How Michigan football offense stacks up against Ohio State

How Michigan’s Offense Stacks up Against Ohio State’s

Nov 11, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Michigan Wolverines offensive line coach Sherrone Moore reacts while being interviewed with running back Blake Corum (2) following a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Michigan won 24-15. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 18, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) carries the ball against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

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In 2023, Michigan Football is averaging 38.27 points per game. On the ground, the Wolverines are averaging 171 yards per game with 4.5 yards per carry. In the air, the Wolverines are averaging 228.64 yards per game, with 9.53 yards per attempt.

Michigan football has been pounding the rock since Sherrone Moore took over. The Wolverines have not had to rely on JJ McCarthy, and that may have contributed to him looking rusty against Maryland. Against Penn State, Michigan ran for 227 yards at 4.9 per carry and passed for only 60 yards at 7.5 per attempt.

Clearly, Michigan football is a more successful ground-and-pound team than Ohio State. Can the Wolverines compete throughout the air, however, this is a great question heading into Saturday. In terms of total yardage, the Buckeyes have a slight advantage at 429.23 to 399.64, but the per-attempt numbers favor the Wolverines.

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