Michigan Football: 3 takeaways from waxing of Western Michigan

Michigan football handled its business in all facets to dispose of Western Michigan in tuneup for next week’s Washington collision.

The Wolverines began the new season by driving down the field on the opening kickoff for six points. Then on the flipside the defense had the Broncos where they wanted them on third down until they converted for a 28 yard pass play that was almost broken up by Gemon Green. Western went on to nod things up at 7, until Michigan football took control from that moment on.

The maize and blue coasted with a very spirited effort on both sides of the ball. Even though it was Western Michigan, Jim Harbaugh’s team did what they are supposed to do versus an inferior opponent at home.

That feeling is something that eluded them for what seemed like an eternity in all of 2020.

Michigan football’s offense steamrolled to over 500 total yards with the offensive lines creating the space for their speedy athletes to find. Blake Corum was the main beneficiary of that bunch, especially in the stat column. He made his statements felt in the rushing game, catching a pass for a trip to the house and nearly adding another visit there on a kickoff return.

Mike MacDonald’s crew had people on the edge of their seats following the initial drive, but settled in nicely for the remainder of the victory. The first team defense made the Broncos go three and out numerous times and really had a grip on what Western wanted to accomplish for the better part of the win.