One of the many lessons that Carr has learned is that a team must take advantage of its opportunities. Let them slip away -- as the Wolverines did at Wisconsin -- and watch a 10-point lead disappear.

That's just what happened in Michigan's 23-20 loss at Wisconsin in the Big Ten opener. Michigan led throughout the first three quarters and dominated the statistical matchups. However, they couldn't turn a significant yardage advantage into touchdowns and the Badgers took advantage with 17 fourth-quarter points to pull out the victory.

In the end, the Michigan defense could not stop RB Brian Calhoun, who rushed 35 times for 155 yards and played with toughness and endurance. "I was really impressed with Calhoun," Carr said. "He did not tire out as the game went along and simply does not fumble.

After Calhoun scored on a six-yard run with 11:34 left in the fourth quarter to give Wisconsin a 16-13 lead, the Wolverines bounced back.

QB Chad Henne threw a 49-yard TD pass to Mario Manningham on a flea-flicker play to give Michigan a 20-16 advantage with 9:03 left. Henne handed the ball to RB Kevin Grady, who took two steps and pitched back to the quarterback. Manningham was wide open down the middle of the field and Henne delivered the ball perfectly.

That score did nothing to discourage the Badgers. They marched down the field and took the lead in the final seconds when QB John Stocco scored on a four-yard QB draw.

The Wolverines have lost two of their past three games and are in trouble. They travel to East Lansing to face a red-hot Spartan team that would like nothing better than to drop Michigan to 0-2 in the Big Ten.

KEEP AN EYE ON: WR Mario Manningham -- He got behind the defense in catching a 49-yard flea-flicker from Chad Henne midway through the fourth quarter to give Michigan a late lead. Manningham caught four passes for 106 yards.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "This team has so much potential. Potential is a bad word when you don't live up to it." -- Michigan WR Jason Avant on his team's performance in the 23-20 loss at Wisconsin.

RB Max Martin ran the ball well once again -- 16 carries for 91 yards -- but his fourth-quarter fumble set the Badgers up for a fourth quarter TD that changed the complexion of the game.

CB Grant Mason came through with a key fourth-quarter interception that set up the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter.

STILL NEEDS SOME WORK: The Wolverines have lost two of their last three and dropped their Big Ten opener for the first time since 1981 when the Wolverines dropped a 21-14 decision at Wisconsin. If the Wolverines lose at Michigan State this week, it will give them a losing record after five games for the first time since 1967 -- the last time Michigan finished with a losing record.

QB Chad Henne is not playing the way he did last year. He has been somewhat scatter-armed and completed 16-of-34 passes for 258 yards with two TDs and an interception.

WR-RS Steve Breaston continues to press. He caught one pass for minus-1 yard receiving. He returned four punts for 22 yards and a long of 13 yards. The coaching staff continues to believe in him and if he can shake loose for one big play against Michigan State, he could bust loose.

ROSTER REPORT: Mike Hart (left hip injury) missed his second game in a row. He was replaced by Max Martin and Kevin Grady. ... TE Tim Massaquoi returned to the lineup after recovering from his wrist injury.