What Jim Harbaugh said after Michigan's big win over Minnesota
Despite some concerns on the offensive side of the football heading into the season opener, Michigan looked like a veteran team against Minnesota on Saturday night.
The Wolverines were dominant on both sides of the football on Saturday night, taking down the rival Gophers 49-24 to retain the Little Brown Jug. It was a balanced offensive performance for Michigan, which totaled 253 yards on the ground and 225 yards through the air.
Michigan’s defense was also stellar, shutting down Minnesota’s rushing attack and holding the Gophers to just 129 yards on the ground. The front line was also to get into the backfield quite often and either sack or get pressure on Tanner Morgan.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh was pleased with his team’s performance on Saturday. The Wolverines start the season 1-0 heading into a rivalry game with Michigan State next weekend.
Here’s what Harbaugh said after the win:
Harbaugh: “Our backs, all of them played really well. I don’t know who all scored touchdowns. It seemed like a lot of them.”
— Eric Rutter (@EricRutterWD) October 25, 2020
Harbaugh on big play ability: said he predicted about 9-12 different momentum changes in the game tonight.
Michigan delivered most of those tonight.
— Eric Rutter (@EricRutterWD) October 25, 2020
Jim Harbaugh, "I believe in them and trust them…and I wanted to see them let it rip." #GoBlue
— Michigan Football – UMGoBlue (@UMGoBlog) October 25, 2020
Jim Harbaugh: "Joe was great. First time starting, on the road against a really good team, big Saturday night stage, the whole shebang. He was as cool as a cucumber. He handled everything with aplomb."
— Orion Sang (@orion_sang) October 25, 2020
Jim Harbaugh on Kwity Paye and Aidan Hutchinson: "They really are the identity of our defense in so many ways."
— Orion Sang (@orion_sang) October 25, 2020
Harbaugh on OL: The protection was great. There was a real, firm pocket the entire day. Joe could always step up. He was clean the entire time. The only time he was getting hit was when he was running the ball.
— Orion Sang (@orion_sang) October 25, 2020
Harbaugh: “I really trusted our team. I believe in them that way and every way. It’s a really high character team that’s been through a lot. It’s well documented.”
— Eric Rutter (@EricRutterWD) October 25, 2020
Harbaugh: “I really trusted our team. I believe in them that way and every way. It’s a really high character team that’s been through a lot. It’s well documented.”
— Eric Rutter (@EricRutterWD) October 25, 2020
#Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh effusive in his praise for QB Joe Milton, repeatedly noting his poise, calmness and accuracy. Harbaugh said Milton's first start essentially went according to script.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) October 25, 2020
Harbaugh said Nordin was working through something, got healthy, then a setback during week Said he will be fine and ready
— angelique (@chengelis) October 25, 2020
