"Undefeated Michigan Eyes Victory in Expanded College Playoff Amidst Scandal and Criticism"

The Michigan Wolverines football team, led by center Drake Nugent, is using the media criticism and backlash from a sign-stealing scandal as motivation in their successful run to the College Football Playoff semifinals. Despite the controversy, including a suspension for coach Jim Harbaugh, players like Nugent and Roman Wilson are amused by the negative attention and feel it has given them a "chip on their shoulder" to prove doubters wrong. Harbaugh himself seems to embrace the role of the "bad guy," using it to rally his team. While some players struggle with the negativity, the team's overall attitude is one of defiance and unity as they prepare for their game against Alabama.