Overview
- Michigan dropped to 4-2 (2-1 Big Ten) with a 31-13 defeat at USC that featured 489 yards allowed, 14 missed tackles per PFF, and multiple explosive plays.
- Head coach Sherrone Moore emphasized pursuit angles and fundamentals, telling reporters the team must "go back to work" and vowing quick corrections without wholesale scheme changes.
- Players described renewed energy in practice, with DT Damon Payne Jr. calling the issues fixable and TE Zack Marshall stressing improved cohesion for the offense.
- Washington (5-1, 2-1) visits Ann Arbor on Saturday at noon ET on FOX, led by QB Demond Williams Jr., who posted a school‑record 538 total yards vs. Rutgers (402 passing, 136 rushing).
- Oddsmakers have Michigan as a modest home favorite (about 5.5 to 6 points) as analysts question DC Wink Martindale’s in‑game adjustments and ex‑Michigan assistant Jedd Fisch returns as Washington’s head coach.