- This is a terrific football game. Michigan is hanging tough, and to be honest, I thought the Wolverines would get clocked by South Carolina.
- On Michigan's TD drive, that was the best I've seen Devin Gardner play in a certain sense. This is a truly good defense Michigan is facing today, not Minnesota, Northwestern and Iowa, and he made some big-time throws on the drive, particularly the one that netted a TD. Best sign yet from him. But he is lacking some consistency with passing. He needs to be more consistent and accurate. I would expect that come after a full off-season as the No.1 QB.
- The Wolverines' biggest strength is their linebackers. Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison is playing to that strength by crowding the line of scrimmage. But the downside to such aggression is it can lead to getting burned by big plays down the field. It's happened twice already to the Wolverines' defense. Yet, it's their only chance.
- The most underrated Michigan recruit from the Rich Rodriguez era was wide receiver Drew Dileo. He does a lot of good thing to help the Wolverines win football games.