Michigan must quickly turn the page before ‘defining’ and ‘huge’ game against USC

Hail to the Victors, don’t forget these key points

The Michigan Wolverines are coming off a disappointing loss to the Michigan State Spartans, so they need to quickly turn the page and focus on their next game against the USC Trojans. This is a huge game for the Wolverines, as it could have a major impact on their College Football Playoff hopes.

Here are three key points for the Wolverines to keep in mind as they prepare for this game:

• They need to establish the run game. The Wolverines have one of the best running backs in the country in Blake Corum, and they need to get him going early and often against the Trojans.
• They need to protect the quarterback. Cade McNamara has been sacked 11 times this season, and the Wolverines can't afford to let him get hit that much against USC's talented pass rush.
• They need to make big plays on special teams. The Wolverines have been one of the best teams in the country on special teams this season, and they need to continue to make big plays in this area against USC.

If the Wolverines can do these three things, they will have a good chance of beating the Trojans and keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive. But if they don't, they could be in for a long day.

The game will be played at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Saturday, September 10, at 8:00 p.m. ET. It will be televised on FOX.