Michigan football was left for dead, counted out after losing to Texas — the first non-rival to beat the Wolverines at home since 2015 (outside of the 2020 COVID year). But after beating USC, suddenly, the maize and blue have life anew.

Michigan went back to its roots on Saturday, dominating the trenches to send USC packing in its first conference game. Let’s get into this week’s position grades:

Saturday's matchup between Michigan and USC led to an instant Big Ten classic. Although the Trojans put up a good fight, the Wolverines were simply too physical

After an uninspiring 2-1 start to the season, Michigan delivered an impressive performance in Saturday’s Big Ten opener, beating USC 27-24. The latest episode of the Wolverine Confidential podcast breaks down the game.