Observations on the first half with Massachusetts, 42-13!

MIchigan comes up with 21 points in 3 red zones and another 21 points in 3 big play TDs while the Minutemen score twice in the red zone for 6 points, and get a "Pick 6" on an interception from Denard.

Michigan's offense gains 331 net yards, 18 first downs, and were 4 of 5 on 3rd down conversions. Denard Robinson was 13 of 16 for 260 yards, 2 TDs and one interception, and he ran for 106 yards on 9 carried for another TD. Drew Dileo caught 3 passes for 91 yards, Devin Funchess caught 2 passes for 34 yards including a 26 yard TD, and Devin Gardner caught a 42 yard TD pass. Fitzgerald Touissaint got 42 yards in 10 carries and a TD. Jeremy Gallon got 3 grabs for 32 yards.

Defense was led by Thomas Gordon with 6 tackles, and Jordan Kovacs with 4. Joe Bolden forced the quarterback into an intentional grounding, 24 yard loss. Massachusetts got 142 offensive net yards, 45 on the ground with 8 first downs, and were 3 of 9 on third down. Defense forced them into 3 three and outs. They were 10 of 21 in the air for 97 yards. Former Wolverine, Mike Cox, had 11 carries for 55 yards.

Special teams converted all six extra points by Gibbons. Norfleet had 2 kickoff returns for 42 yards. Wile was up and down with kickoffs and punts.

Go Blue!