ANN ARBOR, Mich. — There are five stages of grief, and they go in this order: denial, bargaining, anger, depression, and acceptance. For years, Michigan football lived in acceptance that it was the inferior team to Ohio State, losing time and time and time again. And probably again after that. Even when expected to win in years like 2016 and 2018, Michigan would find a way to lose. And while fans were rightfully frustrated, they understood their lot, given that repetition tends to breed familiarity. However, starting in 2021, the roles changed. On their way to their birthright, Ohio State forgot to win The Game, allowing Michigan to sneak in there and steal one. This despite being the higher-rated team expected to make its umpteenth visit to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship Game with a subsequent College Football Playoff appearance. In the aftermath of Michigan’s unlikely 42-27 win over OSU,…
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