Michigan was "outplayed" by Wisconsin on Saturday, coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters after his team's 35-14 loss.
The No. 11 Wolverines never really challenged the No. 13 Badgers, who took control early and cruised to the home victory at Camp Randall Stadium.
“I thought Wisconsin had a great game plan,” Harbaugh told reporters at a postgame press conference (via MLive.com). “Executed it extremely well. Outplayed us, offensively and defensively. Things they did really well, we were unable to do.
“We were outplayed, out-prepared and out-coached. Outplayed. The whole thing — both offensively and defensively.”
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The Wolverines had no answers for Jonathan Taylor. Wisconsin fed the running back early and often and he finished with 203 yards on 23 carries with two scores. Quarterback Jack Coan added two touchdowns on the ground, as well.
“We knew it about their team," Harbaugh said. "If they got the ability to play good enough, they’re good enough to beat you thoroughly — and that’s what happened today.”
Michigan, meanwhile, was inconsistent offensively. Quarterback Shea Patterson completed 14 of his 32 passes for 219 yards with two touchdowns, but he threw a costly interception and also fumbled.
Michigan will host Rutgers next week.