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What Jim Harbaugh said as Michigan shifts focus to Indiana
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Michigan has to gather itself after losing the Paul Bunyan Trophy to Michigan State, and shift its focus to Indiana. The matchup hasn’t given the Wolverines a lot of trouble throughout the years.
The Wolverines have a 59-10 record agains the Hoosiers all-time. However, last year’s game ended with Indiana on top 38-21, ending a 24 game losing streak for the Hoosiers.
The Wolverines dominated the Spartans early on, getting off to a 30-14 lead in the third quarter. Michigan was outscored 23-3 in the final two quarters and ended up losing 37-33.
Michigan’s run game got shut down by Michigan State. The Spartans limited Hassaan Haskins to 59 yards rushing and Blake Corum to just 45 yards rushing.
This could explain why Cade McNamara threw for more passing yards than usual. McNamara threw for 383 yards passing with two touchdowns and a late interception that won the game for Michigan State.
Freshman receiver Andrel Anthony also had a monster game for the Wolverines, bringing in six catches for 155 yards receiving and two scores.
Jim Harbaugh talked about how to move on from a loss like that, plus some key moments in the game that shifted the momentum for Michigan State, and more.
Here’s what he had to say at his press conference on Monday:
“We want to play JJ. We feel he adds to our chances of winning.” Harbaugh said first fumble was ball security issue, but did “everything he was asked to do” on second one.
Harbaugh also said McNamara made not only the best throws of his career on Saturday, but best throws period
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) November 1, 2021
Asked Harbaugh about the second fumble. Was it a miscommunication w Corum? Said “Blake should have securely taken the ball” knowing it was coming to him
— angelique (@chengelis) November 1, 2021
Jim Harbaugh on Michigan’s red zone woes: “It’s a big one every week and every game. You want to win that. That’s an edge you want to win.”
“This past game it was too low of a percentage when we got into the red zone, both offensively and defensively.”
— Daniel Dash (@DanielDash_) November 1, 2021
“That’s the way I woke up today, determined. … It’s a new day, a new week, a new four-game season. Let’s get after it.” -Jim Harbaugh on the team needing to win out the rest of the way.
— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) November 1, 2021
“Going to be defined by what has already taken place. What’s most important is what they do this Saturday. And the Saturday after that…get back prepare for the next opponent. Determined to attack with resolve that it’s a new season. A new day, week, four-game season.” — Harbaugh
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) November 1, 2021
Jim Harbaugh on rebounding from a loss: “My approach is very similar to a fighter getting knocked out. Get up, referee wipes your gloves, and you come back even more determined with even more resolve.” pic.twitter.com/9RaWbLbPtw
— Daniel Dash (@DanielDash_) November 1, 2021
Per Jim Harbaugh, Hassan Haskins was voted an alternate captain before the season. Once Ronnie Bell had his surgery, Haskins has been out there as the team’s fourth captain.
— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) November 1, 2021
“More will be added to his playlist. He’s responded each and every time.” — Harbaugh’s take on freshman WR Andrel Anthony
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) November 1, 2021
Harbaugh opens today answer questions about defensive substitutions. Says that they can’t sub like they did when opponent is in tempo.
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) November 1, 2021
Harbaugh says Donovan Edwards is working through something right now
— Adam Schnepp (@aeschnepp) November 1, 2021
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