Grading Michigan in a 24-13 loss at Oklahoma

[ad_1] Michigan appeared unhealthy in nearly each means in a 24-13 loss at Oklahoma that might have, in all probability ought to have, been worse. Freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood and the offense struggled, and the protection was inconsistent. We grade the efficiency right here …

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Michigan dashing offense: C-

A 75-yard landing run from working again Justice Haynes raises this grade significantly. There have been 9 rushes of 4 yards or extra from the Alabama switch, so there was some success past simply the large run. General, although, they managed 2.29 yards per keep it up the opposite 31 runs towards a stacked field and didn’t win the road of scrimmage.

Passing offense: F

Freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood accomplished solely 9 of 24 passes and barely had time to throw, sacked twice. He missed tight finish Zack Marshall after he obtained behind the protection and once more on a wheel route, thanks to some defenders in his face. He had a pair passes dropped and barely was allowed to get snug, however he additionally missed some receivers.

Michigan dashing protection: C-

The Wolverines couldn’t cease Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer even when he was telegraphing his runs (which was typically on third down), and whereas it was a sluggish bleed, the Sooners did sufficient on the bottom to maintain drive alive. They completed with 138 yards on 40 carries … not a ton, however many have been chain movers.

Passing protection: D

Mateer completed 21 of 34 for 270 yards and a landing, together with just a few massive performs when it appeared he was useless to rights on sacks. Poor tackling didn’t assist, although, and receiver Deion Burks (101 yards and a rating) had a giant day. Dropped passes and some misfires saved this from being even worse than it ought to have been. The cross rush wasn’t ok, both.

Michigan particular groups: D+

Kicker Dominic Zvada missed a 32-yard area purpose … that alone tells you it’s not going to be your evening. The Wolverines had a brief punt was a landing, had one from midfield roll into the tip zone, and obtained nothing once more from the return recreation. Punter Hudson Hollenbeck had one booming kick that led to a muff and a fumble restoration, however in any other case, one other disappointing day exterior of two Zvada area targets.