Michigan 21, Penn State 17

 

David Ojabo (image via ClickOnDetroit)

That was a win. It wasn't always pretty - especially on offense - but a win in Happy Valley is always nice. It's not an easy place to play, and the Nittany Lions are usually pretty good, so you take an ugly win if you can get it. I decided to watch the game sans social media and just enjoy the back-and-forth, because I knew there would be a ton of griping. And nobody's allowed to gripe but me. So I grumbled at times to myself, but for the most part, I thought Michigan played pretty well.

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Preview: Michigan at Penn State

 

RUSH OFFENSE vs. PSU RUSH DEFENSE
Michigan's rushing offense has dropped off somewhat dramatically from earlier in the year, which is saying something, since they're still #6 with 234 yards/game on the ground and #15 in rushing average. Hassan Haskins leads the team in carries (165), yardage (829 yards), and touchdowns (11). He may be relied on more heavily than normal. After a career-high 27 carries last week with Blake Corum missing all but one offensive play, Haskins is the only somewhat experienced back on the roster. I do not expect Corum (who was in a walking boot by the end of the game) to play and freshman Donovan Edwards missed last week due to injury, leaving Haskins and then . . . walk-on Leon Franklin and freshman fifth-stringer Tavierre Dunlap. Penn State is #50 in rush defense (137 yards allowed/game) and #31 in yards per carry allowed (3.56). With starting defensive tackle P.J. Mustipher out for the season, the Nittany Lions' rushing defense has fallen off; they gave up 357 yards on the ground to Illinois three weeks ago. Things have improved a little over the past couple weeks, but that may be due to playing Maryland, which is pretty inept on the ground. The leading tacklers are senior linebacker Ellis Brooks (6'1", 241 lbs.) and junior inside linebacker Brandon Smith (6'3", 241) with 68 and 61 stops, respectively. I think Michigan can pound the ball a little bit, but they need to be careful to keep Haskins fresh.
Advantage: Michigan

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2021 Ex-Wolverine Updates: Week 10

 

Otis Reese

FORMER PLAYERS

LB Jordan Anthony (Troy): Anthony made a career-high 10 tackles in a 31-24 win over South Alabama.

RB Zach Charbonnet (UCLA): UCLA (5-4) had a bye.

WR Kekoa Crawford (Cal): Crawford caught 5 passes for 56 yards in a 10-3 loss to Arizona.

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Michigan 29, Indiana 7

 

Luke Schoonmaker (image via USA Today)

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Eat your vitamins. My biggest takeaway from this game is that Michigan needs to get healthy. Going into the game, Michigan was missing RB Donovan Edwards and TE Erick All. And here are the players who got injured during the game: QB Cade McNamara (lower body), RB Blake Corum (lower leg), CB Gemon Green (shoulder), WR Andrel Anthony (unknown). Luckily, the Wolverines had a big enough advantage in this game that it ended up not affecting the outcome, but the toughest stretch of the schedule is coming up, with Penn State next week and Ohio State in three weeks.

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Visitors: Michigan vs. Indiana

 

Powder Springs (GA) McEachern QB Bryce Archie (image via Twitter)

2022

Bryce Archie - QB - Powder Springs (GA) McEachern: Archie is a 6'3", 205 lb. prospect who is currently committed to Coastal Carolina. He was recently offered by Michigan and is taking an official visit this weekend. Archie is a 3-star, the #51 quarterback, and #793 overall.

Tyler Morris - WR - La Grange Park (IL) Nazareth Academy: Morris is committed to Michigan.

Kaleb Webb - WR - Powder Springs (GA) McEachern: Webb is a 6'3", 185 lb. prospect who is committed to East Carolina. He also has offers from Kentucky, Ole Miss, and South Carolina. He's a teammate of Archie (see above) and this is an official visit. He's a 3-star, the #92 wide receiver, and #665 overall.

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2021 Ex-Wolverine Updates: Week 9

 

Xavier Worthy (image via On3)

FORMER PLAYERS

LB Jordan Anthony (Troy): Anthony made 1 tackle in a 35-28 loss to Coastal Carolina.

RB Zach Charbonnet (UCLA): Charbonnet ran 11 times for 65 yards and 1 touchdown in a 44-24 loss to Utah.

WR Kekoa Crawford (Cal): Crawford caught 2 passes for 31 yards in a 39-25 win over Oregon State.

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2021 Michigan vs. Michigan State Awards

 

Andrel Anthony (image via Maize 'n' Brew)

Let's see more of this guy . . . Andrel Anthony. Anthony pulled a Ricky White and came out of nowhere to have a huge game. He caught 6 passes for 155 yards and 2 touchdowns. Both touchdowns were spectacular, with one 93-yard catch-and-run and a Moss-ing.

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