Michigan vs. Maryland: Game Grades, Analysis for Wolverines

The No. 22 Michigan Wolverines started slowly but bounced back to register a 28-0 win over the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday.

Although Michigan held just a 6-0 advantage at halftime, Drake Johnson and Jehu Chesson combined for three second-half touchdowns and the Wolverines improved to 4-1.

Positional Unit	1st-Half Grade	Final Grade
Pass Offense	B	B-
Run Offense	D	C
Pass Defense	A-	A
Run Defense	A-	A
Special Teams	B-	B
Coaching	B	A-

Pass Offense: It wasn't a great day for Jake Rudock. The senior completed 16-of-32 passes for 180 yards, tossing a touchdown to Johnson on a screen pass and one interception. Rudock stared down one side of the field throughout the game and rarely progressed through his reads effectively. Chesson and Jake Butt each snagged four receptions.

Run Offense: Leading rusher De'Veon Smith didn't make the trip because of an ankle injury, but Michigan's offensive line was mediocre anyway. Excluding Chesson's 66-yard touchdown on a jet sweep, the Wolverines managed 3.4 yards per carry. Johnson led the way with 68 yards and a score, though Chesson's run provided the dagger.

Pass Defense: Maryland's receivers dropped a few wide-open passes, but the quarterbacks finished 10-of-36 for 76 yards through the air. Michigan added three interceptions and three sacks. Unfortunately, per Scout's Josh Newkirk, Mario Ojemudia was lost due to an "apparent Achilles injury."

Run Defense: Strangely enough, Brandon Ross assembled the second-best performance by an opposing running back this season. However, it was only a 44-yard day for the senior, and the Terrapins ultimately trudged to 1.1 yards per carry. The nation's No. 10 rush defense will rise in the rankings once again.

Special Teams: Kenny Allen left a 47-yard field goal wide right but connected on 30- and 32-yard attempts. Blake O'Neill blasted a 59-yard punt, sent one out of bounds at the 1-yard line and averaged 40.3 yards per kick. Jabrill Peppers ripped off a career-best 29-yard punt return.

Coaching: Thanks to defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin, Michigan dictated the game—despite the scoreboard not showing a blowout until the second half. Mark Snyder of the Detroit Free Press notes Jim Harbaugh said passing game coordinator Jedd Fisch called his best game. However, Tim Drevno has work to do with the offensive line.

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