1. We played them in their house the yewts did not.
2. It was the first game of the season and the yewts had a senior QB seasoned RB and offense Michigan did not. New offenses get better as they get more comfortable with the new coaches and system. They are definitely a better offensive team now.
3. We played the hardest schedule in college football to that date the yewts had not not after seeing the PAC they will not play a tougher 4 game stretch.