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What began as a promising Saturday for Michigan, ended in an outright football clinic facilitated by the Nittany Lions. Saturday's 35-10 win over Michigan gave Penn State their first victory at the Big House since 1996.
Michigan's futility on offense killed any shred of momentum or confidence throughout the game and was a vital cause in their eventual demise.
After Michigan's impressive opening touchdown drive capped off by Brandon Minor, the Wolverines failed to convert a successful drive on their next five consecutive possessions, including an interception by freshman quarterback Denard Robinson and a premature snap by center David Moosman that resulted in a safety.
Four turnovers, two on the ground and two in the air, didn't help their cause either.
Senior quarterback Daryll Clark dismantled the Wolverines' young secondary, passing for 230 yards and four touchdowns, three of which were caught by receiver Graham Zug.
But as badly as the defense performed, the Maize and Blue allowed only one significant mistake—an 80-yard touchdown connection between Daryll Clark and Andrew Quarles.
A combination of turnovers and inept offense ultimately did the Wolverines in. That's a losing recipe in any sport!
When Michigan lost a fumble after blocking a punt, I disgustingly changed the channel. I couldn't bear to witness a team's body language that was worse than a geriatric patient.
If someone asked me what happened midway through the third quarter and beyond, I'd have to admit that I don't know (or care, for that matter).
With the loss, Michigan dropped their third straight conference game, diminishing any minute chance of winning the Big Ten title.
The Wolverines will now set their sights on the one-win Fighting Illini.
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