History shows Michigan plays well in big games.
The Wolverines' defense showed after one game that it is as good as advertised. The D will prove bothersome to new Washington quarterback Cody Pickett and tailbacks Rich Alexis and Willie Hurst, who averaged more than six yards a carry last season. The Wolverines needed four downs to score from the Miami 2-yard line in the second quarter. If it's true that a team does most of its improving between the first and second games, then Saturday's game could let Carr know what he'll be dealing with the entire year. Some wondered about Carr's decision to start B.J. Askew over Chris Perry at tailback, but Askew showed why he deserved it against the RedHawks.