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Michigan Football: Grading the Wolverines win over UConn

By Chris Peterson

Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Roman Wilson runs the ball against the Connecticut Huskies during the first half at Michigan Stadium, Saturday, September 17, 2022.Mich Conn
Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Roman Wilson runs the ball against the Connecticut Huskies during the first half at Michigan Stadium, Saturday, September 17, 2022.Mich Conn /
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Syndication: Detroit Free Press
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Special teams: A+

Michigan football has one of the best special teams units in the country and it’s one of the most underrated aspects of this team.

Not only did the Wolverines block a punt, which gave the offense a short field to work with, but Michigan also had two punt returns or more than 20 yards, including the 61-yarder by A.J. Henning.

On top of finding another weapon, the kickers and punters are so good that UConn didn’t gain a single return yard and that’s been a box score phenomenon.

You have to tip your cap to Jay Harbaugh, who has been spectacular for Michigan football since taking over the special teams.

Coaching: A

Jay Harbaugh already got a shoutout but you have to give credit to Jesse Minter too. I actually thought UConn would find some success on the ground, enough to score some points and maybe churn a little more clock.

It’s why I didn’t pick Michigan to cover the spread. But Minter did a spectacular job and the defense was all the place. The offense also didn’t force anything and even though the game plan was a little vanilla, there was no reason to do anything fancy against the Huskies.

Next. 5 things learned in win over UConn. dark

Now, we get into the real season — Big Ten play.

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