The performance of the Michigan football program has been the surprise of the 2015 season, and college football fans want to know if the sudden resurgence could possibly lead Jim Harbaugh’s team to beat Michigan State or Ohio State this year. Just one month ago, the mere thought of a Wolverines victory in either rivalry matchup was nothing more than a pipe dream. After all, MSU quarterback Connor Cook has guided the Spartans to 23- and 24-point victories over the last two years. Michigan State has won six of the last seven series meetings. That pesky school in Ohio? Oh, the Buckeyes are merely the reigning national champions of the Football Bowl Subdivision. Plus, 10 of the last 11 matchups have ended in Ohio State’s favor. But the 2015 edition of the Wolverines is different. Both opposing coaches and analysts have taken notice. BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall: “In my opinion, that was the best team we’ve played this season. Not only physically, but execution-wise.” — Mark Snyder (@Mark__Snyder) September 26, 2015 “There’s an edge to this Harbaugh team, one I didn’t think he’d be able to bottle in his first season,” Bleacher Report’s Adam Kramer said. A lackluster offense doomed the 5-7 campaign in 2014, especially during the 35-11 loss to Michigan State…
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