Without Justice Haynes and Marlin Klein in the lineup, Michigan's offense had little resistance from Washington's defense on a sunny afternoon in the Big House. Bryce Underwood created his most balanced drive of the day by zipping it out to Andrew Marsh for a 22-yard screen pass that popped the cork on the scoreboard.
Washington was able to even things up at halftime with a one-yard Jonah Coleman touchdown plunge. The Huskies had to feel relieved to be tied because Michigan football should have been ahead by a wider margin at the break.
Late in the third, the outcome of the game changed in an instant when Cole Sullivan got in the passing lane and forced the first turnover of Desmond Williams Jr. One snap later, Jordan Marshall ran to daylight for six. Williams Jr. did it again on the next series. He threw it right in the direction of Jimmy Rolder.
When you coach or play at Michigan- you will have to deal with very high standards. It’s a positive, but it’s a challenge. This team and staff were challenged after the USC road loss. Sherrone said they addressed the issues, they were gonna get to work, and that we’d see a…
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Michigan's offense waged its way down the field with two chunk plays to the backup tight ends, who made things look less stressful for Underwood. The freshman placed it on target to a wide-open Zack Marshall for six more. Williams tried to get the Huskies back in it, but got intercepted a third time when his receiver could not secure the ball, which resulted in a gift for Jacob Oden. The ball literally landed right in his lap. The Wolverines ran the clock out and are now set up for a favorable push before the No. 1 team trots into town next month.
Here are three of the takeaways from the revitalized win.