Observations on the win over Michigan State, 44-10
Michigan converted 6 red zones for 30 points; Michigan State converted two red zones for 10 points. The Wolverines gained 10 points off two Spartan turnovers; the Sparties were unsuccessful in scoring off the one Wolverine miscue.
Offense gained 25 first downs, 467 yards in 67 offensive plays with 83 on the ground; they were 8 of 14 in 3rd and 4th down conversions. Shea Patterson was 24 of 33 for 384 yards and 4 TDs despite being sacked 4 times; he gained -15 yards in 8 carries. Ronnie Bell grabbed 9 of those for 150 yards; his performance tied him for 3rd on the all-time Wolverine record book list for most receiving yards in a game. Donovan Peoples-Jones had 4 receptions for 48 yards and a TD. Nico Collins had 3 catches for 45 yards and a TD. Nick Eubanks caught a 5 yard TD pass. Cornelius Johnson had a 39 yard reception for our final touchdown in the 4th quarter. Sean McKeon caught 2 passes for 46 yards. Mike Sainristil had 2 catches for 21 yards. Hassan Haskins carried 6 times for 13 yards and a TD; Zach Charbonnet got 7 carries for 30 yards. Tru Wilson carried 10 times for 26 yards, and caught a 3 yard pass. Giles Jackson had 2 carries for 32 yards. Offense scored on 8 possessions, and was forced into only one punt by the Spartan defense; most of all, there were no Wolverine turnovers despite one fumble by Patterson. Xavier Henderson and Tyriq Thompson led the Spartans with 9 tackles each; Antjuan Simmons had 7 stops, and both Panasiuk brothers were ejected from the game with unsportsmanlike conduct. Michigan had 9 penalties for 91 yards; Michigan State had 7 penalties for 93 yards in a game that was not easy to officiate due to the "hard" feelings in the rivalry.
The Spartans had 16 first downs with 5 by penalty, 220 net yards in 60 offensive plays with 54 on the ground; they were 4 of 15 in 3rd and 4th down conversions. Brian Lewerke was 17 of 30 for 166 yards and a TD, but also two interceptions while being sacked 3 times; he also ran 13 times for net of 12 yards. Emilio Collins gained 27 yards in 12 carries. Cody White had 6 receptions for 78 yards. Defense was led by Jordan Glasgow with 8 tackles including 0.5 sack. Ambry Thomas, Josh Metellus, and Mike Danna had 6 tackles each. Ambry Thomas and LaVert Hill had interceptions. There was no time of possession advantage, but Michigan had 7 more offensive plays. Defense forced the Spartans into 7 punts, 2 turnovers plus a blocked punt.
Khaleke Hudson blocked a punt. Giles Jackson had 2 kickoff returns for 30 yards. Jake Moody had 9 kickoffs with 6 touchbacks. Will Hart punted once for 47 yards. Quinn Nordin hit 3 field goals in 3 attempts. Donovan Peoples-Jones had 2 punt returns for 58 yards, but fumbled after a 50 yard scamper for a turnover. Michigan State downed two punts inside the 20.
Indiana will not be easy, but we are rolling now on both sides of the ball so Bring on the Hoosiers! Go Blue!
