It’s the penultimate regular-season game, and it’s clear that Michigan football won’t throw to its tight ends, run outside zone, or have audibles. Why? Because they, in order, don’t want to, can’t, and know better.
That’s not to say that the Michigan football offense doesn’t know how or have the personnel to do it. Chip Lindsey, et al, has had success doing the first two, and the third is filed under “we’ll do that next year.” That’s not to say these won’t happen in the final game against OSU, but when you weigh all the factors, this week’s game plan will be as conservative as a navy suit, white button-down, dark tie, and black loafers.