No one saw this coming! A week after LSU dominated the #3 Oregon Ducks and vaulted to the #1 spot in the polls, the Tigers were defeated 30-17 by Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Coach roop1189, playing in his very first head-to-head RUTS game, and his team used a dominant running game, averaging more than 6 yards per carry and gaining 220+ yards on the ground. RB Michael Shaw led the way with 12 carries, 126 yards and 1 TD. Michigan also forced LSU QB Jordan Jefferson to throw 3 INTs.
A close and low scoring game all the way, the Wolverines led 10-3 heading to the 4th quarter. But, both teams exploded in the 4th, combining for 34 points. It was Michigan, though, who scored early, making it too little, too late for LSU.
With just over 3 minutes remaining in the game, Michigan led 23-3 and the fans in the Big House were going bananas, sensing a monumental win.
"I thought our team could keep this one close, and we'd have a chance to win," said Coach roop1189. "But, I never expected this."
LSU's loss opens the door for Oklahoma to reclaim the #1 spot in the polls after the Sooners downed #3 Stanford this week. The loss is a downer for LSU, but the Tigers national and conference championship hopes are still in tact and alive. Coach cjohnchavis will have to rally the troops. He's already cracking down on discipline, starting with QB Jefferson.
"Starting now, Jordan will only be allowed to have 20 pairs of shoes in his closet," Coach cjohnchavis said stoically. "He had 49 pairs!! Instead of deciding on what shoes to wear, he needs to be deciding on which WR to hit for a touchdown."
One now has to wonder if Michigan is the new favorite to win the Pac 12 North!
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