Wolverines vow to keep working after deflating loss to Spartans

Ann Arbor — Where is Michigan now emotionally, coach Jim Harbaugh, was asked shortly after losing to in-state rival and huge underdog, Michigan State.

Most could guess his response, but there are more tangible answers to that question. Michigan is 1-1 after winning last week at Minnesota, which appears to be a marginal-at-best team, and then losing its home opener to Michigan State, 27-24, at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. The Wolverines were three-touchdown-plus favorites, and the score was closer than the game.

The Wolverines offense looked out of sync most of the time, its first-year quarterback Joe Milton in too many third-and-long situations working behind an inexperienced offensive line…