ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – If anyone makes jokes about Michigan aiming to win its first Big Ten title since 2004 and national championship since 1997, that’s exactly the reaction Jim Harbaugh wants. “If people aren’t making fun of you for what your dreams are and what your goals are, then you haven’t set those goals and dreams high enough,” Harbaugh said. Michigan went 10-3 last season, doubling its wins from the previous year in coach Brady Hoke’s final season. The Wolverines surpassed modest expectations, but were humbled by losing to Ohio State for the 11th time in 12 years and heartbroken by a seventh setback in eight games to Michigan State. The Wolverines have a daunting road schedule that includes the Buckeyes, Spartans and Iowa. They do get to host five teams to open the season and play a total of eight games at the Big House. Michigan might be 7-0 on Oct. 29 when it faces Michigan State in East Lansing, where the Wolverines haven’t won since 2007. Michigan will close the regular season Nov. 26 at Ohio State, where the Wolverines are winless since 2000.
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