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Preview: Michigan at Rutgers

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RUSH OFFENSE vs. RUTGERS RUSH DEFENSE
Michigan is now #106 in rush offense (117 yards/game) and #55 in yards per carry (4.59). As bad/mediocre as that sounds, it’s worse than that, because Michigan ran all over Minnesota in the opener and has done nothing since. No word has trickled out about whether Michigan’s starting offensive tackles will return this weekend from injury, but I expect very little unless at least right tackle Jalen Mayfield returns. Last week Michigan gave leading rusher Hassan Haskins (7.8 yards/carry) just one touch, so I have no idea what’s going on with the running back rotation. Rutgers is #70 in rushing defense (175 yards allowed/game) but #46 in yards allowed per carry (4.0). They’re led in tackles by senior linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi (6’1″, 234 lbs.) with 50, while senior Tyshon Fogg (6’1″, 232) is second with 39. Fatukasi (6.5) and defensive tackle Julius Turner (6’0″, 265) lead the team with 6.5 and 4.5 tackles for loss, respectively. Turner is undersized, but I like his quickness. Former Michigan defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour (6’1″, 296) has notched 14 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss so far this year.
Advantage: Rutgers

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Snapshots: Inside Zone BASH Concept

I’m putting this piece together very quickly, so I apologize that it’s not super in depth. I just don’t have a whole lot of time.

I was inspired by a tweet from Stephen Osentoski, who does a good job of making football videos for YouTube/Twitter on Michigan football. I’m not trying to call him out here, but I wanted to clarify something based on a recent tweet from him:

4.1.2 – Q1 9:19 – 1st & 15 – M42 – Corum – Loss of 3 yards

Sweep outside for Corum is lost because of a few things:

1. DT zooms upfield, forcing a bounce
2. Erick All loses on his block on the edge
3. Safety has enough time now to fly downfield#MnBFA pic.twitter.com/5Ij58ExmoG

— Stephen Osentoski (@StephenToski) November 18, 2020

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Former Michigan Athlete of the Week: Tom Brady

The ageless Tom Brady was 28/39 for 341 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 46-23 win over the Carolina Panthers. He’s inarguably the best 43-year-old quarterback in the NFL.

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Ex-Wolverine Updates: Week 10

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FORMER PLAYERS

WR Tarik Black (Texas): Texas (5-2) had a bye.

WR Kekoa Crawford (Cal): Crawford had 1 catch for 10 yards in a 34-10 loss to UCLA.

DT Michael Dwumfour (Rutgers): Dwumfour made 1 tackle in a 23-20 loss to Illinois.

OT James Hudson III (Cincinnati): Hudson started at left tackle in a 55-17 win over East Carolina.

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Michigan vs. Wisconsin Awards

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Let’s see more of this guy on offense . . . Hassan Haskins. The team’s leading rusher had 1 carry for 6 yards. The end.

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