# Michigan Legend Shares Family Struggles Over Team Losses

> Former Michigan football star Taylor Lewan reveals how team losses are affecting his family.
- Title: Michigan Legend Shares Family Struggles Over Team Losses
- Summary: Former Michigan football star Taylor Lewan reveals how team losses are affecting his family.
- Keywords: taylor lewan, michigan, kyle whittingham, wolverines, michigan state, big ten, field goals, michigan football, EssentiallySports
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-michigan-legend-gets-emotional-over-ersonal-struggles-tied-to-kyle-whittinghams-wolverines-affecting-his-family-taylor-lewan
- Author: Archana
- Published: 2026-11-08T05:51:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taylor lewan, michigan, kyle whittingham, wolverines, michigan state, big ten, field goals, michigan football, sports
## Family Struggles
Taylor Lewan, a former Michigan Wolverine, says his kids don't understand his anger over team losses.

> Every week before Michigan plays, I have so much optimism that this is the week it finally clicks
## Recent Losses
Michigan lost 15-6 to Michigan State, dropping to 5-4 and 2-4 in the Big Ten.
## Offensive Struggles
Michigan's offense ranks 126th nationally with only 54 yards against Michigan State.
## Kicker Concerns
Lewan warned the kicker might be the death of him after missing five of last seven field goals.

> this kicker might be the death of me
## Next Games
Michigan faces Oregon on November 14, UCLA on November 21, and Ohio State on November 28.
## Key takeaway

Taylor Lewan, a former Michigan Wolverine, says his family struggles with his emotional state after recent team losses.