Michigan Football: Grading the Wolverines win over Indiana
Special Teams: B+
Normally a blocked kick is going to be a big downgrade but it was just one and Jake Moody still connected on another field goal. Plus, Morris blocked a kick so it kind of canceled itself out.
A.J. Henning also had a punt return of 38 yards which is a flip of field position and Brad Robbins continued to be just spectacular punting the ball. He averaged 45 yards per punt on three punts in the game with a long of 58. He also down one inside the 20. Indiana returned one punt for eight yards and one kickoff for 20.
Coaching: B+
Jay Harbaugh and the special teams did a stellar job, although I’m starting to get a little worried about the field goal operation.
Not really worried, it just doesn’t seem as automatic. Jesse Minter had a really great second half and his defense was stout. I can’t nitpick too much but the Indiana screen game shouldn’t have been that effective. Minter’s pressure packages were also timely and effective.
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My biggest criticism is the conservative gameplan on offense. Michigan football has a five-star quarterback and it needs to open things up earlier in games. The Wolverines waited until the second half and that was too long.