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5 Things we learned from Michigan Football’s win vs Minnesota

By Chris Peterson

Oct 24, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh and Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P. J. Fleck shake hands after the game at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh and Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P. J. Fleck shake hands after the game at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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The run game is the bread and butter

Back in 2018, when Michigan football was able to win three straight games against ranked teams, the running game was dominant, so dominant that the Wolverines didn’t really need to throw the ball that much.

That team led by Patterson was able to bully opponents and it looks like this year’s team will be able to do the same thing. Michigan had three runners get 52 yards or more and both Zach Charbonnet and Hassan Haskins ripped off runs of 65 yards or more.

Michigan also scored five rushing touchdowns and was five of seven in the red zone largely due to the ability to run the football.

The offensive line, which had to replace four starters, is going to be a strength again and the depth is real. The hogs are going to be very good for years to come.

The passing game with Milton and all of his receivers will continue to evolve as the season goes along, but right now, it’s clear to me that the running game is the bread and butter, which is why Joe only had to attempt 22 passes in his first start.

Eventually, Milton will have to throw more but if he’s tossing the ball around only 20 times a game or so, this offense is going to be nearly impossible to stop.

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