Observations on the first half with Maryland, 23-10

Michigan converted two of three red zones for 14 points; Maryland gained two red zones for 10 points. Each team turned the ball over once, but the Wolverines scored 7 points off the Terrapin turnover.

Offense gained 196 yards with 99 on the ground, and held close to two minutes time of possession advantage that resulted in 8 more offensive plays; they were 5 of 8 in 3rd and 4th down conversions. J.J. McCarthy hit 7 of 13 for 97 yards with a red zone interception to end the half. Blake Corum ran 13 times for 54 yards and 2 TDs; he caught a pass for 9 yards. Donovan Edwards ran 10 times for 32 yards. Kalel Mullings ran twice for 13 yards. Colston Loveland has 2 catches for 25 yards. Cornelius Johnson has 2 catches for 14 yards. Tyler Morris caught one for 26 yards. Roman Wilson left the game after a 23 yard reception, and a hit to the head due to concussion protocol. Beau Brade has 9 tackles and a pass break up to lead the Terrapin defense. A Blake Corum fumble was recovered by Trevor Keegan.

Defense held Maryland to 103 total yards with -7 on the ground due to two sacks; the Terrapins were 4 of 8 on 3rd and 4th down conversions. Tualia Tagovailoa hit 13 of 17 passes for 110 yards; he had 3 rushes for -26 yards. Corey Dyches has 4 catches for 25 yards. Roman Hemby has 5 rushes for 12 yards, and caught 3 passes for 28 yards. Tai Felton has 3 catches for 26 yards. Junior Colson has 6 tackles to lead the defense; Michael Barrett left the game after 3 tackles including a sack and a forced fumble recovered by Derek Moore for a TD.

Special Teams came up big with a HUGE punt block by Christian Boivin for a safety! Tommy Doman has only had to punt once, and it was a 58 yarder. Maryland's strategy to squib kick hasn't helped them in field position.

Second Half will be a test for Michigan to stay focused and play their game. They need to stop Maryland on that first drive and come back with a score to extend this to a 3-score game. Go Blue!