By Garin Turner
The #4 Michigan Wolverines took care of business defeating the UConn Huskies 59-0. It was the first time in program history that Michigan opened up the season scoring 50 plus in three straight games.
Michigan got the ball to start the game and scored within four plays after RB Blake Corum ran for 20 yards. Corum would score again on a one-yard run and Jake Moody would connect on a short field goal to give the Wolverines a 17-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Corum would score for the third time on another one-yard run at the 12:08 mark in the second quarter. AJ Henning would break four tackles on his way to the end zone with a 61-yard punt return. With 3:11 left in the half, Corum would score on yet another one-yard score giving Michigan a 38-0 halftime lead.
Corum would score for a fifth time, tied for the Michigan record by an RB in the third on an 11-yard run.
Backup QB Alex Orji would score on a 10-yard run in the fourth followed by a 20-yard touchdown pass from backup QB Alan Bowman to Leon Franklin for the final score.
J.J. McCarthy was named the starter moving forward after last week’s performance went 15/18 for 214 yards. Michigan played seven different QBs in the game. Second-string Cade McNamara left after an injury late in the second quarter.
Corum rushed 12 times for 71 yards and five scores.
Ronnie ball lead the receiving core with seven receptions for 96 yards. Roman Wilson added three receptions for 64 yards.
The Huskies were 2/14 on third down and were only able to get six first downs. They were held to 110 yards of total offense including just 24 yards passing.
UP NEXT
#4 Michigan (3-0) opens up its BIG Ten schedule against Maryland at home on Saturday.
UConn will travel to North Carolina State Saturday night.
