THE BLUE PRINT: A podcast on the Michigan Wolverines

What Went Wrong vs USC? | Michigan’s Ugly Loss, QB Breakdown & Washington Preview

THE BLUE PRINT: A podcast on the Michigan Wolverines

Show Notes

On this episode of The Blue Print, the guys dive into Michigan’s disappointing loss to USC and break down why the Wolverines looked so bad on both sides of the ball. Devin gives his QB evaluation and what needs to change moving forward, while Jake takes a hard look at the defense and how it got exposed.

The guys also turn the page and preview next week’s matchup against Washington — what Michigan has to fix, and how they can bounce back.

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