Michigan Wolverines vs Bowling Green Postgame

Well that was more like it.   We got want we wanted, but it just came a week late.  Michigan got all three quarterbacks in, and all three looked pretty good.   Tate went 12-for-12 in throwing the ball and Denard was lighting it up on the ground before he went out with a knee injury.  The 65-21 scoreline proves an obvious mismatch, but it's good to be 4-0 heading into October and the Big Ten season.

Devin looked pretty sharp throwing the ball and even had a long bomb dropped by Junior Hemingway.   The defense played well for most of the game.   

So what did we learn from this game?  Not much in my opinion.  BGSU was not a very good team.  Their backup quarterback seemed to struggle most of the day.   Michigan got whatever they wanted on offense and didn't punt all day long.  They didn't even attempt a field goal.  

This game was good for confidence on both sides of the ball after a pretty humbling week against UMass last week.  All the running backs found holes and ran the ball well.  It was good to see Fitz Toussaint, Mike Cox and Stephen Hopkins get some touches at running back.  I would like to see Mike Cox be the goal line/short yardage running back. 

Let's quickly get to the Cheers and Jeers:

Cheers

The Michigan offense was un-stoppable.
Michigan finally got some pressure on the opposing quarterback and recorded three sacks.
Michigan got to go deep in the depth chart.
Confidence should be high going on the road to IU next week.
Defense seemed to be more aggressive this week.

Jeers

Michigan seems a bit banged up with Denard going out with a knee and Shaw getting tripped in the third quarter.  Shaw's injury could last into this week.  He was limping coming off the field after the game.  RR said Denard will be ready to play at IU next weekend.

The Michigan defense did give up a big play on a 71 yard screen for a touchdown.

No punts or field goals mean our kickers didn't get any more confidence.

Devin's redshirt is for sure gone.

Michigan played well and blew out a team they should have blown out.  It's difficult to see Denard go down in such a mismatch but it gave Tate a chance to show he isn't dead or transferring.  I still don't understand why they would blow Devin's redshirt unless they fully believe they will need him this year.   I guess he could always redshirt next year? 

So Michigan is again 4-0, just like last year.  The Big Ten season is now on tap with  a trip to IU next Saturday and then huge games against MSU and Iowa at home.  Michigan needs to prove they can win on the road and start off the season the right way.  IU likes to score points and they will test Michigan's defense.  Let's hope some of the guys banged up at linebacker will be back for next weeks game.

Let's also hope Denard's injury isn't serious and he will be 100 percent next week.

Go Blue!