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Preview: Michigan vs. SMU

This has been another ridiculously busy week, so here’s an abbreviated preview for tomorrow’s game.

MICHIGAN RUSHING OFFENSE

Rushing Offense: #65 (183 yards/game), #39 (5.38 yards/attempt)
Leading rushers: RB Karan Higdon (228 yards, 6.71 YPC, 2 TD), RB Chris Evans (87 yards, 7.3 YPC, 2 TD), RB Tru Wilson (54 yards, 9.0 YPC)

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Former Michigan Athlete of the Week: Tom Brady

Tom Brady

The 41-year-old Tom Brady completed 26/39 passes for 277 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception in a 27-20 New England Patriots win over the Houston Texans. The Patriots are 1-0.

HONORABLE MENTION

• Jake Butt, TE (Denver Broncos): Butt made 2 catches for 29 yards in a 24-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks, which was Butt’s debut after he missed the 2017 season with a torn ACL.
• Taco Charlton, DE (Dallas Cowboys): Charlton made 3 tackles and 1 pass breakup in a 16-8 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
• Frank Clark, DE (Seattle Seahawks): Clark made 1 tackle and 1 sack in the 24-20 loss to the Cowboys.
• Mason Cole, C (Arizona Cardinals): Cole started at center in his first game, a 24-6 loss to the Washington Redskins.
• Devin Funchess, WR (Carolina Panthers): Funchess made 3 catches for 41 yards in a 16-8 win over the Cowboys.
• Ben Gedeon, LB (Minnesota Vikings): Gedeon made 5 tackles in a 24-16 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
• Ryan Glasgow, DT (Cincinnati Bengals): Glasgow made 6 tackles in a 34-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
• Leon Hall, CB (Oakland Raiders): Hall made 6 tackles and 1 pass breakup in a 33-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
• Maurice Hurst, Jr., DT (Oakland Raiders): Hurst made 5 tackles in the 33-13 loss to the Rams.
• Jabrill Peppers, S (Cleveland Browns): Peppers made 6 tackles, 1 fumble recovery for 15 yards, 1 kickoff return for 24 yards, 1 punt return for 15 yards in a 21-21 tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Matt Wile, P (Minnesota Vikings): Wile punted 6 times for a 38.3-yard average, including four punts inside the 20-yard line.

Visitors: Michigan vs. SMU

Tulsa (OK) Booker T. Washington safety Daxton Hill (image via 247 Sports)

2019

Karsen Barnhart – OT – Paw Paw (MI) Paw Paw: Barnhart is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Zach Carpenter – OG – Cincinnati (OH) Moeller: Carpenter is committed to Michigan (LINK).

Luke Elzinga – P – Grand Rapids (MI) Christian: Elzinga is a 6’4″, 195-pounder who’s ranked as the #8 punter in the country, according to Brandon Kornblue.

Dax Hill – S – Tulsa (OK) Booker T. Washington: Hill is a 6’0″, 186 lb. prospect with offers from Alabama, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State, among others. He’s a 5-star, the #1 safety, and #12 overall. The crystal balls on 247 Sports are 50% in favor of Alabama, 25% for Oklahoma, and 19% for Michigan, but recent news suggests it’s a battle between Alabama and Michigan. This is his official visit, and he officially visited Alabama back in June.

Hit the jump for several more visitors.

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Ex-Wolverine Updates: Week 2

Rashad Weaver

TRANSFERS

Brian Cole, S (Mississippi State): Cole made 1 tackle, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 sack in a 31-10 win over Kansas State, along with 1 kickoff return for 37 yards.

Kingston Davis, RB (UAB): Davis had 6 carries for 47 yards and 1 touchdown in a 47-24 loss to Coastal Carolina, an FCS program.

Drake Harris, WR (Western Michigan): Harris had 3 catches for 16 yards in a 49-3 loss to Michigan.

Kareem Walker, RB (Fort Scott C.C.): Walker had 17 carries for 102 yards (6.0 yards/carry) and 1 touchdown in a 50-47 loss to Coffeyville Community College.

Keith Washington, CB (West Virginia): Washington made 3 tackles in a 52-17 win over Youngstown State.

Hit the jump for news on former commitments and coaches.

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Nick Patterson, Wolverine

Nick Patterson (image via 247 Sports)

San Antonio (TX) Christian tight end Nick Patterson committed to Michigan on Sunday night. He chose the Wolverines over offers from FAU, FIU, Memphis, and UCF, among others.

Patterson is listed at 6’3″, 215 lbs.

RANKINGS
ESPN: Unranked
Rivals: 3-star TE, 5.6 grade
247 Sports: 3-star, 83 grade, #18 TE, #646 overall

Hit the jump for more on Patterson’s commitment.

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