Ex-Wolverine Updates: Week 4

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26Sep 2022
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Ex-Wolverine Updates: Week 4

Zach Charbonnet (image via Daily Bruin)

FORMER PLAYERS

C Zach Carpenter (Indiana): Carpenter is Indiana’s starting center.

RB Zach Charbonnet (UCLA): Charbonnet ran 9 times for 104 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 45-17 win over Colorado.

S Sammy Faustin (UMass): Faustin did not record any stats in a 28-0 loss to Temple.

OG Chuck Filiaga (Minnesota): Filiaga is a sixth year senior who starts at right guard for the Gophers.

CB Darion Green-Warren (Nevada): Green-Warren did not record any stats in a 48-20 loss to Air Force.

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25Sep 2022
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Michigan 34, Maryland 27

Blake Corum (image via CBS Sports)

That was closer than it should have been. Maryland has scared me for years, because they’ve had offensive playmakers. This goes back to the days of NFL veteran receiver D.J. Moore, but also a variety of running backs like Ty Johnson and Anthony McFarland, Jr. Now the Terps have a stable of good receivers and a couple solid running backs in speedster Roman Hemby and 235 lb. Antwain Littleton II, who I learned during the game had been a 295 lb. recruit. But the defense is catching up to the offense with size and speed in the secondary. They’re turning into a formidable opponent.

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23Sep 2022
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Preview: Michigan vs. Maryland

Taulia Tagovailoa (image via SI)

RUSH OFFENSE vs. MARYLAND RUSH DEFENSE
Michigan is #17 in rushing offense (231 yards/game) and tied for #9 in yards per carry at 5.98. They have also scored 15 rushing touchdowns, which is #2 in the nation behind Minnesota. Starting running back Blake Corum leads the squad with 235 yards on 34 carries (6.9 yards/carry), and his 7 rushing touchdowns are tied for #1 in the country with Minnesota’s Mohamed Ibrahim. It’s unclear whether star sophomore Donovan Edwards (15 carries, 90 yards, 2 TD) will be back for this game, so the primary backup may be true freshman C.J. Stokes (22 carries, 114 yards, 1 TD). Maryland is #49 in rushing defense (118.3 yards allowed/game) and #44 in yards allowed per carry (3.29). They have yet to allow a team to average more than 3.6 per rush. Their leading tackler is 6’1″, 200 lb. junior safety Beau Brade with 27 stops, followed by 16 from true freshman Jaishawn Barham (6’3″, 230), who caused a stir during his recruiting cycle by silently committing to Maryland, publicly committing to South Carolina, and then signing with the Terps. Maryland is tied for #100 in tackles for loss with just 13 so far. Maryland’s two starting defensive tackles are JUCO transfers, and there are five transfer starters total; all four starting defensive lineman are seniors or fifth year guys.
Advantage: Michigan

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21Sep 2022
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Visitors: Michigan vs. Maryland

Nyckoles Harbor (image via YouTube)

2023

Nathan Efobi – OG – Cumming (GA) South Forsyth: Efobi is a 6’3″, 282 lb. prospect with offers from Georgia, Miami, Michigan, and Penn State, among others. He’s a 3-star and the #90 interior offensive lineman. This is an official visit, his first of the process.

Nyckoles Harbor – WR – Washington (DC) Archbishop Carroll: Harbor is a 6’5″, 225 lb. athlete who could play wide receiver, tight end, or defensive end at the next level. He appears to be Michigan’s #1 overall prospect. He’s a 5-star, the #1 athlete, and #9 overall in the class. Georgia, South Carolina, and USC also seem to be in the running, but his recruitment is very interesting because he’s also an elite level sprinter. While he looked like a defensive end early on, he’s likely not interested in putting on a ton of weight to play on the line so he can maintain his sprint training. This is an official visit.

Mikey Matthews – WR – Mission Viejo (CA) Mission Viejo: Matthews is a 5’10”, 185-pounder with offers from Boise State, Colorado, Michigan, and Utah, among others. He’s a 3-star and the #67 wide receiver in the class of 2023.

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