Things got even more interesting when Michigan met USC, in what can be described as a match of the century. Those who missed the live-action missed a lot! Fans were on the edge of their seats as they watched the upset in the Big House. And that showed that the new addition to the big ten is not just a conference. It’s a show-stopper that gets everyone pumped!

The curtain raiser recorded more than 10 million views and the Wolverines triumph was the W4 coverage that attracted more viewers than CBS in a decade – an increase of 37% when compared to the record match between Ole Miss and Alabama last season. “The people love their new Big Ten” said Ryan Kartje on X. In week 5 the Wisconsin Badgers will be going to the USC Trojans to try and regain their form while the Minnesota Golden Gophers will be hosting the Michigan Wolverines to maintain their successful scheme.

The game started with both teams trying to impose their authority on the other. Michigan, having struggled at the beginning of the season, desperately needed a confidence-boosting victory. Well, come on, it has been quite a while since playing against USC has never been boring.

And then, in the final minutes of the game, giving worrying times to the Illinois side, Kalel Mullings powered his way to score the winning touchdown bringing the remaining time to a whopping 37 seconds. The final score? Close game to the end as the Wolverines’ won 27-24 leaving everyone from the Wolverine’s side elated and the Trojans stunned.

This game should not be looked at in terms of a numeric win or loss. It was a game of the strategies of the two coaches. This year, Michigan’s head coach, Sherrone was able to show all of his maturity and ability to make the kind of changes needed for a young program to advance. He apprehended that the weight was on him, and how the game being played was. Instead of offense, he had to be defensive and put more emphasis on place and position rather than fireworks and brilliance which fans generally want.

The big ten showdown: a battle of grit and strategy

This was a wise move by Moore. Instead of risking throws that could jeopardize the team, he accepted that, at that moment, a solid punt was as valuable as a touchdown. “If we punt the ball here, there’s nothing wrong with that,” he emphasized. It’s this kind of mindset that separates great coaches from good ones, even though the situation here might appear different.

On the defensive front, what surprised the Wolverines was the relentless pressure they applied to the passing game. In their match against USC, the quarterbacks faced intense pressure, heightened by Michigan’s exceptionally strong defensive unit.

The stats told the story: Oklahoma had less than 100 yards in the total offense before the fourth quarter. And talk about turnovers! Of the many factors that Michigan had over MTSU, forcing turnovers at the right time proved most spectacular. So, where does this leave us? This win doesn’t just help establish that Michigan is part of the conversation in college football. It also shows that they can go toe-to-toe with the titans of the sport.

With fans buzzing and more eyes on them than ever, the Wolverines have established themselves as conveyers of a superior product in a highly saturated market. As they look forward to the rest of the season, one thing’s for sure. They have all the benefits. the initiative, plan, and fan support. It’s going to be a wild ride!

Meanwhile, in case you want to know anything apart from the 2024 kick-off, you can learn about NIL and the NFL this season from the Think Tank podcast with Dawg Sanders.