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Big Ten Week 1 Power Rankings: Illinois Makes Strong Opening Claim

By Noah Strackbein

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Sep 3, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Karan Higdon (22) rushes for a touchdown in the second half against the Hawaii Warriors at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 63-3. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Karan Higdon (22) rushes for a touchdown in the second half against the Hawaii Warriors at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 63-3. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2 Michigan

Week 1 result – 63-3 win over Hawai’i

Michigan took 2016 by storm months ago, and they haven’t looked back yet. Their 63-3 win to open the season is exactly what Jim Harbaugh wanted.

The team with the most publicity heading into the season couldn’t hold anything back, and they didn’t. They were only ranked 7th heading into opening weekend, but they’ll move up quiet a bit after this blowout.

It’s scary for the Big Ten to think that Michigan is this talented and has Jim Harbaugh as their couch. This team is dangerous. If they can stay healthy, out of trouble, and away from the media, they’ll be a top four team in no time.

Alabama clearly won Week 1. Michigan made a strong bid, though. They opened up the season strong, and they’ll continue to prove to the NCAA that they aren’t here to mess around.

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