A former Wisconsin Badgers assistant played a critical role in the turnaround of the Michigan football program, which cultivated a 34-13 victory in the National Championship over Washington.
It takes a village to build a championship contender. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has done an impressive job turning things around after a tough season in 2020, when some were ready to move on, and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is quickly becoming one of the brightest defensive minds in the game. Talk about a 1,2 punch.
The team navigated the polarizing Connor Stalions saga and showed their physical, hard-nosed style of play could be successful in an era where spread offenses are becoming more common.