Michigan routs IU, has actually ‘figured out our identity’

• Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterOct 14, 2023, 05:35 PM ET

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ANN ARBOR, Michigan– After Michigan’s 52-7 win over Indiana, linebacker Michael Barrett was inquired about the Wolverines’ dominant wins this season and how the players feel about their performance.Being compared to bullies, Barrett was effusive in his action.”We’re in the ass kicking business,”Barrett stated.” And company is expanding. “Barrett is part of a Michigan defense that hasn’t allowed an opposing offense to take a snap inside Michigan’s 10-yard line through the first six games of the season. In its game versus Indiana, the system gave up 133 backyards in the first quarter, however permitted just 100 backyards the remainder of the game.”I simply seem like we have actually kind of found out our

identity. We type of talked about that earlier today,”Barrett said. “Just sort of constantly worrying our 4 pillars, especially defensively. Just always speaking about our pillars; attempting to get block damage and communication and constantly focusing in on that day-to-day, and simply continue to get better day by day.” The Michigan defense has actually allowed just 5 touchdowns all season, tied for least amongst all FBS groups. FOX commentator Joel Klatt compared the Wolverines group to playing against a Boa constrictor, that they eventually restrict and put the pressure on teams up until they give up.Safety Keon Sabb told press reporters that the group can start to see, over the

course of the game, the opponent’s enthusiasm decrease. That they’re attempting to imitate Boa constrictors, using that pressure till the end of the game.” My preferred thing is watching their hopes gradually disappear, “Barrett stated.

“Watching that fight just sort of diminish far from them and just sort of get to the point where they’re similar to,’ Let’s go home.’ That’s sort of my preferred feeling.”It’s not just the defense that has Michigan 6-0 this season, however, as it has actually been a well balanced effort on all sides of the ball. The Wolverines are the fourth group considering that 1936 to score 30 or more points and hold opponents to 10 or fewer points in seven consecutive games.Running back Blake Corum entered into the Indiana game tied for most rushing goals amongst all FBS backs with 10. After scoring 2 against the

Hoosiers, Corum passed his running backs coach, Mike Hart, and former quarterback Denard Robinson to take third place on Michigan’s all-time profession rushing goals list behind Anthony Thomas and Tyrone Wheatley.But what has made this offense so potent this season has been quarterback J.J. McCarthy, his precision and ability to put points on the board no matter the circumstance. McCarthy finished the game completing 14 of 17 passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns.Coach Jim Harbaugh referred to McCarthy as a when in a generation type quarterback after being asked about McCarthy passing Harbaugh on Michigan’s career passing list. He has praised his quarterback throughout the season and it has given him confidence as to how far this team will decrease the stretch.”It’s best when you got a quarterback like that. Some people ask me, fourth-and-two, tie ballgame, two-yard line, what goes into that choice,”Harbaugh stated.”And I understand the ball’s going to remain in number nine’s hands … generally I know it comes down to number 9

is going to make it right. Simply have terrific self-confidence that the odds remain in our favor.”That confidence has infiltrated to the players and staff and has Michigan feeling as though they manage their fate this season as they look for to satisfy their objective of making it back to the Huge Ten Championship and on to the College Football Playoff.”I believe it’s simply our preparation

throughout the week and just a terrific task from our coaching personnel and the group in general,”tight end Colston Loveland said after the game.” We simply really honed in on always keeping our foot on the gas. Things is going to occur

, hardship is going to come, but we wish to attempt to be the misfortune. We want to be the bully, so you’re going to get punched, but it’s everything about how you address back. “