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Two truths and a lie from Michigan football loss to Illinois

Following the loss to Illinois and the third loss of the season for Michigan football, here are two truths and a lie.

By Chris Peterson

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) makes a short catch and run against Michigan Wolverines linebacker Ernest Hausmann (15) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) makes a short catch and run against Michigan Wolverines linebacker Ernest Hausmann (15) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images / Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Most Michigan football fans hadn't completely given up hope on the 2024 season. However, that changed following a 21-7 loss on Saturday by the Wolverines.

Michigan lost a top-25 matchup but after a bye week, the offense was uninspiring. The defense played good enough to win but that was the only phase. U-M turned it over three times on offense. There was a kick blocked on special teams and a lot of poor punts.

Some of the coaching decisions were strange too such as not giving the ball to Kalel Mullings in some key spots or not at all. Looking back on the 14-point defeat, here are two truths and a lie.

Truth: Michigan football needs to start Davis Warren

Maybe the Wolverines pulled him too soon, but the pass offense functioned the best when he was in the game. The coaching staff should find a way to incorporate Alex Orji too, because he also aided the running game and frankly this team needs a running QB because it has little else to rely on.

Jack Tuttle got his chance and showed why he's in his seventh season of college football and never been a full-time starter. He's got four turnovers in two games. What's worse are some of the missed throws and missed reads.

Tuttle missed a touchdown against Washington because he didn't see Amorion Walker, then fumbled. Tyler Morris was wide open against Illinois and could have scored a touchdown with a good throw. Instead, Tuttle underthrew him and it was an interception.

It might look bad for Warren to go back in, but sometimes, sitting and watching can help. If he's learned to take care of the ball and if Orji can have a package that works, the offense might be functional, at least against MSU and Northwestern.

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