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Two truths and a lie following Michigan football loss to Washington

Looking back at Saturday night in Seattle, here are two truths and a lie for the Michigan football program.

By Chris Peterson

Oct 5, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore walks out of the locker room during pregame warmups against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Oct 5, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore walks out of the locker room during pregame warmups against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images / Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
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There were some good moments for Michigan football on Saturday night against Washington in a rematch of the national championship game, but for the most part, it was a night fans would like to forget.

Jack Tuttle gave the Wolverines a spark after they fell behind 14-0. Donovan Edwards was part of that too and his long touchdown run brought the offense to life.

Michigan football scored 17 straight points to grab the lead in the third quarter. However, it wouldn't hold. Edwards slipped on a run that could have gone for a touchdown and Michigan's playoff hopes slipped away after a 27-17 loss.

Michigan could win out and make the playoff, but that seems incredibly unlikely. I'm not certain this team can get to six wins. The last six games are Illinois, Indiana, Michigan State, Northwestern, Ohio State and Oregon.

There should be 2-3 wins on that schedule. A couple of weeks ago, I would have said maybe Michigan can get five, but now, I think losing all six is possible. It won't happen, however, this season is on the brink.

It's probably a good time for a bye week. Going forward after last Saturday, here are two truths and a lie for Michigan football.

Truth: Jack Tuttle gives Michigan football the best chance to win

Despite the two turnovers in the fourth quarter, this still feels true. Tuttle was able to run the ball enough that Michigan can run some zone-read stuff and it's clear that the passing game is actually competent with him at quarterback.

The offensive line needed to play better on Saturday. Yet, it was down two starters, even if the better center might have been playing anyway.

Colston Loveland, Semaj Morgan, Tyler Morris and Donovan Edwards need to get going in the passing game. Amorion Walker also showed some progress too. Tuttle is the guy who can help those guys produce and it feels like starting any other quarterback would be a mistake.

Alex Orji should go back to the role he had last season and there's still room for some QB power runs which gives the offense the numbers advantage due to an extra blocker, but Tuttle needs to start and finish the season if healthy.

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