[After THE JUMP: Fewer texts, subtle flavors of booing]. Part of Strange's success has been injury to his main competitor,Theo Johnson. (Granted, his YPC is well short of Corum and Singleton, but Brown gets significantly more carries and has less of a supporting cast.). All rights reserved. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Ohio and CMU are crossed off for being MAC teams and the Northwestern game is eliminated for the opponent being very bad and also having taken place during a monsoon. You saw in the Singleton clips from the Dangerman section that the OL were pushing the Auburn DL around in that one. And Michigan came in with all kinds of potential red flags. Raymond James Stadium (Tampa) Donovan Edwards raced back and fell upon the ball at the Michigan 3, but the huge loss meant Iowa got the ball in good field position. You can only do so much as a RB without blocking in front of you no matter how talented you are. If that continues, it's tough for me to see PSU having a great offensive day. COLOR LEGEND FOR DEPTH CHARTS---PURPLE-Top Rated UNDERCLASSMEN- EARLY ROUNDS-GREEN: 1/2 ROUNDS,RED: 3/4 ROUNDS- AQUA: 5/6 ROUNDS, BLACK: 7/PRIORITY FREE AGENT, GRAY- FA/CAMP . They were the winning points, but as the 3rd quarter rolled along, the tenor of the text threads began to shift. In reply to I see the names on PSU's by bronxblue. The Luck/Harbaugh era at Stanford was a fun and special one. When I look at Penn State's offensive performance in this game, I thought it was mostly fine. His stat line, 10 carries for 31 yards, seems ho-hum, but I saw clues that informed why he shredded Auburn two weeks later. He gets his fair share of screens too, but I thought he was most dangerous running down the field. The fourth spot, as always, has a lot of possible permutations. Another long drive, this one with a great McCarthy throw to Andrel Anthony in The Hole, also sputtered out with a field goal. Schlabach: Pittsburgh vs. Oregon State, TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Bonagura: UAB vs. South Alabama Its one of those games where you know Michigan is the better team but they inexplicably let the other team take the momentum and Michigan craps its pants under pressure. But Wilson is an absolute weapon not only individually, but also blowing the top off the defense to open other things up. Schlabach: Kansas State vs. Tennessee, Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic In reply to Meh, Stephen, usually like by Bo Harbaugh. The west is going to be won by Illinois? He's good enough to drop a few dimes in but is also not the most accurate QB in the world, often culpable for a few really rough mistakes that sometimes end in INTs. The threads would not be silenced for long. It's gonna happen at times. Harbaugh talked about new Michigan president Santa Ono, saying that he hasnt met him yet but the two have exchanged texts. My favorite series was when our D sacked or hit Iowa's QB on 4 consecutive plays! Recall that the first deep ball he hit to Wilson against Hawaii was a touch underthrown. He was PSU's favorite TE early last season before fading as the year went along. Bonagura: Wake Forest vs. East Carolina Maryland has a good to very good rushing offense. I will say that he was a frequent recipient of the short stuff in this game: slants and screens comprised nearly every target that Clifford gave him in this game. Or two. Camping World Stadium (Orlando) Their third drive was promising, and featured a truly Hart-like pile-carry by Corum, but died on a poorly executed speed option that McCarthy pitched without forcing Campbell to commit to him. Here's the formation distribution: Interestingly, though the gun is still the predominant formation used, PSU was playing under center far more often this season than they did in the past. In reply to I would have liked to see by DennisFranklinDaMan. I'll wait for the UFR, but I expect the net defensive RPS score to be near zero on this one. Singleton's YPC is pumped up from 5 longer runs against the bad run defenses they have seen. This is a game that so many 3-4 loss Michigan teams Ive seen in my life lose. From that distance he's about as likely to deliver a great ball as he is to miss the receiver by 10 yards, and pressure plays a role in that. Gambling problem? In reply to Well said but there is one by Bo Harbaugh. Noon, ABC and the ESPN App The slow bleed made a comeback pretty unlikely. Even still, they were able to make life rather uncomfortable for Clifford. Schlabach: Wisconsin vs. Eastern Michigan, Camellia Bowl In reply to Every PSU FFFF should have a by J. Redux. So far, so good in 2022 for Strange, the third leading receiver with 15 catches for 231 yards and a team-high 4 TDs. Was I frustrated by the fourth quarter? Even their lone loss required a miracle last-second TD by Penn State. The main questions for this game will be how will JJ McCarthy handle the pressure from the PSU defense with his limited time being a starting QB? KeAndre Lambert-Smithis definitely the #3 WR behind these two and with the injury factored in, I don't have a ton to show you. Hunter Nourzad, Cornell transfer, is the backup IOL. But he doesn't make additional separation with explosive route-running, and he's not a jump-ball guy. They're a pretty good defense. We got A LOT of good pieces. Whether it was supposed to go there or not, the high-point TD he caught from JJ was nearly as impressive as the 90-yarder and is exactly the sort of thing I want to see more of. Privacy Policy Time TBD, ESPN and the ESPN App Crump was eventually held back by his teammates and taken out of camera frame around the 38-second mark of the video. We've seen him hit them. Good player for sure, but you'd take Turner and even Green over him all day long. Gonna lose this weird game. The argument is Singleton hasn't been a featured starting back at the time which is understandable considering he's a true freshman making his debut with PSU. An actual formidable opponent! Given new life, Iowa slipped a fullback into the flat for a chunk. Even their Dangerman Singleton, would you take him over Corum? The Bruins' only loss was at Oregon and they host rival USC at the Rose Bowl next week. Go Blue! We would love to know if we can actually pass rush or not before Ohio State. Neither of these teams are terribly close to Michigan in caliber, and Purdue is a step above Auburn. Caesars Superdome (New Orleans) I've mentioned screens but haven't shown you many. as a single data point, QBR is much better as a metric. Roundtable: Who has been the top waiver wire pickup so far this season? Heres a quick look at the Michigan State roster depth chart vs. Ohio State. DJ Turner returned to the game on Iowas penultimate drive, but via Michigan Radio, WR Roman Wilson was taken to the locker room and did not return. Bonagura: Georgia vs. TCU Coming out of the half it looked like the Wolverines were ready to put it away. But I'd rather face them than several other defenses out there. Michigan has two big home games in October, and now we know who well be their honorary captains for their tilts against Penn State and Michigan State. Bonagura: Notre Dame vs. Kentucky Bonagura: Penn State vs. Ole Miss All in all, I think the defense did fine. Noon, ESPN2 and the ESPN App Iowa went three and out, and Corum, McCarthy, Schoonmaker, and Bell keyed a quick march down the field. AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team? Schlabach: UCLA vs. Mississippi State. What does it take for Colson to get a cyan? Not just did he rip off these two big plays against Auburn, but he had TD runs of 44 and 70 yards against Ohio. JJ had one bad game last week on deep balls because his arm was finally 100% and he missed one by 6-12 inches today. State, but Mark Stoops said the projected first-round NFL draft pick is "day to day" with a foot injury. But a win's a win, obviously. Schlabach: There were a lot of questions about whether TCU could go on the road and win a defensive battle at Texas. On this play they have the seam guy (Tinsley) run ye ole pick play vs. the corner in charge of Washington, giving him separation to run a quick out past the sticks for a first down: Washington is complemented well by the presence of transfer WRMitchell Tinsley, who has seen his game translate to the B1G. While there weren't any truly dramatic upsets this weekend, there were some key results in terms of the ever-changing bowl picture, from the College Football Playoff on down. He's a very good player. In reply to I know this site likes to by DelhiWolverine. It'll be a good test for Michigan EDGE becauseLTOlumuyiwa Fashanu is already on the NFL radar as a draft prospect. 5:45 p.m., ESPN and the ESPN App They return just two starters from last year, RTCaedan WallaceandJuice Scruggs, who has slid from G to C. Wallace is still the turnstile he was last year, while Scruggs has done pretty decently moving to a new position. How well Michigan does against the run will likely determine how sketchy things get. Brooks Stadium (Conway, South Carolina) I cant believe Im sayin this Iowa wants it more. Head coach Jim Harbaugh told the media on Monday that Olympian Michael Phelps will be their honorary captain against Penn State, and new University of Michigan president Santa Ono will have the honor for the Michigan State game on October 29. I really don't want by Buy Bushwood. Well, coach Sonny Dykes' magical ride continued with a 10th straight victory. If you flex the TE out, you get the 11 personnel, 5 wide look: The 12 personnel alignment flashes quite a bit and it can be seen in the following image: Generally speaking, either the TEs will be on both sides of the formation (like here), or they will be on the same side while the WRs will be on both sides. 11:30 a.m., ESPN and the ESPN App ratings aren't opponent adjusted and passer ratings don't take into account non pass events like sacks, fumbles, bad option reads, etc. They also whipped Wallace relentlessly last season and had success getting their blitzes home. But we don't have a guy who wins jump balls. Okie came through on a well-designed stunt on 4th and 24, and Michigan had the ball back with 2:30 remaining. In reply to At this point I'm hoping for by NotADuck. Speaking of the Illini, every week they look more like they'll win the West. Against Ohio and Auburn, Singleton had 5 carries go for a combined 269 yards (53.8 YPC). Michigan 27-10. I assume he is a black hole in the context that, well, he just sucks. This is a home run threat. I expect some trick/wrinkle plays early coming out of the bye week. Blocking TETyler Warrenhas gotten more snaps than usual with Johnson in and out of the lineup, but he does not have the dynamic receiving ability that Strange and Johnson can flash from time to time. I got your pass rush right here [Patrick Barron], One Frame At A Time: B1G Championship Game, All Michigan Tight Ends in the Harbaugh Era, 2021 vs 2022 - No Star Defense - Sack Total Comparison, OT: Mike Leach hospitalized with non-trivial condition, OT: The case for Lions being our best Detroit franchise down the road, West Bloomfield 2024 top 100 DL Brandon Davis-Swain decommits from Notre Dame, 7 Michigan players landed in Mel Kipers latest 2023 draft board. 2023 Injury Report. Georgia would like nothing more than to play a CFP semifinal close to home, and it will get to play in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl if it finishes 12-0 and defeats LSU in the SEC championship game. Yes, it's a very low bar. The cuts in his routes just aren't deceptive or explosive, and he doesn't win high point passes. Theyve got water, and then getting that sleep, those are the kind of things that they take care of themselves. UT went 1-for-13 on third down and 1-for-4 on fourth. Michigan State Spartans Depth Chart. Ford Field (Detroit) He's a better receiver than Singleton is right now and though he didn't do much in this game, he has popped up in other games this season. 6:30 p.m., ESPN and the ESPN App Check back every week as the odds are updated following that week's games. I hate Kinnick. It feels like that's the one advantage where they could potentially attack the edges of the defense if the LB discipline is not there, In reply to I know he doesn't have the by We'll be Champions. The scheme is the same, so the coaching variable is constant. They have the returning B1G DB of the year, a new starter who is possibly better, veteran safeties, a returning 2nd team all American MLB. In reply to C'mong, mang. This is where I am too. 2022 MGoBlog. The Film:Penn State's schedule so far this season has not been the most difficult, which made choosing a game for this exercise tricky. 2:15 p.m., ESPN and the ESPN App Additionally, I felt Purdue's defense is a bit more similar to Michigan's given their strong run defense, compared to Auburn, who rank in the bottom third of the FBS in that metric and who got gashed on the ground by the Nittany Lions. Can anyone ID what this framed military uniform looking object in the Rivalry Trophy showcase is. Here is something else to look at Red zone offense. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. That was a thing of beauty. Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium (Nassau, Bahamas) Somebody that could go anywhere in the world, do any kind of treatment known to mankind. Schlabach: North Carolina Central vs. Jackson State, Go perfect in your bowl picks and win up to $1 million, plus more prizes! They'd probably die against Iowa, who would force them to drive deliberately down the field. 9 p.m., ESPN and the ESPN App In reply to Also looking forward to the by elm. Love it! 7:30 p.m., ESPN and the ESPN App We don't have big, straight-line, future-NFL-star burners of the sort you see at OSU or Bama. They throw a number of different formations at you (where the TE(s) line up is the big kicker generally), so it's hard to say what their base set is but it probably looks something like this: The TE is in-line, three WRs split out wide (can be trips like this or on either side of the formation) and the RB in the backfield. Noon, ESPN and the ESPN App so I think it's fair to talk about how much improvement he might make this year (without comparing him to a guy with a lower floor and lower ceiling). This highly anticipated styles clash in the desert seems to favor the Wolverines. 9:15 p.m., ESPN and the ESPN App 2d Bill Connelly. A nice goldilocks middle. It would get no further. Thanks for the perspective. At this point I'm hoping for a midseason Rudockening from JJ. One does not simply walk into Kinnick and expect a win. Penn State entered the season looking for someone to step up at TE and right now Brenton Strangehas done that. They take care of the team doing that.. He also seems to be forgetting last seasons M-Wisconsin game where Wilson made a spectacular catch adjusting to an under thrown ball. Caesars Superdome (New Orleans) Those attributes aren't there yet. Bonagura: Wyoming vs. Ohio If you give Clifford time, he'll deliver his fair share of pretty balls: If pressure is there, Clifford will launch it off his back foot. A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup. After three sleepy quarters it seemed like Michigan was going to walk out of Kinnick with a good ol fashioned slow-motion whomping. Likewise, if Michigan is winning the battle vs the OL, those passing downs will become miserable and Clifford could end up with some drive-ending sacks. Then there are Tennessee and LSU. Around the nation, text threads of Wolverine faithful began prognosticating: Easy TD here. You have people that are here that know him and know what hes done and theyre excited for his arrival. This one: The only real hole in Singleton's game thus far is fumble problems against Northwestern, but in fairness to him, the weather conditions were likely the culprit: Keyvone Lee and Kaytron Allen each were on the hook for a lost fumble too in that nasty, rainy game. Around the nation, text threads of Wolverine faithful began prognosticating: Easy TD here. In reply to They came close to hitting by stephenrjking. Never pander to the haters that like to drink their Haterade and eat their Hater-tots. Allen has had a fine season too and Parker Washington was an option for this, but I feel like the most likely scenario for Michigan giving up a big play in this game involves Singleton, so I chose him. Bonagura: Michigan vs. Tennessee in the Fiesta Bowl. The linebacker was slow to get up after making a tackle during the first quarter in Oxford, Mississippi, but played through the injury until he was pulled from the game with less than seven minutes remaining in the third quarter. In reply to Oy vei. He went 2/4 for 26 yards, with the above drop being one of his incompletions. 4 of MSU, linebacker Jacoby Windmon, and No. Can you believe it? 5-0 on the season, ranked #10 in the country, a test for the Michigan Wolverines that will tell us a lot about both squads involved. In reply to Very concerning to me that by stephenrjking. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Toyota Stadium (Frisco, Texas) Odds & lines subject to change. This feels like a game where we'll see if UM can generate organic pressure because Clifford isn't going to bail like Iowa or IU when guys get close. FAU Stadium (Boca Raton, Florida) After Oregon and UCLA fell this past weekend, I'm picking USC to win the Pac-12 and get the fourth spot. Your argument is valid. Bonagura: Minnesota vs. Florida Our LBs had better be ready. I know Maryland straddled the line a few weeks back but Penn State is seemingly another level. Getting out with a double digit win is sublime. ESPN college football reporters Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach break it all down with their latest projections for all the games, including their analysis of the CFP matchups, which teams helped and hurt their causes the most, and which matchup they'd most like to see. Also looking forward to the defensive UFR. OTOH, Im looking forward to seeing all the DL grade out well (tackling metric possibly notwithstanding.) I thought they have been clear - Colson makes a bunch of mistakes but he also makes a number of plus plays to often come out even. Tinsley has three inches on Washington and often lines up outside, whereas Washington does a lot of his work in the slot. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Bonagura: Duke vs. Iowa Iowa had a 2nd & 4 deep in Michigan territory, with the score 20-7 and plenty of time left for another unrushed possession. Hancock Whitney Stadium (Mobile, Alabama) On this next one, Singleton is given a bit of a lane by the OL and the burst he shows is real to hit the hole: These clips, from his first NCAA game, suggested Singleton could be a major weapon if the OL gave him more space to run. Schlabach: Georgia vs. USC, CFP semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Bonagura: Oregon and UCLA were in similar spots going into the week as one-loss Pac-12 teams that would have been viable CFP candidates if they won out. About Our Coalition. On defenseidk man, it felt like the worst offense in the country was able to move the ball on us in non-fluke ways. Within the 11 personnel shell, they can go 4 wide: That's RB Kaytron Allen lined up as a WR to the top of the screen. is bowl eligible. But PSU will have a better D and we know who will have a better O. Bonagura: Mississippi State vs. Baylor Sean Clifford hopes to see less of this this year [Patrick Barron], but they have called them in other games this season, One Frame At A Time: B1G Championship Game, All Michigan Tight Ends in the Harbaugh Era, 2021 vs 2022 - No Star Defense - Sack Total Comparison, OT: Mike Leach hospitalized with non-trivial condition, OT: The case for Lions being our best Detroit franchise down the road, West Bloomfield 2024 top 100 DL Brandon Davis-Swain decommits from Notre Dame, 7 Michigan players landed in Mel Kipers latest 2023 draft board. Schlabach: Louisville vs. Illinois, Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl South Carolina 24, UK 14:3 takeaways: Nothing goes right for No. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Amon G. Carter Stadium (Fort Worth, Texas) There was a moment of discomfort. How will Saturday's top games affect the College Football Playoff chase? Clifford's ability to scramble is on the scouting report and it hurt Michigan a couple times last season. IF the DE edge rush can continue to develop with Morris and Okie, it can be as transformative for the defense and our potential as JJ continuing to develop on offense. Schlabach: Liberty vs. UNLV, Myrtle Beach Bowl Here is a couple to quench your thirst. Iowa tried a fake kneel at the end of the 2nd quarter, but Michigan wrangled it down after six yards and took a 13-0 lead into halftime, with a 236 to 91 advantage in yardage. In the event that he gets injured, true freshmanDrew Allarwould be next up on the depth chart and he has played in several games this season so far. AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas) Kinnick is where dreams go to die. I thought Singleton looked like a really good back against Purdue just to get the 31 yards he did as the write up mentioned because the blocking in front of him and PSU's other RB's was atrocious in that game. A more clear look from MSU players assaulting Michigan Wolverines cornerback Gemon Green has been released by ESPN/ABC. My theory on Penn State thus far is that against good run defenses, I doubt they will be able to run it much at all, but against weaker units, they have progressed to the point they can move bodies on the OL and the quality of RBs help produce big plays. This was the mid-term exam. Agree that JJ did well in his first real road start, and at Kinnick, but one completed pass to Anthony, and none downfield to Wilson, Henning, or Johnson. Independence Stadium (Shreveport, Louisiana) Quarterback Dilithium Rating (Scale: 1 [Navarre] to 10 [Denard]):Clifford's legs are pretty well known to Michigan fans who have followed PSU. Brooklyn Nets (114.8 points) BPI lowest projected totals. It was a little annoying to get got on Americas Rollout multiple times when thats like one of the only things Iowa can do. 21-20 book it. Bonagura: Cincinnati vs. Michigan State 2 p.m., CBS In 6 games MI has been in the red zone 33 times and scored 30 times with 24 TDs and 6 FGs. Bonagura: North Carolina vs. UCF Since Anthony caught those two TDs against MSU, I've been waiting for him to be unleashed in more roles. Its all your fault! The teams have played only once before -- the 2002 Citrus Bowl -- and a possible semifinal matchup would mean new (blue) blood in the championship game. A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup. SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California) GOLD- New additions We want more sacks! I just want to see him pull it a little more and use that speed out on the edge. Bonagura: NC State vs. Washington A more clear video has been released of MSU players assaulting Michigans Gemon Green, Andrew Luck gives Jim Harbaugh massive thank you during College Football Hall of Fame speech. Author of seven books on college football. But things weren't so rosy in the Pac-12, where Oregon and UCLA both suffered their second losses of the season, effectively eliminating them from CFP contention and leaving USC as the conference's only hope. Frisco Bowl Early fourth quarter was concerning but they got through it. This one will not be close. C, down from the July, 2022 value of +0.36 deg. AL East. 10/11/2022 6:53:00 PM. And this Iowa team has something good going for it, a defense that continues to be elite. Bonagura: North Texas vs. Fresno State Yeah. The refs are first-class neurotics, if the truth be told. NRG Stadium (Houston) Projected Depth Chart new U-M president Santa Ono for MSU. That's what happened against an inferior run defense like Auburn, and he ripped off two long runs. The MSU Bears hold a 24-17-2 advantage in the series. In his likely World Cup finale, Ronaldo's calm, subdued effort not enough for Portugal, Man City's Castellanos is settling nicely in WSL, just in time for Man United's visit, Brittney Griner's release met with shock, relief from the Phoenix Mercury, 796 goals and counting: The Alex Ovechkin chase to 800 tracker, MLB winter meetings winners, losers and takeaways: Our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week, NCAA volleyball 2022 regionals: Expert breakdown and predictions, Transfer Talk: Saudis turn to Firmino after Ronaldo snub. I'm hoping all three corners have stars by the season's end. CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T Call 1-800-GAMBLER. I didn't see anything to make me think they are much better than the unit that Michigan contained pretty well last season (holding PSU to 14 points) and as I mentioned in the preceding paragraph, a lot hinges on the battle of the lines. Schlabach: Oklahoma vs. Michigan State, San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl Late I thought their TEs were running awfully open. PSU is only allowing 1.4 sacks per game this season (T-34th), which is a nice mark, but the signs of them having real trouble with good pass rushers again was evident. I wouldn't be surprised if Purdue wins the West. Bonagura: Marshall vs. Florida Atlantic Not many people had their money on that in August. The Wildcats are falling short right now. They hit quick outs and found soft spots in zones. Gerald J. Ford Stadium (Dallas) Schlabach: East Carolina vs. Middle Tennessee State, Famous Idaho Potato Bowl He's a high event player but both ways. The major impact Blake Corum had on Michigans offense in 2022, Survey Results: Most fans would rather see Michigan play Georgia in National Championship, Top 10 plays of Michigan footballs 2022 regular season, What CFP returners and rematches say about Michigans chances this postseason. Projected Depth Chart Football Scholarship Chart 2022, 5:00pm CDT / new. Not elite, but quite good, with potential to get even better as the season goes on. Now, can JJ still do a better job hitting those deep passes? 5 p.m., ESPN and the ESPN App At the very least, to be "great", even just relative to your own conference, you'd need to be the #1 for that year. Penn State enters this weekend ranked 46th in SP+ offense, a significant bump up from last season's 72nd finish, but still not what you want given the level of talent on this roster. Schlabach: Arkansas vs. Baylor, Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl This is the first game in the B1G that will decide who wins the east division and the conference. But at no point did Iowa get within one score of tying or taking the lead; Michigan was playing the score, and while it didn't *feel* good, the result was exactly what they intended: An easy multi-score win, beating the spread. He's a QB who is fearless and ideal for an offense with leaky pass protection. That said, they sure as hell aren't Indiana from last week, and they also aren't slow as molasses Iowa from two weeks ago. Not sure this Iowa defense is truly "elite". That wasn't a mistake, but a consequence of knowing he had the room and was able to back of a touch to make sure that he made the play. Recapping Crystal Ball predictions, best recruit visitor reactions for U-M/MSU game There were a TON of prospects on campus. If defending national champion Georgia wins its last two games against Kentucky on the road and Georgia Tech at home, it should be assured of getting one of the four spots -- even if it loses to LSU in the SEC championship game. These things matter. The OL has been PSU's Achilles heel on offense for years now. Didn't happen as much against Purdue. And when the ball wasn't thrown quite so far into the corner, Wilson lacked the ability to pivot, rise, and high-point the ball for a catch. Password requirements: 6 to 30 characters long; ASCII characters only (characters found on a standard US keyboard); must contain at least 4 different symbols; Not sure if that was designed soft coverage for a terrible QB or if its mildly concerning. Early Rudock was missing guys by yards. With the bye week behind him, I expect Johnson to be closer to full strength this weekend. Good QBs do that. Troy A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup. The defense is kind of hit-and-miss, and I think we'll see some of this all year, bend-but-don't-break. Oregon's second loss makes it more likely that a second SEC team will get in because now USC is the only viable option from the Pac-12. I didn't see any designed QB runs in this game but they have called them in other games this season and I assume they'll trot one out for a marquee game like Michigan. Chart: I will also post Clifford's previous DSR metrics from FFFFs past: 2019 - 46% (vs Iowa), 2020 - 67%, and 2021 -62%. The 2019 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University during the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season.The Buckeyes played their home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.This was the Buckeyes' 130th overall season and 107th as a member of the Big Ten Conference.They were led by Ryan Day, in his first season as Ohio State's full-time head 2 p.m., ESPN and the ESPN App "He made some poor decisions on where his eyes were that led to bad plays and led to sacks, and, you know, we've talked about that with Will. Projected Depth Chart Football Scholarship Chart (MSU) game about three weeks ago, explained Prieskorn. OL still kind of sucks. It's not an every rushing down kind of thing, but zone concepts comprised the majority of their rushing plays, with inside zone having far more success than stretch. Unfortunately, what is also present is the wavering accuracy and questionable reads that have prevented him from ever reaching the upper echelon of college QBs. "Without getting too in detail or throwing any person under the bus or any one group or anything like that, it just was missed plays. Both to us. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. McCarthy dodged a defensive end, rolled out, and found Donovan Edwards in the back of the endzone for what felt an insurmountable 20-0 lead. McCarthy just missed his one deep shotto a very wide open Roman Wilsonbut provided the accurate outs and checkdowns that were required to game manage a win against the Game Managers. The offense gets a solid "B." They have another Big Ten road trip next week to Bloomington before their first ranked foe, Penn State, comes to town in two weeks. People whove been where hes been, people have nothing but fantastic things to say. More than you we need to knowor can understandabout wormholes and blackholes and quantum physics issue assholes, from theNew York Times. Never pander to the haters that like to drink their Haterade and eat their Hater-tots. That's how Michigan suffocated the PSU offense last year and while early returns are that pass pro has probably improved at a few spots on the line, this will be a test for the Nittany Lion offense. Losing George Karlaftis, they were not projected to have an elite pass rush and it appeared that way against Penn State. Will MI run the ball more and not throw as much to help out McCarthy? He was PSU's favorite TE early last season before fading as the year went along. But do they strike terror in opponents? Bonagura: Ball State vs. Louisiana Iowa had a 2nd & 4 deep in Michigan territory, with the score 20-7 and plenty of time left for another unrushed possession. But they're also not as creative as Maryland, and UM bottled that team up pretty well especially if you ignore that last drive when the game was decided. With all the uncertainty surrounding Levis, Stoops was able to offer more concrete news about graduate transfer linebacker Jacquez Jones. Michigan had a quick three-and-out and Iowa kept the momentum. Design by Human Element. These are the types of games weve seen OSU win with ease for years after we spend the whole week talking ourselves into the potential for Kinnick magic only to be reminded that it only seems to apply to the other 13 Big Ten teams. 2 p.m., ESPN and the ESPN App Michigan, for the record, is 4th in rush yards against per game this season. A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup 2d Bill Connelly One big thing for the last 8 teams, the latest on USA and Berhalter: World Cup daily Several of the catchable balls he delivered were plainly dropped. I would have liked to see our offense do a bit more, honestly. This Michigan team took the ball to face one of the best defenses in the country and then drove it down their throats for a TD that set the tone for the entire game. There was one such example in the Purdue game on 3rd & 6: Clifford tends to have happy feet in the pocket, dancing around even when there isn't direct pressure getting home, and he's well trained on how to avoid it when it does get home (four years of experience with that). It's the team's first road game this year, and JJ McCarthy's first road start, and things looked shaky last week after opening the season against three of the ten worst teams in college football. Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer . I know this site likes to bag on Franklin, but the guy is a good coach (72-34 at PSU) and a great recruiter. 13 Wildcats in loss to Gamecocks, Mark Stoops raised Kentucky football's standard. Indiana rushed for a grand total of 80 yards, sacks removed (19, sacks included). Albertsons Stadium (Boise, Idaho) In reply to Finally I want to give a by RockinLoud. That lends well to scrambling on 3rd downs when contain breaks and there's a running lane. In reply to Whats your address so I can by MGoOhNo. 2) DJ has the speed to match the WR, but could get burned against a top level WR with similar speed because he has to turn his hip or worst he will get a DPI. They've been able to run the ball a little bit better and Clifford has not been under fire as much, but that is opponent dependent. Corum had 29 carries for 133 yards, with Donovan Edwards chipping in 29 yards on 5 carries. Windmon, however, was not suspended initially, so it wouldnt be surprising to see repercussions be handed down to him at some point in the near future. I mean, it was Ruddock's first year in the system and 2015 @Utah, Oregon State, UNLV, BYU, and @ Maryland is likely a tougher schedule. Things like this cut and weave before lowering the shoulder to grind out the first down: Getting one yard with that blocking is an achievement for the RB. It's a step in the right direction from Stoops saying "I don't know" when asked last weekend if it's possible Levis could return to face the Bulldogs. 3 p.m., ESPN and the ESPN App Cornerback DJ Turner, for our money Michigans best defender, lay on the ground surrounded by trainers. So Levis, who was a game-time scratch in Week 6 against the Gamecocks due to an undisclosed foot injury, told the SEC Network that he'll be "good" to play against the Bulldogs never mindthe boot on his left foot. Privacy Policy Noon, ABC and the ESPN App Because we know from Indiana that opposing RBs can get past our OL. Chase Field (Phoenix) Schlabach: NC State vs. Houston, AutoZone Liberty Bowl The legend spoke to the Michigan team this summer, and he gave players advice about conditioning. The 5* true freshman arrived in State College ready for NCAA game action and has immediately made himself a formidable weapon out of the PSU backfield. 1) They were testing Cover 3 and weren't taking IU seriously. Go Blue!!! One to a TE (Warren): Finally, let's move to the RBs and OL. UCLA's defense had no answer for quarterback Jayden de Laura, who threw for 315 yards and had three touchdowns (one rushing). HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl In reply to Well I think Wisconsin just by blueandmaizeballs. Quick Lane Bowl It would take a string of upsets to push either into the top four, but it's not impossible. 5-7 (Overall) 3-6 (Conf.) He was injured early in PSU's game against Northwestern before the bye and it is unclear if he will be ready to go this weekend. Except, they move at a lightning pace and are, you know, Indiana. No. I agree that this is the main concern going into the game. Sieve! It will be interesting to see how we perform against a team that is multi-dimensional. They paved through the middle of Iowa's defensive front. What a tool. So he has less separation and doesn't win high-point passes, so the pass can only be complete if it hits him in the right place in stride. A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup. Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (Memphis, Tennessee) Problem is, they only impact the game in a massive way when the OL gives them a chance. Schlabach: Marshall vs. Wyoming, TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl It did feel weird to be worrying just then. Capital One Orange Bowl That puts them at 95% and 14th in the country. Those two were second fiddle to Jahan Dotson last season but Washington was already becoming a star himself and has solidified that status this season. And yes, harbaugh runs the ball a lot, he'll continue to do so. MSU's Johnson jabs Leach, says he'll enter portal. 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They'll have to throw the ball more and be put in longer passing down situations, where the pass protection can be exposed and Clifford's accuracy and decision-making may be iffy. The Somerset native threw a desperation interception with the Wildcats down multiple scores and less than three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and was sacked six times by a Gamecocks defense that entered the game with four quarterback takedowns to its name. 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