ANN ARBOR, Mich. — From the opening kickoff Michigan was in full control on Saturday against UNLV.
A clinical first drive by the Wolverines, nine plays and 80 yards, was capped by a 3-yard rushing touchdown by Blake Corum to open the scoring. JJ McCarthy produced another flawless start, going 13-for-13 for 149 yards before a miscommunication with wide receiver Fredrick Moore led to the first incomplete pass.
Coming into Saturday’s game the Wolverines were still looking for their first sack of the year. Not only did the Michigan defensive line cause problems for the Rebels front five, it sacked quarterback Doug Brumfield five times in the first half.
The second half was a continuation of the first. Michigan scored two touchdowns in the third quarter before letting the backups get reps.
Here are our five takeaway from the game.