Michigan Football: 3 takeaways from the spanking of Hawaii

Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) and head coach Jim Harbaugh talk on the sidelines against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during first-half action at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.Mich2
Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) and head coach Jim Harbaugh talk on the sidelines against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during first-half action at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.Mich2 /
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2. The subs seized their valuable playing time

The second, third and sparingly used players got to see plenty of action in this blowout. Most of them saw the gridiron for the entire second half. It’s a special recognition for these guys who work so hard in practice and don’t get the attention that the starters get on a week-in-and-week-out basis.

On offense, Isaiah Gash was one of five running backs who hit paydirt on the ground. C.J. Stokes impressed again with another solid outing. Max Bredeson caught a pass from Davis Warren that encompassed 56 yards with some nifty moves. Tyler Morris even snagged a reception for the first time in his short career too.

Defensively Amarion Walker got in on both sides of the ball. That’s a rare accomplishment few can say they have ever registered as an athlete at the University of Michigan. The group didn’t record an eye-popping sack number like they did a week ago either and they even let a virtual unknown, Jake Thaw, return a punt by giving A.J. Henning a breather.