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3 takeaways from Michigan football’s decimation of Minnesota

By Nick Popio

Oct 7, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive back Will Johnson (2) celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive back Will Johnson (2) celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 07: Kalel Mullings #20 of the Michigan Wolverines is tackled by Craig McDonald #21 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Wolverines defeated the Golden Gophers 52-10. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 07: Kalel Mullings #20 of the Michigan Wolverines is tackled by Craig McDonald #21 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Wolverines defeated the Golden Gophers 52-10. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) /

2. Kalel Mullings is making his case to surpass Donovan Edwards as RB2

Mullings actually outgained Edwards in total yards for the record. He had double the carries but did less in the passing game. However, over the last two weeks, Mullings has just looked better than Edwards with the ball in his hands. It’s another feather in the cap for a rich offense, but concerning for Edwards who outplayed Corum at times a year ago.

Mullings averaged six yards a crack for Michigan football against Minnesota, almost nine a carry at Nebraska, and about seven versus Rutgers. Statistically speaking Edwards had his premiere performance on the ground in the Rutgers win, while he continues to be involved in the passing game every week, besides the Bowling Green victory.

Edwards almost had his first touchdown of the season, instead, Blake Corum stole it from him. It’s clear that the staff has plays specifically in the playbook for Corum or Mullings on the goal line though. Corum did have the longest run of the night for over 40 yards, but otherwise, he was relatively quiet.

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