Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh learned of his three-game suspension on the plane ride to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Big Ten released its decision Friday, citing the Wolverines’ coach for breaking sportsmanship rules against on-site scouting of future foes’ play-call signs.
In stepped offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, who took over for Harbaugh during Saturday’s top-10 premier feature.
The winner would remain alive for a trip to the conference championship.
Entering Saturday, college football insiders looked at Michigan’s rushing struggles this season and Penn State’s No. 1-ranked rushing defense. Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy will need a big game passing, right?
Nope.
Without their head coach and virtually no passing game, Twitter users reacted to the way the No. 3 Wolverines ran over the No.10 Nittany Lions, 24-15, Saturday at Beaver Stadium.
It didn’t’ come easy, but Michigan running back Blake Corum finished with 145 yards on 26 carries and two rushing touchdowns. He averaged 5.6 yards per carry against a defense that had surrendered just 60.3 yards per game during their opening nine outings …
Football Guy.#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/Rvr5EeERRb
— Funhouse (@BackAftaThis) November 11, 2023
Despite having a Heisman Trophy-level QB, the Wolverines ran the ball on 32 consecutive plays to ice the Big Ten contest. According to ESPN, it was the longest streak by any non-service academy since 2018 …
Blake Corum on the breakaway, JJ watching in the distance pic.twitter.com/A0oyzqsENj
— Patrick Barron (@BlueBarronPhoto) November 11, 2023
As acting head coach, Moore improved to 2-0. He reacted emotionally to the top-10 road win …
Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore breaks down in tears and thanks Jim Harbaugh during his post game interview… ❤️
“I want to thank Coach Harbaugh, I love you man. I love the shit out of you man.”
— Laking (@LakingBall) November 11, 2023
The Happy Valley “Stripe Out” pregame scene …
This atmosphere >> 😍😍#FOXFieldPass | @PennStateFball pic.twitter.com/vfAerI3DGG
— Big Noon Kickoff (@BNKonFOX) November 11, 2023
Penn State/Michigan attracted Beaver Stadium’s second largest crowd …
WE ARE… ◻️🟦◻️🟦◻️ pic.twitter.com/LjnZaj2DyV
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) November 11, 2023
Penn State released a special pre-game message to our military veterans …
Thank you to our veterans who served for our country. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/NNUM6guFGZ
— Penn State Athletics (@GoPSUsports) November 11, 2023
Moore gathered the troops together one last time before kickoff …
Almost that time pic.twitter.com/L4nS18EObA
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) November 11, 2023
Trailing 3-0 early in the second quarter, Corum continued climbing up the program’s all-time rushing TD list. His 3-yard run Saturday was his 48th, moving past Tyron Wheatley for sole possession of second place, seven behind Anthony Thomas’ 55 …
TD 17 on the year for Blake! pic.twitter.com/ZBIxBzTTEm
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) November 11, 2023
Corum’s scamper helped re-shape the Wolverines’ second-half game plan …
Blake Corum is a problem 😤@UMichFootball pic.twitter.com/pIG0ESPCxT
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 11, 2023
Stumbling through the season, “The Don” had been waiting to break out. He did Saturday, compiling 52 yards on 10 rushes, highlighted by a 22-yard TD run, giving the Wolverines a 14-3 advantage with 6:07 left until halftime …
Donovan broke free and sprinted to the end zone! pic.twitter.com/f8sbNTEGu9
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) November 11, 2023
Converting on a key fourth-down play, Penn State closed the first half with a TD drive, but its 2-point conversion attempt failed …
DREW ALLAR TAKES IT HIMSELF @PennStateFball finds the end zone ⚡️#sponsoredby @Wendys pic.twitter.com/gNM73GSxiA
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 11, 2023
At the half: U-M 14, Penn St. 9 …
Up at the break! pic.twitter.com/6WmBj3Wf9r
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) November 11, 2023
Michigan capitalized on the game’s first “sudden change,” marching 45 yards on 13 plays. The drive was capped by James Turner’s 22-yard field goal, which extended the Wolverines’ lead to 17-9 …
Fumble and @UMichFootball comes up with it! pic.twitter.com/IO138pmYN5
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 11, 2023
After the Wolverines’ defense held on fourth down, Corum’s 30 yarder, his first TD run beyond five yards this season, proved to be an explanation mark …
College Football 🔥 RB Blake Corum sealed the W for Michigan over Penn State ! He goes for 145 yds and 2 TDs! Wolverines 24 -15 #CollegeGameDay #Michigan #PennState #Harbaugh
pic.twitter.com/o1LftQo8yA— Bastards of Fantasy (@LABastards) November 11, 2023
Questions will mount after the Penn State fans voiced their displeasure several times in the second half. With 4:09 left in fourth quarter, the offense generated three second-half first downs, one via penalty. Then, on a 2-point conversion, Penn State coach James Franklin called for a swinging gate formation. Curious, to say the least …
James Franklin Capped Off A Coaching Disasterclass With A Certifiably Insane 2-Point Conversion Attempt With The Game On The Line https://t.co/tXD6Zcacyb pic.twitter.com/dghWSTem8F
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 11, 2023
The final score of Saturday’s top college football matchup …
#Michigan WINS on the road over Penn State! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/uEQnQQNTW7
— Michigan Wolverines on SR (@SRWolverines) November 11, 2023
Statistically, McCarthy did not have a big game Saturday, completing just seven of eight passes for 60 yards for the Wolverines (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten). The performance could have cost him additional Heisman Trophy positioning. Think he cared? …
J.J. McCarthy leaves the field after Michigan’s win. pic.twitter.com/sh1rVlxyCW
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) November 11, 2023
After each big-game loss, the criticism will continue to get harder for Franklin and the Nittany Lions (8-2, 5-2), who again lost to both Michigan and Ohio State …
James Franklin at Penn State
1-9 vs Ohio State (10%)
0-5 in Columbus (0%)3-7 vs Michigan (30%) (assuming loss today)
1-4 in Ann Arbor (20%)4-5 vs Michigan State (44%)
1-3 in East Lansing (25%)12-25 vs Top 25 (32%)
3-17 vs Top 10 (15%)This deserving of $70 Million? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/7L60BmcXUd
— . (@Tae4MVP) November 11, 2023
Coach to coach, Michigan men’s basketball coach Juwan Howard, recuperating from recent heart surgery, tweeted his support for Harbaugh …
Michigan
vs.
Everybody!#isupportCoachHarbaugh pic.twitter.com/FJ3s1Qy7vU— Juwan Howard (@JuwanHoward) November 10, 2023
LB Michael Barrett with a message to the Big Ten and NCAA: “Be careful who you make a villain” …
You heard him 🗣️😈 @mikebarrett_MB1 checks in after a big @UMichFootball W 🔥 #FOXFieldPass pic.twitter.com/GhTX96H0sB
— Big Noon Kickoff (@BNKonFOX) November 11, 2023
The way the Wolverines won Saturday surely gave No. 1 Ohio State something to contemplate over the next two weeks. With Harbaugh or without. With a passing game or without …
Current mood.
But also: Michigan vs. Everybody
And: Let’s Go Blue, Leave the @bigten! pic.twitter.com/e2CDredBNx
— Phil Skaggs (@philipskaggs) November 11, 2023
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