and have won by an average of just under 36 points per game. But questions persist despite the early season success.

Can Michigan run the ball against better competition? Can Cade McNamara consistently throw the ball when need be? How good is Mike Macdonald’s defense?

While those questions will be answered in due time, these are three things that non-conference play taught us about Team 142.