Clemson and Michigan reintroduced themselves as national contenders

Michigan football had limped into Week 4, not having a resounding victory to its name and with a one in the loss column after the Week 2 defeat to Texas. Saturday brought an opportunity to right those wrongs with No.

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There are highs and lows every week in college football. The winners and losers for Week 4 start with Southern California's loss to Michigan.

The Big Ten College Countdown crew breaks down Michigan's close win over USC, including the play of Alex Orji, the Wolverines' emphasis on the run game, and USC's introduction to the Big Ten.

USC has looked improved against the run through two games, but LSU and Utah State’s rushing offenses are nothing special. Ru