5 Key plays that led to Michigan Football’s Orange Bowl Loss

2. Michigan gives up a huge gain on 3rd down

Michigan football was gaining a little momentum back, Michigan had just gotten down the field after some explosive plays, settling for a field goal. They were on the brink of stopping Georgia and putting themselves in a situation to only be down seven points if they were to get the ball back and score.

However, to Michigan’s shock Stetson Bennet decided to send an absolute rocket down the sideline for a huge gain. At this point and time, the game felt over as Michigan would allow only a field goal after the long bomb, but it was three points that Michigan could have prevented.

1. J.J. McCarthy garbage time missile to Donovan Edwards

Although this game was over at this point, it marked the start of potentially a new era in Ann Arbor. While Cade McNamara has played spectacular all season, J.J. McCarthy is undoubtedly the most talented QB that has played at Michigan in a while.

Not just that, but it also was another showing of how versatile Donovan Edwards can be on the outside. I believe that Donovan Edwards might convert to Wide Reciever after the spectacular showing he has had in the last few games on the outside.

Michigan has a lot to look forward to, there are also a lot of questions that remain unanswered, however, one thing we do know is that Michigan football will be back next season. Nothing is more dangerous than a pissed-off Wolverine.