Miami (OH) vs. Michigan: Game Grades, Analysis for the Wolverines

Michigan didn't bring its A-game Saturday, but it had enough to down Miami (Ohio), the Mid-American Conference's winningest program, 34-10, at The Big House in Ann Arbor. 

Derrick Green had 22 carries for a team-high 137 yards and two touchdowns. Five others saw action, contributing to a team average of 6.1 yards on 45 attempts. Considering last week's implosion versus Notre Dame, the running game's offering this week was a vast improvement. 

Devin Gardner continues to be consistently inconsistent. He couldn't get much going in the first half, but he maintained enough composure to complete 13 of 20 attempts for 184 yards, two scores and an interception. 

With Devin Funchess, the No. 1 receiver, on the sideline, Amara Darboh led Team 135 with six catches for 88 yards and a touchdown. However, the Wolverines wideouts weren't as crisp as they should be, especially against a "lesser" opponent. 

Jake Butt chipped in with three catches for 59 yards and a touchdown, the most action he's had all season. 

Grades are determined by various factors, such as total production, frequency and opportunity. 

Official box score on NCAA.com. 

Positional Unit	First-Half Grade	Final Grade
Pass Offense	D	D+
Pass Defense	C	C+
Run Offense	D	C+ (late surge by Green)
Run Defense	A-	A-
Special Teams	C	C
Coaching	C	C

Pass Offense

This is a problem. A big problem. Michigan has the weapons at the receiver positions, but it lacks a starting quarterback who can deliver the ball on a regular basis. Gardner was lucky that he didn't throw three picks Saturday. He wasn't very effective, to say the least. 

The Wolverines managed just 184 passing yards. Given the competition, that total is worthy of a D+. With Doug Nussmeier's reputation and ability to push quarterbacks, Saturday's total production was a definite disappointment. 

Pass Defense

Jourdan Lewis rebounded from a rough Week 2 with an interception. The Wolverines, as a whole, defended the big play well. Miami quarterback Andrew Hendrix never really appeared comfortable. 

The pass D gets a C+. 

Run Offense

Again, stats can be misleading, so don't get up in arms about Green's 137 yards. He was good but not great. There is room for improvement, but the fact that the sophomore eventually got his wheels going was a great sign for the Wolverines, who have rushed for more than 100 yards through each game. 

Run Defense

The Red Hawks didn't run often, and that's because Michigan wouldn't let them. Greg Mattison's defense surrendered just 33 yards on the ground, an average of 1.4 per carry. Mattison's run D gets an A-. 

Special Teams

There weren't any missed field goals, but a lack of communication between Justice Hayes and Wyatt Shallman in the third quarter led to a turnover. 

Coaching

Overall, a win probably warrants at least a B. But it was Miami, and the Wolverines looked flat for most of the game. There were occasional spurts, but Team 135's coaching staff hasn't been able to get everyone on the same page at the same time. 

Hoke and his crew gets a C. 

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