Michigan used its wacky 11-man I-formation again to score a touchdown

Michigan’s first score was an indication of how its day would go on Saturday.

Michigan’s first score was an indication of how its day would go on Saturday.

As the Wolverines prepared for a 3rd-and-goal from the Illinois three-yard line early in the first quarter, coach Jim Harbaugh decided to line his players up in the wacky 11-man I-formation that he showed off earlier in the month.

Sure enough, it worked. Jake Butt caught a shirt touchdown pass and Michigan was on its way to a 41–8 victory.

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This was the scene on Oct. 1:

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— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) October 1, 2016

No. 3 Michigan improved to 7–0 with Saturday’s win.

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