I'm very happy for my beloved Wolverines. I felt going in that this matchup was favorable for Michigan, as the team has been built for 3 years especially for battling high-level passing teams from Ohio State. It being a favorable matchup seemed the case early, with two quick rushing touchdowns. Then Michigan's offense stagnated for quite a while. But as is often the case for the Wolverines, the defense kept it up until Michigan's offense got going again.
I often feel sad, too, for guys on the other team, for they also are hard-working kids who wish to win. In this case, Michael Penix seems like a great human being, and I wish him all the best. I feel good that he and those receivers are destined for the NFL regardless of the game.
Next year will be so different. The conferences are different. The playoffs are different. Michigan in particular will be losing a very large number of guys, I hope to the NFL.
What I do know is that, in a handful of days, I will go back to being amazed that another college football season has come and gone seemingly so quickly. And I will again be eagerly awaiting the start of the next one.
