Happy New Year: Michigan 27, Alabama 20 - ROSE BOWL CHAMPIONS

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The most watched non-NFL sporting event in the last 5 years was a sloppy, mistake-filled mess that contained a laundry list of reasons to point to when Michigan fell short. Except they didn’t. Utter domination by the defensive line, a superior gameplan, and Blake Corum’s giant heart led the Michigan Wolverines past the Alabama Crimson Tide, 27-20 in overtime, adding “Rose Bowl Champions” to the list of accomplishments and securing a spot in the National Championship game next Monday. Great to see so many old friends from out on the west coast…and made about 10000 new friends in the stands. We will see you all in Houston.

Bama is on the Clock: Michigan 26, Iowa 0

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An amazing day of shrimp cocktail eating, bar hopping, and not letting Iowa score a single damn point. Michigan continued their historic dominance over the conference, winning its third straight Big Ten Championship, shooting up to the top of both polls, and securing the #1 seed in the College Football Playoff. 2023 came and went without a single Michigan defeat. But the job’s not done. To be the man you’ve got to beat the man. Michigan vs. Alabama in the Rose Bowl on January 1. LFG.

End of Days: Michigan 30, Ohio State 24

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It’s probably never going to be like this again. Not exactly, at least. Michigan-Ohio State will give way a bit to new team arrivals from the West Coast, a division-less 1 vs 2 Big Ten Championship game, and a 12-team CFP. So while The Game will still be The Game, the future team on the losing end will have a lot more options. Lower stakes for sure.

But on Saturday, on the biggest stage with everything on the line, including public perception of 3 years of team legacy, Michigan took the best shot from a very talented squad from Columbus and sent them home empty handed. Michigan defeated Ohio State for the third consecutive year, 30-24, in a decidingly TEAM manner. No superstars, no standout player of the game, just a win. Onward.

Way Back When-sday is Going Streaking!

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November 22, 1997: Been holding on to this one for a while. This is Captain Michigan, Today is his birthday. 26 years ago today he agreed to run naked down the main drag in Manchester if Michigan beat Ohio State. He is nothing if not a man of his word. This picture was taken just after Michigan defeated Ohio State for the third straight year, locking in an undefeated regular season and a trip to the Rose Bowl en route to a National Championship. More from that day and beyond on the game page.

Maryland Occurred: Michigan 31, Maryland 24

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Michigan beat Maryland by seven. Same as they did last year. It was a struggle in the week prior to The Game. Same as it was last year. Last year was pretty good. Let’s do the same this Saturday as we did last year.