Michigan Football suffered an embarrassing loss to rival Michigan State, prompting a detailed position-by-position grading of the Wolverines' performance. The analysis, published by SB Nation's Zach Edwards on Yahoo Sports, evaluates each unit following the November 7, 2026 matchup at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
A photo from the game captures Michigan wide receiver Andrew Marsh (No. 3) attempting to evade a tackle by Michigan State's Jeremiah Favorite (No. 24) during the first half. The grades aim to highlight strengths and weaknesses across offense, defense, and special teams after the defeat.
The full breakdown includes assessments for quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, offensive line, defensive line, linebackers, secondary, and special teams. Edwards' report provides a comprehensive look at where Michigan fell short in the rivalry game.



