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Saban Calls Michigan Big Ten’s Biggest Disappointment Ahead of Penn State

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC · How we work

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Nick Saban called Michigan the Big Ten’s biggest disappointment.
He said Michigan’s defense is the conference’s best.
Michigan’s offense has scored under 20 points in four of five games, averaging 23.0 points.
Quarterback Bryce Underwood has five touchdowns, four interceptions, three fumbles and eight sacks taken.
Michigan hosts Penn State Saturday; a loss would drop them to 0-3 in Big Ten play.

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Nick Saban called Michigan the Big Ten’s biggest disappointment.
He said Michigan’s defense is the conference’s best.
Michigan’s offense has scored under 20 points in four of five games, averaging 23.0 points.
Quarterback Bryce Underwood has five touchdowns, four interceptions, three fumbles and eight sacks taken.
Michigan hosts Penn State Saturday; a loss would drop them to 0-3 in Big Ten play.