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Ex-Wolverine Updates: Week 5

Justice Hayes (#7)

Former CB commit Gareon Conley: Conley missed part of the game with an injury, but he made 3 tackles in a 34-27 Ohio State win over Indiana.

Former CB Blake Countess: Countess made 5 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in Auburn’s 35-21 win over San Jose State. He also returned a kickoff for 61 yards.

Former CB commit Dallas Crawford: Crawford made 2 tackles in Miami’s 34-23 loss to Cincinnati.

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Michigan vs. Maryland Awards

Michigan suffered a big loss with Mario Ojemudia’s injury.

Let’s see more of this guy on offense . . . 

Drake Johnson. Johnson looked a little slow in the first half, and I do think he has lost a half-step or a step since last year. I guess that happens sometimes when you tear an ACL, especially for the second time. His best asset before the injury was his speed, and he also showed pretty good vision last year. But once he caught the screen pass for a 31-yard touchdown, he seemed to find his confidence a little bit. He finished the game with 13 carries for 68 yards and 1 touchdown, plus the touchdown catch. He should probably be the #2 guy going forward.

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Michigan 28, Maryland 0

Drake Johnson

Ty Isaac thud. I was very disappointed in running back Ty Isaac’s performance. As the second-string running back, he got a chance to start this game since De’Veon Smith was injured and stayed home. He promptly fumbled twice (losing one) on his way to a 6-carry, 17-yard performance. He was not seen after the second fumble except on special teams. In addition to the fumble, Isaac extended a drive by roughing the punter. He had a chance to stake his claim as the potential starting running back, and he literally fumbled away the opportunity, putting the ball on the ground 33% of the time. Welcome to third- or fourth-string, Ty. You just lost your job to Drake Johnson.

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Preview: Michigan at Maryland

Rush Offense vs. Maryland Rush Defense
Michigan is now #46 in rushing with 202 yards/game, and their 4.84 yards/carry also rank 46th. The team’s leading rusher, De’Veon Smith, had a bit of a breakout game last week when he broke off a 60-yard run, finishing with 16 carries for 125 yards. He injured his right ankle in the second half, however, and did not return. Reports this week are saying he has been practicing, but if he does not play, the bulk of the carries will likely go to Ty Isaac (8.5 yards/carry) and Drake Johnson (5.2 yards/carry). Michigan’s offensive line has been pretty good over the past few weeks, with left tackle Mason Cole, center Graham Glasgow, and right guard Kyle Kalis all earning praise publicly. Maryland is #101 in giving up 200 yards/game, although their 4.31 yards allowed/carry is slightly better at #75 nationally. The leading tackler is 6’0″, 240 lb. middle linebacker Jermaine Carter, Jr., but the next three players on the list are all defensive backs. Carter also has 5 tackles for loss in the run game, so he’s a force in the middle. The Terrapins did well in the season opener against FCS team Richmond, but they have given up 201, 240, and 304 yards on the ground over the past three weeks. Michigan should have a solid performance with the way they’ve been playing lately.
Advantage: Michigan

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Recruiting Update: October 1, 2015

Arlington Heights (IL) St. Viator tight end Cole Kmet

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2016
Suwanee (GA) Collins Hill defensive end Tomon Fox, a North Carolina commit, was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’3″, 230 lb. prospect who also has offers from Auburn, Miami, Notre Dame, and Penn State, among others. He’s a 247 Composite 3-star, the #30 weakside end, and #446 overall. Fox committed to UNC in June, but he is expected to give Michigan a look and potentially visit. The weakside end (a.k.a. Buck linebacker) position is somewhat shallow at Michigan, and with no proven players at the position, Michigan is looking to add someone in the 2016 class to go with Camden (NJ) Camden’s Ron Johnson, Jr.

Hit the jump for some new 2017 and 2018 offers, plus some random bits.
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