Jim Harbaugh and Michigan face a challenge this year to bounce back from a miserable 2-4 season that was plagued by stoppages, injuries, horrible losses and more. The goal this year isn't to just improve — that's the obvious 'must' — but to get the program back on track for long term success.

Here's our list of "must and must nots" for Harbaugh and his squad heading into the 2021 campaign:

RIVALRY MUST: The Wolverines have to beat Michigan State. Period, end of story.

Last year's home loss to a terrible MSU squad was one of the worst in Michigan Stadium history. Had it been a "normal" year and not a COVID season ...

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