5 things we learned from Michigan football loss to Oregon

Things went about as expected for Michigan football against No. 1 Oregon, especially with some key starters, including Will Johnson, down in the secondary.

The Wolverines lost 38-17. But they had chances. Michigan cut the lead to 11 in the second half, 28-17, when a penalty for lining up wrong gave the Ducks a first down.

Oregon eventually kicked a field goal and after one of the worst fourth-down calls you'll ever see -- the trick play on fourth and goal -- the Ducks put the game away with another touchdown.

The Ducks were the better team. But this could have been a closer game and maybe if the ball bounced the right way, it could have been different. Yet, the coaching left a lot to be desired, and here are five things we learned from the Michigan football loss to Oregon.

Davis Warren wasn't the problem

Warren did everything Michigan football could have wanted, and more. He completed 13-of-23 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Both were great throws and it's really disappointing that Alex Orji was given multiple plays in the key goal-to-go situation, especially on fourth down.

Michigan should have been trying to get the ball to Colston Loveland -- its best player -- with Warren throwing it. Instead, Semaj Morgan was throwing a pass to Alex Orji which sums up the entire season in one play.

I don't think you want Warren starting next season but he wasn't the reason Michigan football lost on Saturday.