Observations on the win over Washington, 24-7
Michigan scored 17 points in 4 red zone trips; Washington scored 7 points in two red zone attempts. The Wolverines scored 14 points off 3 second half Husky turnovers.
Offense gained 417 net yards with 187 on the ground, and was 6 of 15 in 3rd and 4th down conversions with 23 first downs. Bryce Underwood hit 21 of 27 passes for 230 yards and 2 TDs; he ran 7 times for 25 yards, and was only sacked once. Jordan Marshall ran 25 times for 133 yards and a TD; he also caught 3 passes for 20 yards. Donovan McCulley caught 2 passes for 21 yards, and ran a reverse for 11 yards; he also almost had a pass intercepted on an attempt. Andrew Marsh caught 5 passes for 49 yards and a TD. Deokon Tonielli caught 3 passes for 38 yards. Zach Marshall caught 5 passes for 72 yards and a TD. The reserve tight ends came up big with both Hogan Hansen and Marlin Klein unavailable. Semaj Morgan caught 2 passes for 20 yards. Channing Goodwin caught a pass for 10 yards. Jasper Parker ran 6 times for 20 yards. The offense had a 15 minute time of possession advantage that led to 13 more offensive plays. Alex McLaughlin and Makell Esteen led Washington with 8 tackles each.
Defense came up big in the second half! The Wolverine defense allowed the Huskies 249 net yards with 40 on the ground; they were 6 of 14 in 3rd down conversions with 14 first downs. The defense only allowed Washington 4 first downs in the second half, and forced 3 turnovers. Demond Williams hit 20 of 32 passes for 209 yards, and was sacked twice for -19 yards in 5 carries. Jonah Coleman ran 16 times for 50 yards, and caught 3 passes for 41 yards. Raiden Vines-Bright caught 3 passes for 35 yards including a 31 yarder that set up a red zone. Denzel Boston caught 4 passes for 71 yards including a 48 yarder that set up a red zone. Dezmond Roebuck caught 3 passes for 27 yards. Jimmy Rolder led the defense with 8 tackles and an interception. Ernest Hausmann had 7 tackles, and Zeke Berry had 6 stops. Cole Sullivan had a big interception near the end of the 3rd quarter that set up a red zone, and broke the 7-7 tie; it was the play of the game.
Special Teams was much better in the second half! Dominic Zvada hit a field goal, and Hudson Hollenbeck had a 55 yard punt that kept the Husky offense inside the 20.
The coaches made halftime adjustments that worked well, and the players executed them. Bring on the Spartans! Go Blue!
In addition to the above Big Ten Availability Report, Rod Moore, Hogan Hansen, and Brandyn Hillman didn't dress for the game.