Observations on the first half with Fresno State, 10-3

Michigan had one red zone for 7 points, and the Wolverines converted 7 points off one Bulldog turnover.

Offense netted only 89 total yards with 7 first downs, and was zero for four in 3rd down conversions. Davis Warren was 8 of 10 for 51 yards with one interception and one sack. Alex Orji passed once for a 3 yard TD to Donovan Edwards. Edwards could only gain 3 yards in 5 carries, and had two catches for zero yards. Kalel Mullings gained 32 yards in 9 carries. Semaj Morgan had a jet sweep for 9 yards. Colston Loveland had 4 catches for 40 yards. Kendrick Bell had a catch for 11 yards, and Tyler Morris had a catch for 3 yards. Cameron Lockridge had 4 tackles and an interception plus a pass break up to lead the Bulldog defense; Fresno State had 4 tackles for loss. Michigan had a 3 minute time of possession advantage, but Fresno State ran two more plays.

Defense held Fresno State to 97 yards in total offense with 5 first downs; they were one of 7 in 3rd down conversions. Mikey Keene hit 8 of 16 for 72 yards with one interception. Malik Sherrod gained 23 yards in 9 carries. Jalen Moss had 4 receptions for 57 yards. Rayshaun Benny and Mason Graham led the defense with 3 tackles each. Zeke Berry got the interception to set up the first score.

Special Teams were good on kickoffs as Tommy Doman punted for touchbacks on all attempts, but was sub-standard on punts with 3 punts for a 40 yard average. Kalel Mullings had a 26 yard kickoff return. Semaj Morgan had two punt returns for 32 yards. Both teams hit their field goal attempts including a 45 yarder by Dominic Zvada.

Second Half could be close unless our offense can get it together. First drive will be a key! Go Blue!