Behind the Mic - Michigan vs. Fresno State

fin will be with 15K 15 Le field presentation of the Michigan Sports Network what a difference a year makes this time last year Michigan football had just endured an offseason that revolved around fixing what happened on a fateful night in Glendale Arizona TCU shocked the Wolverines in the Fiesta Bowl prompting some great Michigan players to stick around another year when they could have started their professional careers they did stick around basically the entire calendar year around an arbor using that massive chip on their shoulders that loss to TCU to get better each day this time around not only did Michigan reach the college football playoff but they won it too many legendary plays and players to list off here but now here we are at the dawn of the 2024 season Michigan is the reigning national champions Jim Harbaugh has gone to the NFL as our a School record 13 draft picks and many more key contributors Shon Moore leads the program now into a new look big 10 with a loaded schedule what difference a year makes in both circumstances and also Vibes because for the first time since the 1998 season Michigan enters a season as the leaders invest tonight it'll feel like a reunion of sorts the first big get together after a huge accomplishment but in the program the standard is set they want to do it again the 2024 Journey Begins here at the Big House against Fresno State in three hours and we're here to preview it on the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan tailgate show what is it it's football yes sir there are five seasons across this country every year winter spring summer fall and football football season makes the barber cut hair just a little bit better and it makes the butcher slice the steak a trifle thicker old cars new cars and motorbikes are jammed with riders Wheeling for The Stadium from Northeast South and West and the back roads are Jamille there's something in football for everyone some can cheer the player some can second guest the coach some can listen to transistor radios and see how wrong we radio announcers can be while some just enjoy the ballet of young Bulls in battle there's Magic on the campus sprawling beyond the boundaries of the stadium as once again small college towns Across the Nation become part of the big Collegiate football Seas kickoff hourigan wver You Ready for today's game on the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan tailgate show Whole Health includes body and mind and Blue Cross covers it all from Mental Health Resources to exercise routines Blue Cross is ready to help learn more at bcbsm.com now with former Michigan offensive lineman Jack Miller here's your host Brian Bush going into 2021 many of the fan base wanted Jim harball fired many wondered if this program could ever get back to the top going into 2022 plenty of Good Vibes the understanding that the summit still felt far away after losing toor going into 2023 it was tough not to think about TCU about the Fiesta Bowl so how have you been this offseason going into 2024 it it it's felt different hasn't it it has I've told everybody that I know that they can now refer to me as champ instead of Jack so that was a new thing this year but uh it wasn't you were always a champion in our books I appreciate that Brian I think you're one of the few that might say that it uh it was awesome right it flew by it seems like uh just yesterday uh we were at the national championship game in Houston and uh got to celebrate that enjoy a little bit of the offseason and you know we talked a lot during the offseason it felt like probably a couple months into that still really hadn't set in and now that we're back to football and like you said you know a reunion of what last year was I think that it's finally come full circle right now you're the defending national champs starting off this year it was just awesome truly truly a magical year last year an incredible offseason a lot of change and we'll get into that uh a lot of new faces out there for Michigan but as I talked about a lot last year you know to appreciate and cherish what what we were witnessing what Michigan football was able to do last year and even you know the years before that and so I took some of my own advice and and really um you know was able to to Relish in that and and here we are and that's a great part about sports you get a chance to do it again and ready to get the 2024 season kicked off I'm I'm fired up it's great to be back in the big house it is a new era but there are similarities not as many as 2022 into 2023 I mean losing a head coach can rock a program these days in college football but Jim Harbaugh passed the Baton to shiron Moore not actually but the Baton passing did feel like it was seamless uh now the Jim Harbaugh departure like a lot of things with Coach bit Rocky very public uh but the approval rating for Chiron Moore Sky High and Coach Moore hasn't tried to change too much no um because I feel like and I was told this a long time ago like players can see right through it all so if you're not yourself then they really you know they'll attack that so for me it's it's all about them it's always been about them uh my doors always open I hear them in there I got candy jars in there and all hear dude's getting candy who is that yes okay cool great then you'll come back there and ask me a question walk out leave I'm like okay great I so that's never going to change I want them to feel very welcome and um be able to understand to know that I'm always there for him what do you think the favorite candy is Shon did say it after that clip well basic on the way he said it's probably some sort of like M&M's or Skittles or something of that nature no Pink Starburst ah yeah Pink Starburst they made that noise yeah I was trying to put it together use some deductive reasoning there I was way off you are experienced in the candy noise stay away from that but if it's pizza or something like that then I got that cover fair enough uh yeah Pink Starburst and Jolly Ranchers in there uh shon's not a big chocolate guy though he says he doesn't eat many anywh who uh it always felt like a no-brainer whenever Jim Harbaugh would leave over the last couple years and how have you seen him transition in the full-time role well I love that clip and what he said there I think is so true players can sense when somebody's being fake when a coach is fake with them and so I really am excited to hear coach actually say that that he's going to be himself he's going to be there for the players he's not going to change anything certainly you know coming in in in the wake of Jim Harbaugh those are big shoes to fill those guys I think are very different people but yet have the same philosophy around football around Michigan football creating young men that are going to be great on and off the field but he's going to do it with his style and he should any good head coach puts their stamp and in their type of uh spin on culture that shouldn't have to change much because of the success we've had I think Chiron believes in what Coach Harbaugh you know the DNA and the blueprint that he created a couple years ago here uh you said he's going to take the Baton and run with that which I was excited about like I think many fans right it it it's working there's a blueprint for Success here at Michigan and you look at some of the best programs typically that's a good transition a guy who's been in the program understands that they've had success and you can hand it off and keep some of that same you know the type of characteristics that have been successful you know there's no need to change it so keep it rolling I think you know chiron's going to do a great job with that with his own spin on maybe a new age and a new face of college football in the everchanging landscape that that college football is right now one of the new captains for Michigan Max bredes obviously a legacy player here for Michigan he said every detail is treated like the national championship and the blueprint is in place and we'll see how it works and you we mentioned earlier yeah 13 former players gone to the NFL but I mean it's pretty consensus that Michigan has at least three probably four first round talents on the roster that doesn't even include Donovan Edwards NCA football video game cover boy because of just where the running back position is valued in the NFL it's probably be tough one through like 50 to be better than last year but one through five one through 10 very feasible well we talked all last season even the year before about the depth and this is where it pays off that's not just a per season thing that's building a winning culture and a winning program so there's a lot of guys that are to play tonight that weren't necessarily starters over the last couple years but because of Michigan's success because of them getting away with you know blowing out certain opponents early in the season these are guys who have played a lot of football here so the depth of the last couple years does carry on to this year we got to get guys to step up into that Blake korm JJ type of caliber and then the next batch of guys that step up and then we start to really know about them this year plenty to do on the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan tailgate show we will Scout Fresno State in about 25 minutes khle mulling stops by at 5:25 John Jansen at 530 we'll have Doug car share his thoughts at 610 during the final hour pregame coverage thoughts from Mason Graham head coach Shon Moore and of course all afternoon long here on the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan tailgate show we will give you this traffic and weather on the eight it's time for traffic and weather on the that was traffic and weather on the eight we will detail the week that was in well in a lot of ways the week that still is to transpire here which from a storyline standpoint is about the starting quarterback spot that when we continue here 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make that decision as we go and as they feel comfortable too because big part of it is what the players want so we'll try to make sure make that decision here soon but it really be guy that practices with the most consistency making the best decisions taking care of the football and make enough plays U because both of them are going to be going against Sim looks because it's not going to be our defense now it's going to be their defense so who's going to execute whether you're with the one offense or the two offense because both of them are going to take snaps with both who's going to execute with the most consistency again here's Brian bu and Sh Miller That's the head coach The Wolverine Shon Moore that clip from Monday's inside Michigan football radio show I thought it was interesting not really surprising but something that shron Moore has been very forward about uh and he kind of alluded to this in the clip we played in the first segment it's all about the players so the players having a role and I don't know if it was you know I don't think it's a straw pole or you probably talk to the captain some of the other leaders and discuss and it has not been made official we don't know who is going to be the starting quarterback so you wonder just how much of that played a role in it uh certainly Michigan comes in as a favorite um but with Texas looming in week two yeah there there is no requirement to say who it's going to be uh but yeah did you expect it to be out by now no not really and like we just talked about before the last time out here part of Coach Harbaugh's blueprint last couple years was you know don't reveal your hand if you don't have to right so maybe shon's taken a play out of that so to speak to say look there's there's no need there's no requirement to get out there and tell people what we're thinking I think it's probably fair to anticipate that both players will get some time tonight and and that for a couple reasons it's probably not if they haven't announced it that doesn't mean it's that clearcut so they probably want to give both guyss a chance to earn that opportunity and secondly with Texas in week two having the game plan for really two different styles of offense makes it a little more difficult for the Longhorns this week leading up to next week to game plan for that so I think it's probably the best of both worlds we'll see I I really appreciate coach Moore's comments about making sure the players are comfortable with it you know we have seen time and time again player-led teams lead to success making sure that they feel empowered that they have a voice who are they going to feel confident with who are they going to trust the most and so you know trying to balance all of that can be very tough we don't have the luxury that we had the last few seasons of a few games to get going you basically got one this year so use it to your advantage I think that's what they're trying to do by the way Texas leading Colorado state 17 nothing late second quarter there uh now remember back in 2022 uh the Michigan method as Jim Harbaugh termed it resulted in JJ McCarthy seizing the starting quarterback away from Kade coming off that first Big 10 Championship run that year Michigan began the season with Colorado state Hawaii and Yukon that playing the Michigan method here is not a feasible setup with the Longhorns coming in number four in the nation as I mentioned up as expected early on Colorado State but could there be a tweak depending on how things go today once again here's shiron Mo you need two that can really play and you just got to see how the guy plays in the first game and and if it's consistent enough to to help you win the next one then yeah it is you know we're like with JJ that's we knew he was going to be consistent enough to win the next game so for us is going to be who's going to be consistent enough to help us win win the game and yeah not just manage the game but sometimes you're going to have to make a play you're going have to make a play on third down you have to make a play in the red zone to do things to to help us win so who's going to do that ultimately going to be the starting quarterback I I do think it would be pretty surprising if the player who starts at qu qub back tonight is not the player who starts a quarterback or plays the the the majority of the early snaps next week against Texas just because of how big that game is how good Texas is all of that but I do think in terms of just the grand scheme of the quarterback we're all going to have to reenter a bit as we watch this team watch this offense especially early on JJ McCarthy did so many things on and off the field that that few can replicate remember I mean the NFL I know he was the quarterback off the board he was also the number 10 pick the NFL loves him the Vikings clearly really really like him and it's unfortunate the injury for him but going from that a a young man who lost as a starting quarterback one game as a starter in college to whoever it is an inexperienced quarterback in college very inexperienced is going to be different now Coach Moore said the key word there which is consistency we know what this team is going to look like this year it's going to have a really good defense you would think that they're going to try to dominate The Line scrimmage the way they've done the last few years control of the clock they're probably not going to ask anything that extraordinary out of a quarterback this year so you know you're kind of playing worst case scenario just don't make mistakes right and that's where that consistency comes into play I'm sure that all quarterbacks in training camp showed flashes of Brilliance it's a matter of who can do it consistently enough to not hurt the team I think this defense is going to keep Michigan in every game this season can they get enough out of the quarterback play with two different styles between orgy and Warren but can they get enough consistency out of that that they can rely on holding on to the ball not giving away possessions to the other team doing enough to put up points to win that's not probably going to be their Ace in the Hole is is the offensive explosiveness this season so it just comes down to can we control the clock can we March down the field methodically can we keep our defense off the field as much as possible and and that just comes down to a guy who limits his mistakes I think they've had all training camps to try to figure that out but once you get under the lights and bullet live bullets start flying in a real game some of that can change so maybe a little test run for both guys this evening time for the tailgate tip brought to you by Meer smart tailgating is all about the prep work do as much as you can in advance like shaping burger patties and preparing toppings today's tailgate tip brought to you by Meyer presenting sponsor of the 2024 Michigan football season and proud supporter 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Michigan's defense was the best in the country last year and and it really does feel because of the star power over there I mean Michigan legitimately could have three top 10 picks in next year's draft from the defensive side of the football really if Kenneth Grant takes the steps that we all know he's capable of it feels like especially early but really throughout the course of the season this defense is going to have to lead the way it is you got three Americans on the defensive side of the ball we know the two big guys in the middle of that defensive line are are freakish and are going to make really really it's going to be really tough for opposing offensive lines to figure out what to do with them you got Derrik Moore on the edge Josiah Stewart TJ guy I think is is an individual who we're looking for to have a big year and again it it is probably going to be predicated on those guys being able to contain these offenses particularly you got really powerful offenses coming into the Big 10 now so if you're able to neutralize that and like we talked about in the segment before get the offense to be rolling start to gain momentum as the season goes on that that's probably the blueprint for Success this year but it it all starts at the line of scrimmage and those Big Fellas up front are really really deadly for the Wolverines Mason Graham Kenneth Grant will Johnson Stars those are the three uh I mean will Johnson some of the talk around him deserved but I mean it is crazy lofty and that's how good he is but beyond that we know names because Michigan's ability last year to shuffle in so many players drik Moore Ernest hman Josiah Stewart mcari pagee keep in mind that one of the most highly anticipated transfers I think in the country is a linebacker for Michigan the Maryland transfer Jon baram uh now in terms of other names who didn't play a ton or didn't play much at all last year TJ guy Shon Moore was asked about kind of a broad question and he listed off plenty of names but the first one he mentioned was TJ guy so you mentioned a few names who do you think can take that potential jump because Kenneth Grant he wasn't a guy who people thought could be oh three and done first round pick for sure this time last year is there a name or two that you could pinpoint and say you know what if things break right maybe they can get close to that Graham Grant and Johnson yeah I think Barham at at linebacker the guy from Maryland the reports coming out of training camp was that he is out of control good and particularly with a defensive line that's that solid so the offens line can't get to the second level and you can have a guy as dynamic as him running around flying to the ball tack you know tackling machine type of guy I think he's going to have a big year and then I I'd look for rayan Benny in the middle to help too we've talked all all the last couple years about that defensive line and the depth that they had so Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant as great as they are they're big boys they can't be out there all the time if rayan Benny is a guy who who can spell them every once in a while come in and be just as dominant which I think he can that makes them that much more deadly that gives them that depth gets the Big Fellas off the field gives them time to catch a breath stay healthy all those things you got to find a couple other guys on that defensive front I think rayan's Benny is one of them who can really help add to that depth it's going to make them especially down the stretch as a year goes on just that much better offensively two primary Stars remain from last year's team Donovan Edwards Colston Loveland biggest overhaul comes up front all five starters from last year's team gone and really the sixth old lineman Trent Jones who played a ton he's also no longer in the wing helmet two of Michigan's captains as well Trevor Keegan zacker gone now shron Moore did announce three of the starters early in the week up front miles hitting at left tackle he started there last year and then lost that spot uh and uh he's back and we'll see what he can Elevate in his second year in the maze in blue Northwestern transfer Josh pre and then Giovani elati at Right Guard elati three starts in 2022 when Trevor Keegan was banged up none last year he could have left he'd have been highly coveted in the transfer portal but he stayed didn't want to leave nowhere else didn't want to go nowhere else had opportunities but decided to stay over here be patient and it's my turn now one of the best online coaches we had Coach Moore now coach new one of the best online coaches I just trust in the process that's what it's about we have a standard over here we have to withhold that standard every day that's what it's about know you and John have been high on alotti for a while uh I think a lot of people are excited to see this young man Unleashed as a full-time starter I love his response and and that's what it's about you know those who stay will be Champions right that's the old saying he's a guy who just put his head down kept working wasn't able to get the KN as a starter over the last couple years but has played a lot of football you know you get a lot of injuries on the offensive line and so he's been a Dynamic player who's come in played a few different positions kind of a merer type at guard who's poised to have a big year obviously last year had to sit behind zener and Keegan two of the best to ever do it here now is his time I I I love his mindset that hey I waited this out I learned from some of the best not only players but coaches as well and now it's his time to shine he he stuck it out look for him to be a leader up front there you know P comes over from Northwestern hinton's played a lot at left tackle too it's his first time really getting the nod as a season starter right so alotti a guy that's been here a long time has seen success has developed a lot there's no substitute for experience sometimes offensive linemen just you just have to be in the system longer you get bigger stronger faster you've seen enough blitzes you've seen enough moves from defensive line and you start to figure that stuff out so I'm really excited to watch the season that he's going to have we will keep tabs on the other two spots shron Moore did detail kind of the final two for each slot at Center either Greg krippin or Dom Jadis and then at right tackle Andrew Gentry or the name that I think people were surprised to hear a surging seconde player in Evan link it goes to show you competition all the time doesn't matter what year what your experience is yeah they're they're recruiting that way they're developing that way you know the best players are going to play and now they have the added benefit of a few years of success right and that just you get that momentum you get the ball rolling and next thing you know you got a seconde guy pushing Gentry for that right tackle position that's not something that they had a few years ago here right but now they got that depth they've recruited that way they' develop that way and when you hand the Baton from Harbaugh to Chiron Moore you can kind of keep on that path and so you start to see maybe maybe EV Link's one of those guys who comes out of nowhere this year and is a big name by the end of the season well tonight's opponent uh endured a challenging off season we'll talk about fres no State here coming up momentarily first traffic and weather on the eights it's time for traffic and weather on the that was traffic and weather on the eights before we continue here on the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan tailgate show let's pause 10 seconds to allow our network stations to identify themselves as you listen listen to Michigan football from [Music] learfield we will break down the Bulldogs of Fresno State when we come back this is Michigan football from learfield this is Coke Zero sugar could I be the best Coke ever try and taste with your ears 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was announced the Full Speed Ahead coaching and rolling with Bulldog football that is Tim Skipper the interim head coach for Fresno State Skipper led the Bulldogs in their win in the New Mexico bowl last December uh Jeff tford did miss that one due to medical reasons Tedford was still the head coach of the program up until about mid July when the checkup that Skipper alluded to took place uh Tedford heck of a coaching career highest profile stint was an 11-year run at Cal coach Aaron roders led the Bears to their last share of a conference Championship back in 2006 we'll see how they far in the aply name Atlantic Coast Conference coming up uh Tedford alltime quarterback one of the all-time quarterbacks at Fresno State uh and and of course was leading as Alma moer until about seven weeks ago so you know there will be some emotion on that visiting sideline tonight and understandably so in the aftermath of this I think we've learned that Jeff Tedford has been a very well-respected coach across college football he is absolutely you know coaching is a a small world small circle a lot of those guys know each other it's a bit of a Brotherhood um I think Matt rule was a coach last year who compared it to being in the mob eventually you're going to get whacked you kind of know the lifestyle you live you live kind of hard and fast so there's a respect that a lot of those guys have for one another I don't remember that oh yeah he made a reference to it last year you can pull it up that's amazing but you know coach stord is one of those guys unfortunately had that Health scare and uh and probably made the decision coaching is a stressful job it requires a lot of hours a lot of time a lot of time away from your family and and so good on him to to step aside and and hand the Baton so to speak over to coach Skipper and you know that's a good team Fresno State has always had a good program over there they they they recruit well they develop well and there's been some really big names that have come out of that program so you know overall just you know tying it back to tonight this is not a team that you just show up and and you're going to win they they had to prepare the right way they got to come out here and play the right way because Fresno State's going to have that approach of just hey you know it playing Reckless a little bit right it doesn't matter throw it all on the table and if we find a way to win it'd be like a Super Bowl to come in here and beat Michigan at night for a home opener the defending national champs yeah you looted to connections too I think similar to Michigan as well it was a logical handoff at head coach um and fro St only lost one player during that 30 day transfer window that was open during it now it was late in the season or late in the off season so uh take that with a little bit of a grain of salt but Tim Skipper seems to have a good pulse for this program now the difference between the two programs coming in Fresno State returns a very experienced quarterback in Mikey Keane kicked off his career at UCF started the last 10 games of his freshman year remember the injury to now Oregon quarterback Dylan Gabriel he played pretty well 64% passing 16 touchdowns to 16 to six interceptions played sparingly as a sophomore then transferred here to Fresno State for last year when he helped the Bulldogs win nine games 66% P passer almost 2,600 yards 21 to9 in the TD int ratio uh I I think the value of having a starting quarterback when you are the group of five team coming into this environment that at least I think gives you a little bit more of a chance than it would if you're trying to break in somebody yeah I think so and particularly you know for a team like Fresno State to come in here you want to come in early in the season because a team like Michigan wears on teams right and so when you're supposed to be healthy and fresh at the beginning of year when you got you know you've gone through training camp the last month month and a half and so you know what your bread and butter is are so you think and you can just kind of go out there and play loose and and try to play to the best of your ability I think he's a good quarterback he struggled a little last year Under Pressure so I would expect Michigan to dial up you know in wink marale style a lot of pressures man coverage kind of dare them to beat you uh but a good guy has played a lot of football has had experience has been around college football for a little bit now so to your point having that experience because it's going to be a daunting task for any opposing quarterback to come into the big house defending national champs night game this place is going to be rocking you're going to need a guy with some experience and he certainly brings that other offensive weapons to keep your eye in IR on Malik sherad returns at running back almost a th000 yards and nine touchdowns last year three returning o linemen including an all League honory at Center and Mos valalo and Jaylen Moss is their top returning receiver TouchDown for him at Purdue Fresno State won against the Boyer makers in the opener last year defensively Fresno State surrendered 23 and a half points a game 100 points total in their last three regular season games they started 8-1 they were in that conversation for that group of five bid into then the New Year 6 now of course it'll be for a playoff spot uh defensively some players of note dline should be pretty good with dvo Bridges they have a second he's a second teamer in the Mountain West last year USC transfer Cory Foreman former five star he was one of the top recruits in the country a few years back malikai Langley he's played in 50 career games LED Fresno in tackles last year and a good Corner in Campell lockage hurt most of last year able to red shirt these uh good group of five teams tend to yeah they're there's a lot of frustration in that side of things with a transfer portal because you got big programs trying to mine and and get but the reverse can be true bringing in the likes of Cory for and some of the others to do the same there's going to be some some high major Talent out there for Fresno State they're always is right even prior to the transfer portal and all that to your point you know some of their better players get taken away but those five-star recruits that don't pay out out at a USC or whatever they end up at a place like that so you know thoughts overall on the defense they got a lot of talent they really do you know Fresno State is not a team that is going to be afraid to play a major college football program they're not they're used to it they do it all the time they're group of five school but they're probably in that top Echelon of schools that they have players that could play at places like this they're not going to be intimidated by that they'll come in they got great talent I think it's a really good test for Michigan heading into Texas it's not a total pushover right where you know you're going to run it up and it's going to be you know out of touch pretty early it's it's a good test they got good players they have the depth of a place like Michigan right you know they got a handful of guys that could compete probably at any level and I think particularly on their defensive line they're going to be pretty skilled so be really interesting to see how the Michigan offensive line responds to that in the first week here a good test to start the uh to start the 2024 season for the Wolverines alluded to 2022 was Colorado state Hawaii and Yukon 2023 was East Carolina UNLV Bowling Green Fresno State at this point is better than any of those six teams were at that point Michigan's still a heavy favorite but noteworthy for sure if the Wolverine's defense records two or more sacks today our friends at Big Boy will give Michigan fans 50% off appetizers all day on Monday they're bringing the game to your plate at Big Boy at participating locations 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Penn State West Virginia ever finish uh it looks that way that was a noon Eastern kick from Morgantown and they are just now starting the fourth quarter after a nasty like two and a half hour weather delay at halftime so at least a natural break in the game but Penn State new offensive coordinator they brought in Andy kotel Nikki from Kansas Jayhawks have lit it up the last couple of years they bring him in and pen state looks pretty good up 27 to6 as they start the fourth though West Virginia does have it a fourth and 10 inside the red zone so you imagine they'd probably go for it down by 21 uh no other games going on right now are that interesting Ohio State leads akaran 17 to3 near halftime Indiana at the half 217 over Florida International Nebraska just took a 30 to7 lead right around halftime against utap and then not quite a barn burner in Evon Northwestern and Miami Ohio haded at three at halftime Northwestern mind you guys this year I don't know if you've seen the pictures they're not playing at their home stadium this year they're playing where the lacrosse and the soccer teams play it's gorgeous it's kind of awesome yeah on August 31st now we'll see what it's like in you know late October right on Lake Michigan that that's very true yeah I think they'll play a couple of the games late in the season at Wrigley once the Cubs are are wrapped up um but it probably doesn't seat that many people than Ryan Field does so I don't think it really affects it all that much I think I think the way to put it is there aren't many more people who would want to be there I think they'll still be able to fit but it is a really cool idea and and all the renderings of the new kind of going the Bor approach of downsizing um they did it with basketball at Northwestern too uh smart smart deal but we we'll talk plenty Northwestern in November um Purdue or sorry Penn State yeah uh Drew Aller is a highly touted he he's been regarded as a talented quarterback and I think this year nationally will be so fascinating because there there isn't necessarily this no-brainer Star Quarterback like there were with not just Kaleb Williams but I I mean Drake May was highly regarded going into last year uh we're going to see one of the guys who has talent but some warts in Quin ERS next week uh Drew Aller certainly in that conversation Sher Sanders and Colorado barely knocked off FCS but a very good program in North Dakota state if Allard can level up a couple Penn State I think can get to the playoff I think he may be the the one of the biggest players in the Big 10 in terms of helping a team sealing or floor I think that's a small example of just college football more broadly right now that there's just a lot of question marks you don't know how teams are going to look with the transfer portal and all the rest it feels like every year you're basically starting from scratch so a little bit right and so there's just a lot of question marks surrounding what are these teams going to look like we know we we lived it last year with Michigan football probably not the most talented team in all cow football but the best team of guys coming together playing as a team understanding one another trusting one another and and executing a game plan together that's getting more and more difficult in college now where you got pieces coming and going all the time it's not supposed to be designed like the NFL it's obviously shifting that way more and more so the quarterback think is a great example of that holistically I think with a lot of teams right now you saw it with Florida State in week zero just you know don't really know how these you know 18 to 22 year olds are going to come out and perform you know week to week particularly when they got a mesh with different guys and a different scheme and a different system different pieces to that every single year well of course uh Michigan along with four other well-known long tenured uh conference foes still the kickoff this week from the Big 10 right yeah I mean so far this has been kind of your traditional we didn't even mention the scores from earlier Iowa Maryland and Purdue all winning comfortably then you got the newcomers Oregon plays Idaho at 7:30 UCLA is at Hawaii at 7:30 and then 11:00 tonight Washington uh takes on Weber State game one of the Jed fish era for the Huskies of course kayin deor at Alabama the everyone else played either Thursday or Friday yeah uh will be interesting how about top 25 games you've been tracking that will keep tabs on throughout the night not a whole lot of interest the big one earlier today Georgia routed Clemson and Atlanta 34 to3 that was a six nothing game at Halftime bogs turn on the Jets in the second half for those keeping tabs Texas next week's opponent is taking care of business against Colorado State at the half it's 31 nothing long horns uh Miami 2410 lead at Florida the only other real game of Interest 730 Notre Dame is at Texas A&M so that should be a good one otherwise a lot of beating up on either G5 or FCS V John I I think disagreed with me a little bit on this we talked about on the podcast this week I argued that last year it was more important for the loser in a game like Notre Dame Texas A&M because that would hurt them a lot more than a win necessarily be would Propel just because a lot of times it felt like man if you lose one game there wasn't a lot of um wasn't a lot of understanding of of some games being bigger than others now I think this game gives you a free space if you win it and if you lose it I think you have much more wiggle room for either of these two potential playoff contenders yeah I can understand both sides of that I I think maybe John's point being that if you with all the uncertainty in college football some big wins early on get you ahead of the rest of the pack and then as the year goes on that seating obviously plays a factor then right so it's you're still going to have even though we're going from four to 12 in the playoff so you can't afford to lose maybe one maybe two depending on who you are it still is going to matter who's ranked where as the season progresses so a big win early does kind of get you in front of the rest of the pack so to speak so then if you do drop one or two you got some more room to wiggle with there too yeah in college basketball we've heard about hey how you're playing down the stretch has at least come into play will 12 teams be enough for that to truly be a factor I'm not sure but it's because we haven't seen it yet it'll certainly be a storyline throughout the year we'll check in with Rob throughout the night as we count you down to Michigan and fr no State first though we got to get you another traffic and weather check it's time for traffic and weather on the that was traffic and weather on the eights Kel mullings from the Michigan running back room a guy who's trimmed down little bit ready for a bigger role excited to watch him we'll 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brothers in this building feel that way about me and feel uh that they want to put me in the position to lead them um it's truly an honor and having been a guy that's been around the building so long and seen such great captains in the past um you know part of my going into this season is to try to emulate them but at the same time um you know with the team that's a little bit younger than it's been in the past uh you know I take it upon myself to really show guys what Michigan is about and what the Michigan difference is um whether that's verbally and also through my own actions you know I just really try to be a guy that any young guy anybody in the building can look at and be like if they're not sure what to do if they're not they're still adjusting to what's going on uh you know they can look to me and know that that's a example for them to follow and uh uh you know that's that's really my goal each and every day with my actions and then through my words um you know just continuing to lead guys and push guys in the right direction um and to get everyone on the same train going in the same direction um because once we do that and once we're all working together we're forced to be reckoned with you mentioned earlier in the off season you dropped about eight pounds uh how have you noticed that when it comes to your onfield work during camp and and what are other areas do you feel like that's benefited you yeah definitely um you know I feel like uh losing losing those CP pounds has been has been really beneficial for me um when it just comes to opening up my long speed um and being able to you know break those those longer runs um you know that's really been that's really what my motive was behind it um and uh I felt it so far throughout Camp I felt the explosiveness I felt the you know that extra little burst getting on the outside and being able to outrun guys when I you know uh it's it's surprising uh being on the defensive side of the ball in the past uh you know a big guy with some burst is is is tough to it's tough to to deal with because sometimes you don't always expect it uh you know and if I you know being able to just get those uh those first two or three steps out and get out ahead of you and now uh you know you're working at a a bad angle um it makes it me harder to tackle and hopefully some longer runs come from it to the running back room everyone knows about Donovan I think a lot of fans are super excited to see what you can do with an expanded role after what you've contributed to the last few runs for this team take us through the rest of the room who's impressed you who's stepped up to to try to take an opportunity now that Blake has gone to the NFL yeah no definitely um you know two uh two big names that that definitely come to mind is uh Ben and uh Jordan um you know two young guys that have just been working their tails off man just soaking being like sponges just soaking up every drop of information that uh that's available um in Coach Alfred coach Jackson um you know we talk about it we have 90 something years on it I want to say it's 93 or something like that total years of coaching knowledge in our running back room mixed in with my five years Donovan's four years T's five years Leon's six years it's like there's so much knowledge and seeing those guys just do nothing but soak it all in I'm so so excited to see what they do when when Once uh once I'm out of here man and uh I yeah I just I excited for those guys truly no doubt kle appreciate the time good luck tonight of course thank you be a fun young man to watch fun young man to rout for kle mullings only 253 career rush yards yet he's had some big time plays in his Michigan career and I think it's fair to assume that he will be north of 253 this season if things play out the way that Michigan hopes we got plenty to do on the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan tailgate show as we count you down to the opener Wolverines and the Fresno State Bulldogs 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rocking and rolling and let's kick this season off with a great showing an enthusiastic night here for college football Michigan football fans I couldn't be more excited I will say there is a chance that Michigan could go 3 and 0 in January this coming January that's it is possibility yes which would be amazing let's do it let's do it I'm there I'll be there I hope you guys will join me brought to you by Zing Zang so John uh first time obviously since 1998 Michigan enters a season as the reigning national champions you've talked about that 98 season a bit this week so what lessons can you impart to this team about that start to 1998 uh obviously a big favorite Michigan is coming into this game but yeah I mean Michigan's always a game that people you know get fired up for especially the Fresno states of the world but it takes you to another level when you're the defending Champs so the advice is don't do it the way we did it sure it's as basic as that um not not the what how about the how so there's going to be a lot of eyeballs obviously on Michigan longest winning streak in the C active winning streak in the country defending national champs everyone wants to be the team that knocks off Michigan whether it's this week next week against Texas or Arkansas State it doesn't matter who's coming to town or where Michigan's going every single team wants to be the team that knocks off the defending national champs that that is the trivia question for all Wolverines fans who did they lose to next right that's what they're after and so these players down here while they can say there's no pressure because it is a new year it's a new team new quarterback new line all of those different things they are going to be hearing those Whispers who is that team going to be and it doesn't mean it has to be this year which is obviously what we're all hoping for but there is going to be some of that pressure take some of that pressure and use it as excitement like the target on Michigan's back every single year is Big we all know that on and off the field but the Target on their back is just a little bit bigger because they are we are the defending national champion a lot of new faces out there the coaching staff a lot of the players but there's some consistency in the guys that continue to come back year in and year out and so you think that there's probably enough guys on the field tonight that have been here the last few years and have taken some of the lessons that they've learned which is block out the outside noise one game at a time focus on your job come together as a team all those things that have led to success over the last couple years hopefully this team here in 2024 remembers that carries it to this year and John you said it best have some excitement football's back it's a night game the home opener you're defending national champs you know the momentum is crazy right now capitalize on that use that because you there is always a bullseye on your back no matter what so it's big this year it's big every year come together as a team just like the last couple seasons did use it as fuel to win one game at a time you surprised that the quarterback decision isn't out out yet uh I there seems to be no secrets in this world and so I'm I'm I'm genuinely surprised that it has not come out I know that the team knows I know Chiron knows um how long he's known we could debate that does it matter no we're going to know when they take the field exactly who that starting quarterback is going to be and I but I will tell you this I I love the way that he's handled it and it's been very Jim Harbaugh esque which is obviously one of the mentors of Chiron Moore where you have a number of guys that are very competent quarterbacks that are very talented quarterbacks but you want to make sure that each and every one of them are continuing to strive to get better you don't want a guy knowing hey I'm I'm the second guy so I'm just going to I'm going to do what I have to do to be ready but I'm not going to push myself because what's the point not that they're going to think that but it's human nature right if you're second or if you're third or if you're fourth the depth chart you're not going to push yourself as much as you will if you think you've got a shot at that starting spot and now all of a sudden whether it's Davis Warren Alex ory Jack Tuttle Jaden Davis Jaden denal like you go right down the list all of those guys are much better today than they were when they started fall camp and it's because of that that competition driving them to future and you know hopefully tonight success yeah and why show your hand just like in the Harbaugh era where they know keep everything close to the vest don't reveal anything you don't have to I like that style too I think why why would you do that is it fair to say maybe you might see both guys play tonight try to make Texas have to prepare for two quarterbacks see what that looks like throughout the course of the game hopefully you get in a position where you're letting a lot of guys play tonight four quarterback just like last season right where you can get everybody on the roster in and get them some time and make Texas have to prepare for that but you obviously you can't look past tonight this has to be for whoever the starter is tonight I think it has to be an opportunity for that person to get comfortable to get the team to Rally around him get the momentum going as an offense say okay this is what we're going to do here's the plan hopefully it goes the way that they want and they can roll with that into week two after what we hope is a good victory tonight and here's the narrative that that is driving me nuts and I'm so happy that we're finally here tonight is well why didn't they go out and get a transfer quarterback why didn't they go out and get reinforcements on the offensive line or or at all of these different positions how do we know and I'm fortunate enough to be able to see practice I Know Jack you've seen some as well we saw it last year how do how do those that are coming up with that narrative know that the only reason that some of these guys that Giovani al-hadi didn't play last year was because he was behind uh you know two guys that could have been playing on Sundays last year but said I'm going to come back for unfinished business we may have seen more of Donovan Edwards or uh Ben Hall last year but you had Blake horn because he came back for that unfinished business they were blocked from getting those reps and and those opportunities now it's their team and it's their time has any program in the country in the last few years used the transfer portal to supplement the roster better than Michigan I I'd argue no so so if they don't do it with quarterback you have to feel like they they have a pretty good handle this segment brought to you by Zing Zang Bloody Mary mix proudly served at the Big House Zing Zang is your go-to 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a.m. on the Michigan Athletics YouTube page maybe we'll whip out uh on at JN Jansen 77 on X here this week and this past week we had Jack Miller on the show uh face for TV Jack Miller that's nice of you I think you're the only one who ever has said that I and you could tell I drove through it I was very confident some un my mic somebody unmute my mic now please did you write that down uh I I was told that once at a funeral that I had a face for radio like literally like waiting to go and pay your respects oh hey Brian how are youing yeah must be the radio oh yeah you're doing radio you have a face for radio I'm like well I hope I never see you again um I'm not gonna go to yours but um uh we'll still have the keys to the game at 5 o'clock every Thursday this year uh and then of course the postgame episode will come out a few hours after the conclusion of this one we talked plenty of defense this week on Wednesday show Zeke Barry joined to talk about the defense and new Ator Don wink marale very similar defense as with Jesse and with Mike before but what's it been like learning from from wink uh it's been it's been good you know I love coach wink uh but you know similarities and same defense uh but just being able to you know be in in a lot of different moving Parts in this defense you know makes it a lot more fun to play what is it every time I ask a defensive player about wink they start smiling what is it about him because he when you see him walk down the hall he looks old school Gruff yeah but that's not the the the impression I get from you guys no that's not him he's he's cool he's goofy funny you know always joking around but he can be serious you know when the time is right you know he can lock in and be serious but coach Wing I me I love him in the meetings in the meeting rooms be playing music you know be laughing having a good time but also getting our stuff done well thoughts on the OG of this defense wink following Jesse Minter before that Mike McDonald in this defensive coordinator role John what do you expect uh I expect much of the same some of the terminology for these guys will be different and weapons every year will be a little bit different um but when he talks about and he joined us on Monday night for the the inside Michigan football radio show he mentioned that you know it's going to be an attacking style defense but it doesn't mean you need to bring the house like it may look like an attacking style defense by only rushing three when you have Derek more Kenneth Grant Mason Graham coming after the quarterback like who do you double in that group it could be an aggressive Style with four or five and Zeke Barry filling in for you know in the footsteps of Mikey Sandra still what do they use him for and how do they use him is he still going to be that guy that comes off the edge like we saw Mike do and but also drop into coverage there's a lot of nuance to this defense the principles will be the same but it's going to be more the different players and the different skill sets that will dictate how he going to call it yeah you know the way I look at it Wink's been in the game a long time right you got to trust the fact that he knows the ex's Nos and the scheme to make these guys successful that two prior defensive coordinators like we've talked about kind of came from his style and his scheme of football I was really encouraged to hear the players and some of the other coaches talk a lot about who he is as a person an older guy so you think you know can he relate to those guys can he recruit that's been I think a big part of their success last couple years but all the reports that have come out on him is that he's a ball of fun to be around he's super relatable the players love him they want to play hard for him that was May I think the question mark hiring him earlier in the year that's been put to B I think they they really have bought into his system and him as a person too and you know you match that up with a good scheme I think this defense can be just fyed coming into the year Well players like Zeke Barry and this guy coming up TJ Guy They'll be key in helping wink settle into this rule obviously a ton of departures from last year's team and guy is expected to be press into significant snaps and from all accounts he's ready he's embraced the opportunity and he was on with John during Monday's inside Michigan football radio show coach wink marale said hey we we see him as a starter he may not be the first one out but we see him as a starter what's different this year for you um preparation and attention to detail staying proactive uh with everything coming at you staying in the moment not looking too far ahead being more professional in my business you know what I'm saying so yeah what is it when people get a chance to see you because we got a chance it's not like we didn't see you last year but we're going to see you more what type of player if you're telling somebody that's never seen TJ guy play before what should they expect um a dominant Relentless pass rusher uh complete Edge Defender um and a good teammate you know what when we see a guy like TJ guy I mentioned all the guys that were blocked last year we saw him a little bit but how are you supposed to get in there when you've got a guy like Jaylen herrell Who's down in Tennessee and they they couldn't be more excited about can't believe he made it to the seventh round I that was shocking right they're they're they're so excited and McGregor who was undrafted and makes the 53 with the Jets now all of a sudden you have other guys like a Derek Mo like a TJ guy like a in knowa all these guys that are finally going to get a chance to show why they came to Michigan and there are so many players around the country that want to leave for greener pastures and Michigan has been able to hold on to those guys one because they love the school they love the education they're getting they love the program they love their teammates so they're willing to buy their time and when it's their time they're they're more than ready and prepared to shine and TJ guy is one of them add ran Benny to that list too I think you're going to need a whole host of those guys to add that depth that's been so crucial for the defensive line we know who the studs are the starting four they should be Dynamite can they get guys to spell them every once in a while keep them healthy keep them fresh let them go be at 100% if they can do that and get some of those starters out that's going to be a really really deadly front which I think is going to lead the way this year Michigan and fres no State coming up from the big house Shadows starting to cast their way over the field gearing up for a 734 kick for the Wolverines and the Bulldogs much more to do but first traffic and weather it's time for traffic and weather on the eights that was traffic and weather on the eight Michigan with four captains and there are four 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November 2nd is our chance to take this title and we need your help Michigan Stadium has a tradition of recycling and is committed to diverting recyclable material from landfills remember when we all recycle at home at the tailgate and at the game it's the planet that [Music] wins this is Michigan football the special part about Michigan is that everyone is so in line here that there's a there's a standard that's been built and it's all about just keeping it there and the the captains that we've selected and the other leaders that are in this building we all work just to keep in that same line and the blueprints there just keep building off of it process Pursuit standard Shon Moore mentioned those three tenants for this program in his introductory press conference Max bres who you just heard from along with Donovan Edwards mcari page and Rod Moore captains that will lead the charge from a player standpoint John let's go through these four starting with bres former walk of course the bredeson name well known in the Michigan football family what he does his position not glamorous in in most areas of college football but in this program and I think in this fan base it's really appreciated well it is and I mean during the spring game we celebrated a sevenard catch by Ben or by Max bres simply because they threw we would have celebrated a seven yard catch by Ben bres too yes we even more so but I mean the fact is this is the one individual that I think stir everything from Michigan's offense he's always the one that's the lead blocker he's the one that's doing all the dirty work and when you have a guy like that it's no surprise that he's a captain it sets the standard for the next guy to come in and say you don't have to be the headliner and and you know we heard this I I've I've shared this before when you win there's enough for everybody and when when Max bredeson goes out there and takes the field he He commands respect demands respect from his teammates they give it to him and because they know that he is the guy that's going to do all the little dirty things that no one else wants to do because they're really uncomfortable and they may you know they may hurt a little bit but he is why this offense has been so successful on the ground and a big reason for some of Donan Edwards success one of the other captains who we'll talk about of course Blake corm last year Max bres now you know Donovan he had to show some maturity last year individually wasn't getting as many carries wasn't scoring touchdowns until late in the season this time last year you I think the plan was for him and he pretty open about saying he wanted to be in the NFL at at this exact moment he's shown the ability to create big plays he's been a vocal leader for a long time this feels for me and for Donovan like a chance for him to be able to lead by example in terms of hey Blake km could shoulder 25 30 carries I don't think Donovan's going to get that many carries but he could get that many touches in some games well he should and he should because of the way he can catch the ball the way that he can be used as a weapon not just as a running back but when you talk about a guy that okay comes back for his his last year of Eligibility and yeah he could have been playing on Sundays but the numbers didn't really dictate it and then you look and you say okay well why didn't they and all of last year never once complained I should be getting the ball more I should be doing this should be doing that it was simply and then he looked inside itself when we had him on the podcast middle of the of the summer and he talked about I was looking for to be big play Dono every single time and now that you've got a guy that's okay with those three four five sixy carries the vision the patience will all be there for him now it's just a matter of following through and then being ready when those big plays are available and I think I don't think he'll have any problem being ready for those no absolutely not uh he's had plenty in big games before defensively first Captain to talk about mcari pige you know SCH Moore said this week that Paige doesn't say much but when he does say something it matters and how about the connection two West Bloomfield teammates now Michigan captains together yeah and Ron Bellamy I mean the guy that uh that is coaching on the offensive side now came here at the same time as those guys but um you know when you have guys that are willing to show with their pads willing to show and we'll see it with their pads we see it at practice in the game today but it's it's all of the moments that we don't see that players do when they're in the weight room when it's it's winter conditioning and and everything is uncomfortable and things are really hard but you're doing everything the right way and you're doing it with the effort that these guys do with all of those things never go unnoticed by the guys because when they're doing especially seniors guys that are stars when they're doing it then that puts the pressure on every single guy on the roster to have to do it as well you know the interesting one is Rod Moore uh the ACL injury during spring ball yet many have raved about his willingness to step right in in lead stay engaged be around even though he admitted when he got the diagnosis when he learned it was what it was he said he cried and it's interesting because remember when all of this started when Michigan's Resurgence began Ronnie Bell who was he played he had a couple big plays in that opener in 2021 but he had to lead while injured so so the the model is there and and from all accounts I mean Rod Moore everyone's always raved about his football IQ the the one you know way to look at the uh you know the glimmer of hope in all this is that his ability to watch film his willingness to do it it's going to help that now he can devote more of that time to helping other in that regard well and in the long run and no player wants to ever hear this or even think about it in the long run taking that step back and you know it's it's one thing to do it it's another thing to coach it and when you get that deeper understanding of how offenses and defenses operate because you're coaching it to other guys then when you get back on the field you have this this this better perspective on how you fit into the grand scheme of what this defense is trying to do and for him to be able to do that and show some of the younger guys that hey this is this is how we did it this is how we're going to do it and here's what I'm seeing on the film for you here's what I I'm seeing on film as we play and prepare for a team like Fresno State we don't know if uh Rod Moore will go into coaching after his playing days are over but if he does I guarantee you this season will be cited as something that helped spark him helped him learn a lot of skills that goes into it and uh we'll see hopefully he can find his way back to playing down 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Clemson 34-3 we'll talk about some of the other games with Rob Joyce momentarily first though time to visit this day in Michigan football history presented by buddies Pizza on this day 22 years ago Michigan and John their long time Big 10 Rivals the Washington Huskies played a thriller at the big house to kick off the 2002 season third time was a charm for Phil brbs booted a 44 yd field goal to Win It 3129 which kicked off what would become a 10- win season for the Wolverines this segment brought to you by buddies Pizza just like Michigan football buddies knows all about being the best in the game and has been since 1946 stopped by one of their locations today to score your original Detroit style pizza are you mentally ready for the 11:00 BTN window John um what pack 12 at night which is no longer Pack 12 but is now Big 10 did the Big 10 at night well the the Pack 12 I guess still technically um the trademarks are still belonging to two schools now but yeah um will you be up for Washington Weber State I will be tonight the end of it the end of it just be getting home I got to I got to get my midnight snack in and watch something so uh and honestly yeah I mean I love the fact that college football Saturdays I don't want it to be a big 10 game I don't ever want us when we go out there I know they haven't set the time for the Washington game yet if it's at 11 o'cl I will that's a whole another window that we have never even questioned we always talk noon 3:30 or prime time 8 o00 starts like we've never even you know talked about an 11 o'clock Eastern kick so well when when uh when Ward manual swings by to say hello we just need to make sure we reiterate uh hopefully we don't ever participate in Ward wants to be out that late I think we're safe uh in in having someone on our side in that argument well yeah true chair of the the playoff committee that that definitely helps uh all right let's bring in Rob Joyce let's talk about some of the other games here going on in the uh Big 10 Rob what do you have your eyes on including a game in Columbus that certainly hasn't been as lopsided as oddsmakers thought before it kicked off yeah akan struck first against Ohio State and took the buck guys about a quarter to get in rid now they're up comfortably 24 to3 about Midway through the third member Chip Kelly the offensive coordinator there now Indiana up comfortably on Florida International 24 to7 early fourth there Nebraska all over UTF 37 to7 impressive performance for the former five-star quarterback Dylan rayola and then Northwestern was tied at the half with Miami Ohio early fourth wild cats just took a 13-3 lead so not a whole lot going on in the Big 10 uh it is a final in Morgantown after that long weather delay Penn State did beat West Virginia 34-2 John what you make of Penn State Drew Aller looking good today and it does feel like if he plays well if he becomes the quarterback that many thought he would when Penn State signed him it does feel like that can be what propels Penn State into the college football playoff the 12 teamer many people you know you look at the pro projections in the Big 10 it's it's Ohio State Oregon and then some people have had Michigan behind pen State uh listen I see The rosters I I I get why Michigan is again being discounted a little bit but over Penn State I I don't know well I mean okay I it my response is James Franklin James Franklin if Michigan is ranked in the top 10 if Ohio state is ranked in the top 10 he can't beat them he just simply can't or I mean like you go right down the list of of possibilities so that is is one thing that they're going to have to find a way to get over but yeah I mean he drew lar is one of those quarterbacks and and he's kind of along the same line as one that we're going to see next week in Quinn yers where at times you're okay I get why he was highly recruited why people talk all about him he's tall he you know got a strong arm but it comes down to processing defenses understanding your offense and being able to go out there and execute and at times yeah he can do it but it's got to be very consistent and quarterback play is going to always be the thing especially in the preseason that people point to as to why you're ranked where you're ranked look at all the transfers Dylan gabrial at Oregon and cam Ward down in was it Miami or you know and and you've got all of these different quarterbacks at different spots that's in large part why they are ranking him where they are it'll be fascinating all throughout college football this isn't a Trevor Lawrence year or a Caleb Williams year this could be a Joe burrow year burrow did not go into his his last year at LSU anywhere close to people's projected number one pick who knows who will be the top quarterback off the board this might be a year where it's not the number number one pick in the draft so it'll be fascinating Aller ERS they have the recruiting chops the the stars from back in the day we'll see what they can deliver uh Rob quickly the other games nationally we talked about Georgia Clemson what else are you watching that will keep tabs on throughout the night uh was Ted as a big rivalry game coming in Miami is routing Florida it's 38 to10 KES in Gainesville a late third quarter there and then if you're thinking Texas might look ahead to next week when they come to the big house and not so much it's 45 nothing Longhorns over at Colorado State and then one other game tonight to watch Texas A&M host Notre Dame at 7:30 uh yeah that's big for the ACC if they're going to try to get more than just an auto bid in they they probably needed to get this one against a Florida team that's not projected in the upper echelon of the SEC no and Florida Florida desperately needed to to show up in this one because their schedule is as hard as you're going to find in a number of years in college football A&M Tennessee Georgia Texas Old Miss and Florida State all on This plus Kentucky I 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so it's it's one that it's beautiful obviously got the Big Block M on top uh with some bling around it uh it's it's it's just it's a a thing of beauty we're very grateful and and as douk said humbled to to be able to be a part of of this in our first you know couple of years it's been a nice run and now come with man I mean 28 And1 last two years it's been a hell of a run yeah so how has this off season differed for you Doug John Jack and I have kind of talked about it because you know going into last season there was still that pent up frustration rage in a lot of ways it I mean shoot at Shen Beckler Hall it did feel like a continuation of the 22 season and 23 because so many guys came back they didn't really leave there wasn't a lot of Summer vacationing so how have you taken in these last last eight months because I it for me it's been a little bit more mellow and I think that's what happens after you win it's it yeah you know I have a a son that just graduated and at a grad we were at a graduation party in the off season and I'm sitting there with all of his buddies and I said do you guys realize did you just your time at Michigan was like the Golden Era of Michigan football you no doubt I think Ryan day would be on the hot seat if that were if he managed to pack six losses to Michigan into a four years I don't believe a seat would be available uh there would be no seat um we're getting carried away yeah Focus sure Fresno State it's a long way off I I do want to talk through the quarterback situation still no official word uh interesting Dynamic all throughout the thing that I've looked at when it comes to the quarterback spot is hey regardless of who plays regardless of how if there's any sort of of rotation or special packages for whoever is that second quote unquote quarterback there's going to be an acclamation process JJ McCarthy he had obviously plenty of wow plays but he did a lot of things that are very easy to take for granted to just assume for a guy who was a starting quarterback one or lost one game in his entire career uh you're going to have some grow this offense is going to be different because of that especially early yeah I mean I watched a lot of college football over the last seven days um you know last weekend Thursday night Friday night and today and there are growing pains early there are nerves there are things that you can't prepare for until you're in this environment so with either Alex Orie or Davis Warren it is going to be an adjustment period I mean maybe they'll come out flying but I I fully expect them to be better in the second quarter than they were in the first third quarter than they were in the second and fourth quarter than they were in the third there'll be some bumps there's no question there I mean and no one is asking whoever the quarterback is going to be to be perfect because they're going to be different than JJ this offensive line is going to be different Donovan Edwards should be different this year than he was last last year same with coulston and the group of tight ends receivers like there's going to be so much so many different parts but there's also going to there's the opportunity for them to be better at some things than maybe they were the last couple of years so it's going to be really up to Kurt Campbell who's now calling the plays and Chiron and and and the offensive staff to put together a game plan that promotes all of the things that they do well that they're comfortable with doing now and then once they Ace those in a game environment then you can start adding to that plate just a little bit more what else are you looking for this week especially with what looms Texas taking care of Colorado State pretty emphatically as expected but there will be a lot of conversation in the next six days that will be framed by what we see tonight and see how it can translate to Texas it's a great question uh you know I think it's a lot of eyes on the offensive line and want to make sure that they as a unit can get the job done it takes a lot of reps it takes familiarity it takes communication and this is you know it's a group that's never played together before there's a surprising amount of experience for replacing five starters from the national championship game so that'll get a lot of discussion I think I was uh at practice this week and an Insider told me they think they know what they're getting out of Tyler Morris and samage Morgan at the wi out spots but if they could find two other guys to have 30 catches each that they'll feel really good about it and I'll tell you what I they're two players one on offense one on defense that I'm really excited to see linebacker J sha BM on the Michigan defense a transfer from Maryland who's just been wrecking people in Fall camp and two number two tight end Marlin Klein straight out of Cologne Germany soccer player with apparently Elite level speed yeah I'm they talking about one of the fastest on the team regardless of position so I'm excited to see him as well we saw him a couple of years ago until the 10 yard line got him uh on one of those long long pass spring game was it spring game yeah but he is a guy and this is a tight end room that is so deep Coulson Loveland is obviously going to be the one that we're going to see you talk about the most but whether it's Marlin Klein and you go right down the roster there are so many guys that are ready to step in and be matchup nightmares for a defense I mean you Coulson leveland what is he 6'4 the way he runs Marlin Klein you put him out there all of these guys and that's why I talk about like there's a chance that this year it's it's not going to look at all like it did last last year but there are things that they could do better than maybe they did last year and it's going to be exciting to find what those things are just remember by the way you heard soccer and Germany for the punter where are they from game this season Germany is now a potential option don't just guess Australia I refuse to sit there and go through what country is this kicker from what country is this kicker from boy boy five minutes ago boy what a great two years we've had five minutes later I am not doing that game the D created I trust me I know I'm going to get I I'm I'm going to get question no you can't no you can't do it now we got to do track no I didn't see it I I am staining I'll I'll share my thoughts maybe uh I don't know Wyoming or something all right there's Doug we'll come back with John's keys but first traffic and weather it's time for traffic and weather on the eights [Music] that was traffic and weather on the eights John's keys to the game for Michigan and Fresno State coming up as we conclude the Blue Cross Blue Shield the Michigan tailgate show next this is Michigan football from learfield tou from the biggest of the big [Applause] games to the littlest of the little there you go go run James no no no no first base whenever you 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to learn about this team and even about your opponent you don't really know that much about especially with a new head coach you know and so it's just simply possess the football if you're a running back hey Donovan Edwards kle mullings you guys are going to be the ones that are tasked with it first just make sure you possess the ball and yeah there are moments where you can stretch for an extra yard you can fight for that extra half a yard but you got to make sure that you protect the ball at all costs and whoever that quarterback is one of the key traits as to why they won the the the job was simply because they did a better job of of G the trust of possessing the football number two establish a rhythm and confidence with this offense what is going to be what works for this offense what's going to be their the asset is it going to be coulston Loveland down the middle is it going to be Marlin Klein is it going to be samage Morgan or Donovan out of the back field there's so many questions right now find your Rhythm get some confidence and then eventually at some point because you are playing a much better and bigger opponent next week show a downfield threat take some shots downfield make make sure that they know we can't just load the Box against Donovan in this running game we've got to be able to stay back we can't just Blitz the quarterback you got to show that threat downfield and whether it's hey we can we can find holes in zones or it's simply we've got somebody that can burn we got to get downfield speaking of next week I I think defensive keys and what we're going to watch for here tonight we'll have an eye thinking about okay how could this translate to Texas Quinn ERS and company coming to town next week hey you got to strike fear into Quinn now and I feel bad for Mikey Keane because when this defense lines up they are going to be chomping at the bit to get after the quarterback and that's the first thing you got to harass the quarterback pressure with three rushers with four with five if you're going to add a linebacker or a nickel in find different ways to get after it but if you want to strike fear into Quinn ERS now make it so that hey we double team Mason Graham and we couldn't do anything about it we double teed Kenneth Grant couldn't do anything about it and then there was dererk Moore or Josiah Stewart that that's how you set the tone right now number two create some turnovers force that ball out gang tackle you know at first one there wrap up everybody else attack the football and when they do throw the ball downfield be ball Hawks find a way to come away with that football and then here's a goal and I don't know if it's even attainable but zero rush yards you look at this defensive front I talked about him as as as as being able to get after the passer they're as just do they're just as dominant against the run if not more so so you got a guy that's coming in thousand yard back shut him down now how about special teams again a lot of what the framework remember this was all September and October in a lot of ways last year was getting ready for the big games there are a lot more big games and Michigan has been so good in special teams in this run of three straight Big 10 titles hey when you're in position to get points we want to always come away with six but at some point you're going to have to get field goals when you're in position to get points add them up put points on the board number two discipline in your coverage Lanes that that's probably the one thing early on in Seasons when you see punt returns kick returns for touchdowns it's it's not because you've got a great returner it's simply because somebody got out of their Lane they were undisciplined so tonight on the on the coverage teams make sure you're disciplined and you know this is a this is a team that knows Fresno State coming in here that they are outmatched athletically and in every way they're going to take chances not all the time but you got to be ready and special teams is one where whether it's something unique they're going to do on kick return or punch or fakes this is where you've got to be have a heightened awareness of all of those things and it comes back to not just SP disciplined in your Rush Lanes it's staying disciplined in your assignment trust your teammates they're going to do theirs you simply focus on yours on special teams and all will end well those are John janson's keys to the game as we gear up for a kickoff at 7:30 four lots to do in our final hour of pregame coverage we'll delve into the offensive and defense scouting reports here from coordinators Kurt Campbell and wink marale analysis from John Doug Jack Jason interviews with Mason Graham and the head coach Chiron Moore all gearing up for the season opener under the lights at the big house first alltime meeting between Michigan and Fresno State in football Wolverines ready to begin the defense of that 2023 National Championship thanks 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a part of develop more part of developing the game plan a part of developing game plan in all three phases now it's not just offense it's defense it's special teams he sat in all those meetings there's so much more that encompasses what a head coach does it'll be interesting to see how he's handling all of that not just tonight but as the season goes on one of the biggest decisions of course is who's going to be the starting quarterback we await final word on that but give us your thoughts on both Alex ory and Davis Warren I'm so impressed with how these guys have handled the competition they have pushed each other to be better they're both better now than I ever really anticipated either would be starting the the season so I'm I'm I'm excited to see who that starter is going to be and of course you always have one eye on the offensive line all five starters have moved on and yet it feels like a group with some experience they do I mean whether it's giovan alhatti we've talked about him he's been he started games he's been had a lot of experience Josh PRI coming over from Northwestern miles Hinton has had experience all of these guys are ready to take the role and be the guy that is ready to step in and play coach mois said on your radio show this week that he actually thinks this offense can be faster than last year's offense I I think he's right and when you look at what Donovan Donovan's been able to do and you look at Colston lovelin and Marlin Klein samage Morgan I mean you look at the entire offense it it it really does have an opportunity to be faster but they've got to play that way they've got to be able to process that way as well you mentioned Donovan Edwards and kle mullings the big back in the back field Edwards dropped some weight the theory is he can be a little bit faster maybe break those tackles when he just got tripped up last year I was going to wait to tell you we were off air but I was standing at practice yesterday and KH Mullin came on whatever Donovan lost I think kle picked up and I was thinking to myself if I'm a defensive back how do I tackle this guy that's a big dude and I'm excited to see how they handle the one-two combo that they're going to be Michigan's version of the bus uh the strength of this team of course is the defense there are NFL draft picks first round picks at all three levels and let's start with the defensive line Mason GR and Kenneth Grant will start in the middle Derrick Moore and Josiah Stewart on the edges how if if I'm an offensive line coach how do I block this front four because somebody's going to be manned up there's going to be a couple of guys that are manned up you can only double team one guy and the other ones are going to take advantage of it I can't wait to see them Unleashed on college football the linebacking core speaking of getting Unleashed number one in the middle of the defense J sha baram the transfer from Maryland who wrecked games last year without all Americans in front of him and without all Americans behind him he could be a problem all season long I I've seen a number of NFL linebackers obviously having played for for more than a decade he looks like every single guy that I played against he is he's big he's fast and the part about him that I love the most is he seeks contact he is the guy that initiated initiates the violence well and there's a lot more to preview with this team Michigan and Fresno the weather today 76 degrees partly cloudy minimal wind we expect it to get down into the 60s by the time this one is over we'll preview today's opponent Fresno State also coming up our scouting ports offense defense and special teams Brian Bush anchoring our coverage we'll hear from former Wolverines Jack Miller and number eight Jason Avant and later Michigan coach Chiron Moore it's go blue versus Go Dog Go coming up tonight from right here it's the big house in Ann Arbor you're listening to Michigan football from learfield we asked our team why 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the 2024 season begins with a prime time matchup against Fresno State today's broadcast is presented by Coca-Cola tackle game day with the Great Taste of Coke Zero sugar is it the best Coke ever now here's your host Brian Bush the last time Michigan football took the field it was in Houston Texas on January 8th the day that Wolverines fans will remember forever so much has changed since that night most importantly of course the glow of finally returning to the top of the sport for the first time since 1997 but also in Personnel 13 NFL draft picks many others key to the title who are no longer in the maze in blue and of course Jim Harbaugh is readying for the LA Chargers season opener with several assistants and support staff members also in Los Angeles yet plenty of familiarity with maybe the most star studded roster in college football and a quote unquote new head coach who already has four head coaching wins at Michigan in this man Chiron Moore you've seen a fast team feel like we're even faster on offense um feel like we're going to be super physical on offense feel like our defense is going to be uh tough to deal with with all the things that they can do but obviously the players that we have so feel really good and but more importantly you feel like they've become a team and they've become really together uh and they got to the point where they just got tired of hitting each other which which happen so uh you know we sometimes you got to take off the pads because soon as the pads go on with our guys it's like it's a bludgeoning so we just uh we're in a good place John Janson do you agree with the head coach I agree that the team is in a good place the program is in a good place this is a program that hasn't seen a mass Exodus of transfers they have guys that have waited their turn whether it's Giovani alotti uh whether it's kle Bing continuing to to to fight and and you know earn more opportunity it's it's got you know we know about Kenneth Grant Mason Graham but it's Netta it's ran Benny who's who's back from injury TJ guy I there's so many guys that I'm excited to see that have just simply waited their turn and now it's their time to shine In that clip you heard Shon Moore say that he believes the offense is faster than last year Kirk Campbell the new offensive coordinator agrees and obviously time will tell if that means that the offense can be better than last year a lot of it will revolve around replacing JJ McCarthy at quarterback still don't know who yet but Kurt Campbell talked about both this week starting will go alphabetically with Alex ory just maturity and growth you know now he's trying to step up into you know possibly a starting quarterback position a maturity position a leadership position um just a lot of growth knowledge of the offense improved fundamentals um and he's just been really good at throwing the football obviously his athletic trait speak for themselves and um those will flourish when the time presents itself so just really really proud of him John your thoughts on Alex ory's Camp a tremendous athlete and a guy that has grown so much this off season and being able to throw the ball understanding the offense um and it's really about Concepts it's and that's the hardest thing for a quarterback in terms of putting all the routes together to in terms of calling plays and one setting up another and you knowing exactly what's going to happen that's that's where I've seen a lot of growth for him now here's KT Campbell on Davis Warren Davis is extremely smart individual probably um you know he's the most like uh JJ last year as far as a thrower as athleticism um great decision maker great highq just a great student of the game um you know I love having Davis in the room and everything he's brought to the quarterback room how about for Davis Warren your impressions uh I I love his entire story of what he has fought through to get to this point and to even be in the mix at this point to even be playing football at this point love what he brings he's got a strong arm an accurate arm that can get downfield uh puts a high priority on possessing the football uh and his decision making is is really good acute myoid leukemia back in March of 2019 from that to now potentially being a starting quarterback at Michigan we'll go into our defensive scouting report on the other side of this timeout as we continue to get you ready Michigan and Fresno State this is Wolverine football from learfield UFM football at the big house is brought to you in part by absopure the official bottled water of Michigan Athletics stay hydrated all season long in the stands or on the go with absopure allnatural spring water find absopure and retailers across Michigan or have water delivered direct to your home or office with their convenient delivery service hydrate like a wolverine with absopure the official bottled water of Michigan Athletics visit absopure decom /go BL or call 8004 abso here to learn more 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station's coverage on the varsity Network app Listen to college sports live with the varsity Network app time now for the defensive scouting report and for Michigan looking back to last year the over overwhelming depth of the defense wor on teams that really showed up in wins against the likes of Penn State Ohio State especially Washington in the national title game so how would new defensive coordinator wink marale gauge the depth of this year's defense it's still a a working Pro progress you know uh we have some guys who I think will play well they just haven't done it yet so you you know you have to you have to wait and see once they get underneath the lights of of it really happening and you know we've had some guys that had some really good practice taes and and we just got to be more consistent flat out honest is one of our concerns is is developing more depth of where we're at we don't have the same kind of depth we had last year so we got to just continue to work on it how close John do you think Michigan is to last year's depth and does it just require experience uh it well it will require some experience but I mean you take the guys that are going to be starting they were the ones that were up front on that fourth down stop against Alabama more Grant Graham Stewart and now you look at the the guys that are behind him TJ guy we've talked about him Ena Raya Benny Aiko aanu like there are plenty I just mentioned eight guys and and and so last year there was a rotation of eight or nine now we're already talking about eight guys up front and then you look at the linebackers and and we talked to uh to to wink on Monday night obviously J Shawn bar Barham and Ernest hman are going to get the the majority of of reps but you got Jaden Hood Jimmy rer right there ready to play Mike aard knocking at the door there's depth there it just doesn't have a lot of experience and that's what a large part of tonight is going to be to Fresno State they went N9 and four last year returning starting quarterback Mikey Keen leading the way they have three offensive line starters back several key skill weapons Malik sherad almost eclipsed a th000 yards on the ground despite some injury issues wide receiver Jaylen Moss had 51 grabs 630 yards five touchdowns including a win at Purdue they had a touchdown from jayen Moss here's wink marale on the Bulldogs I think their quarterback uh number one he reminds me of Kyler Murray M little shorter guy but he he make he can make throws he gets the ball out of his hand fast um you know uh and their running back is he he can do damage in both the run the Run game and the passing game he's not a big PowerBack but he's a guy that they get the ball in space and he's a tough tackle and uh it it's going to be a tough challenge for us coming right out of the gate your thoughts on the Bulldogs offensively I I think you're going to see Mikey Keane just do what win talked about get the ball out of his hand quick what does that mean for the defense yeah you're going to have to be good on some of those short passes but it's not going to stress them down the field you're not going to have those deep throws because he knows with the defensive front he's not going to have a lot of time to throw so ball in hand out as fast as possible one of Michigan Stars defensively Mason Graham our player guest next this is Michigan football from learfield from an arbor to Ellen park Dexter to Detroit michiganders love game day at te energy we're proud to bring it to you whether Illuminating a stadium or keeping your living room warm and cozy we're happy to be team players that's why we offer programs rebates and a variety of resources to help optimize your home's Energy Efficiency so you can save on energy bills on behalf of everyone at DTE we hope you enjoy all the action here's to another great season cor's light presents to chill or not to chill when your friend skips your favorite song on the playlist end the friendship or 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and just with that chip on my shoulder wanted to get on the field as fast as possible and make an impact so I feel like I just carried that throughout my time here and I think I always will impressions of wink marale your new defensive coordinator and Lou ESP bazito your new defensive line coach how has that acclamation process gone I mean it's been really easy you know those are both great guys you know both funny to be around uh easy to talk to you know um they're just going to tell you the honest truth what you need to hear not what you want here um and iel like that's been a big part of you know our defensive success um this offseason and going into fall Camp you know just being up front with everyone wink did say you had been a little bit banged up during training camp are you good to go for for this one and did that inhibit your prep for the season in any way yeah not really you know I feel really good and ready to go on Saturday I know players don't like talking about themselves as much so I want you to give me the the scouting report on Kenneth Grant and his Evolution from winning the national championship to now getting ready for the open yeah I just feel like he's always he's you know been we've both been pushing ourselves you know especially him and me too um on being better versions um of ourselves and I feel like he's done a great job this offseason of you know focusing on little things you know trying to get better um and yeah I mean obviously he has a freak skill set you can just look at him and know um not really much to say but he's just an athletic freak and um I feel like that's been displayed for a long time now and people are just going to continue to keep on seeing that something that was so key for you all last year defensively in route to the title was the depth being able to shuffle guys in and out do you feel like this year's team has similar depth to what last year's team possessed I mean yeah and there's different ways you know a lot of the young guys are going to have to you know step up and play more snaps you know um I just feel like that's something also that we have embraced as a defense you know letting those young guys know bringing them along you know investing our time coach's time investing into those guys um just trying to bring everyone together and bring everyone along because um we know we're going to need everyone this year offensive line all five starters gone from last year's team tell us what you've seen from those guys in Camp they said you and Kenneth and some of the other guys were were good work for them how much of good work were they for you I mean they're all good work you know they're all competing you know there's been a lot of talk about them and what they um do but I feel like they're a great group you know they've been getting better every day competing against us each other um themselves so feel like coach Newsome is also done a great job with them you know coaching them up and you know putting him in the right positions and I feel like they've kind of embraced that role of the competition that's going to be happening be happening and uh feel like they're doing great and there it's going to be a great season lastly back at the big house under the lights excitement level for this opportunity how much are you and how much is is this team choing at the bit to get back out there yeah know we've you know ever since uh the summer you know going through summer conditioning and then going to fall Camp you know we're playing only each other for the whole month so we're kind of ready to break out and tear the chains off and uh go against someone else rather than just ourselves every day but it's always iron sharpens iron mason Graham appreciate the time y thank you much more to do on the pregame shows we count you down to the Wolverines and Fresno State this is Michigan football from learfield this is Coke Zero sugar could I be the best Coke ever try and taste with your ears 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Michigan medicine jobs in healthcare can open unlimited career potential with the added benefit of knowing your work makes a difference and today we're talking with Lauren Esh the director of operations for radiology at University of Michigan Health Lauren thanks so much for joining us can you tell our fans what Radiology technologists do certainly thanks for having me Brian so simply stated uh radiologic technologists take x-rays so here at Michigan medicine we are all over the hospital supporting a really diverse group of patients we work in the emergency department to image all of our critical patients we support surgical cases in the operating rooms and we are on all of the inpatient floors taking x-rays so we're everywhere um we're servicing all types of patients that enter into our facility obviously a lot going on I'm sure there's some training or experience that goes into it what is required to become a radiology tech typically our students complete a 2-year radiologic technology program and then that training includes some classroom learning then also some clinical learning so typically our students spend half of their time learning how to take x-rays in the classroom but then they're also spending time at a clinical site which is usually a hospital where they get to practice what they learn so they're actually working with experienced technologists and taking x-rays on patients in particular what are some things you often hear Radiology texts say they love about working at U ofm health it's very rewarding to work here because we are seeing some of the most critical patients from all over the nation we have the opportunity to really devel velop our skill set as we're constantly learning new ways to achieve our images it forces us to really think outside of the box so some form of radiology touches almost every patient that walks through the door so we have this unique ability to follow patients care and watch as her treatment evolves based on our work we have some of the best equipment in the state and even the nation we get to be a part of research where we're performing new studies and finding innovative ways to change medicine and our Tex here our experience so um when you work here you're learning from the best you're working with the best and then eventually you become the best so along those lines to conclude what kinds of career growth opportunities are available in this field there's lots of career growth here in radiology at Michigan medicine just depending on what branch somebody wants to take so um we have Advanced Imaging modalities like MRI and CT or mamography or Interventional Radiology we also have a lot of leadership roles so this is the pathway that I took as an X-ray tech um you can move into a lead role or a supervisory position or a management position you could take the project pathway and become a program manager or a project manager or an continuous Improvement specialist where you work specifically on projects within Radiology if you have a passion for Innovation you can move into a research role and then we also have other unique opportunities within each of our Imaging area such as stealth techs quality control technologists protocol technologists we have Tech Navigators I mean the list really goes on and on we have a lot of areas for growth within Michigan medicine for more information about Michigan medicine and how you can unlock your potential with the leaders and best visit Michigan answers.org careers Lauren Ash thank you so much for joining us today thank you for having me Brian I appreciate it all right before we continue here on the pregame show let's pause 10 seconds let our stations identify themselves you're listening to Michigan football from [Music] learfield great to have Jason Avant and Jack Miller back for another year of Michigan football coverage and Jason I want to talk with both you guys about what it's like in a quarterback battle when you're at a different offensive position how do receivers try to help not only each quarterback but also help a coaching staff come to the right decision you know what as a receiver you can focus on what the quarterbacks are doing you have your role your responsibility it's kind of natural to have a favorite but you have to put on your work pil um your your hard hat I would say and go out and work and don't worry about the outcome of that and just try to make plays the best that you can not for the quarterback but for yourself and also for the betterment of the team and that's the only thing that you can do from a receiver standpoint it's a lot of moving parts to evaluate a quarterback there's young receivers there's a offensive line that's moving there's coaching staff um so um a quarterback competition with all of this is is pretty hard yeah Jason I agree with you from an offensive lineman standpoint it's kind of the same thing no matter who's back there leading your offense you got to have faith in them 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Michigan and Fresno State we do it in this segment we talk about what we're going to be discussing in postgame Jason Avant call your shot what do you think will be the discussion Point heading into the Texas week for week two you know what I I want to say something but I would say that you know what probably shouldn't Jason if you're if you're buffering yourself don't say it I'm buffering myself I'm going to revert and go to Donnie Edwards let's see the running game get going Shon Moore the head coach loves to run the ball head coach so um I would say that the running game is intact and the offensive line is dominating up front yeah I like that call if Donovan Edwards can be that allpurpose back every down type of back that's going to take a a bunch of weight off the shoulders of the quarterback situation that's obviously probably what we will be talking about is how the quarterback play ends up being tonight what that's going to look like going into Texas but Jason I think that's a 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big house and we're joined by the head coach of the Wolverines Chiron Moore and Coach thanks for being with us I've been around you this is the first time as a full-time head coach and you seem very comfortable in your own skin now sometimes it can be a facade sometimes it's because you're so prepared what is it I feel pretty pretty prepared with our team and how they how they practiced training Camp's been awesome uh fall summer been awesome we go back to Spring but I feel confident in our our team's ability and just excited to watch them play it sounds like in talking to them they've responded to you when you took over wasn't like a substitute teacher they've responded to Chiron more have you found that yeah I mean I have so much joy just being around them so for me I'm glad that they're responding cuz for me I'm just going to be myself and I don't try to change anything just who I am and and continue to coach the way I've coached before whether I was the tight end Coach the oine coach you know coordinator now head coach here so I'm just doing everything I can to be myself and those guys that prepare themselves well last year you had to fill in for four games how much did that experience help you for this moment tonight yeah I think it helped me in the game time decisions and the things that you have to do in those big moments you know obviously there were some ear big moments last year that you had to make crucial decisions for the team and make sure it wasn't only what I wanted to do but what was best for the team and best for everybody and what coach would want to do so um just going to try to continue to do that same thing well there you go continuing to do the same thing but with Chiron Moore touches what is can the fans expect to be new with Chiron Moore in charge I mean I don't want to change too much uh want to continue to melt up that wind column but we're just going to have fun out there be exciting um enjoy the game and continue to to love each other and play for each other all right let's start with your defense you returned so many guys a chance to be maybe even better than a year ago losing Rod Moore hurts but when you look at this group and the steps that people have taken can they be better than last year's defense I think it's you you'll see when we kick off of of how guys are progress and how guys play they've definitely prepared themselves to to be put himself themselves in that mold of last year's defense last year's defense was Elite so for us to be there we just got to perform on the field but feel good I grew up in an era where I watched a lot of Miami Hurricanes football and everybody talked about their quarterbacks but it was their defensive line that was so dominant do you feel like you have one of those defensive lines that can control a football game yeah I feel really good about those guys obviously you know you look back at last year in the Alabama game those the four that will start this game where the the four that were in that that crucial moment and continue to play at a high level and those guys have elevated their play which is elevated the play of the offense and made us better as a team you guys have also made great use of the portal it seems like very strategic use of the portal and I'm getting a sense that there might not be anybody any better pickup in the country than Jan baram in the middle of your defense I mean he's uh he's a specimen and he's a great ball player but an elite kid Elite human being he works so hard and wouldn't say anything but uh excited to hear the hear the pads popping tonight meanwhile in your secondary will Johnson finished last year so strong in the biggest games huge interception against Ohio State changed the game against Washington early in the second half have you seen him take steps forward to be one of the all-time greats yeah I mean will is a extremely humble kid he just works really hard and wants to be the best he could be but you know I haven't been around many corners like him that like to cover and that like to hit just as much so uh he's been awesome and he just continues to elevate his game the Fresno offense Mikey Keane is back watching him a little bit seems like a good off-platform performer and that's something that might be key tonight given your defensive front what have you seen from him on film he's the he's the leader of the offense probably the leader of the team as they go on offense he goes and he goes they go and he he just makes plays that you say oh the guy's down and then he's not um the guy's not open but he is so he just makes those off schedul plays so we got to do a good job containing him all right we'll come back and talk about your offense and your quarterback when we continue Michigan and Fresno coming up tonight you're listening to Michigan football from learfield hey Wolverine fans the 2024 football season is here and SeatGeek is here to help you experience all the action SeatGeek makes it easy 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do you replace an offensive line that lost everybody and yet somehow brings back experience uh but this is your Forte and this is the group that you help shape what do you think of the offensive line as as you get closer to this kickoff I feel great about where they you know where they've been what they've gone through to get to this point and they feel like they've been callous enough to to perform tonight tonight and um you know all those guys have have played at a really good level and really excited to watch them play against somebody else who has stepped up the most up front um I say all five of the guys that are starting the game you know miles Hinton Josh prie uh Dom Gan Dom GIS will start at Center Gio elh had will start at Right Guard and Evan link will start at right tackle and those guys have all played but those guys have really really played well but to watch guys like Greg krippin who's continually um take his game to the next level and he'll play tonight as well um those guys have really done a really good job your tight end room might be one of the best in the country one of my favorite facts is you kind of pulled one of them out of the woods in in Idaho and the other one's a soccer player from Cologne Germany how good are those guys man they're uh as good as advertised and I'm excited to watch them when they get the ball in their hands but they all have to hit just as much and that's the cool thing about our team we've got a great team you know they've got talented guys that can make plays with the ball in their hands but nothing gives them as much dra as watching their teammates be successful have Tyler Morris and samage Morgan at the wide receiver spots stepped up to the challenge in replacing the two veteran performers you had there a year ago yeah those both of those guys have been leaders you know samaji even being a young guy has really stepped up and been a leader um he's he's he's Elite as we saw with the ball on his hands last year and he'll continue to make a lot of plays with an extended role and and excited to watch him and Tyler okay who's next at the wide receiver spot who are guy three and Guy four yeah I mean the guy that's really stepped up is pton O you know he's been guy that's been back and forth back and forth It's finally taking those consistent steps to be really good and then the next guy would be Kendrick Bell and CJ Charleston those are the those are the top five um other guys are chomping at the bit chanon Goodwin Amar Walker those guys are chomping to get there but those those you know four or five guys really stepped up Donovan Edwards a year ago probably didn't have the year he wanted individually although he always talked about how team success is all he cared about what has he done to be able to take that step and be the belly that Blake cor was a year ago yeah I mean the cool thing about Donovan man he just wants to win so whatever whatever role you put him in he's going to go executed at the highest level but you've seen him take the leadership role and he got to be with one of the best leaders I've ever been around with Blake km so to watch him you know change his game and do what he's done and and to be that downhill Runner he wants to be but be able to do the other things he does which is get in space and and run away from people and make people Miss um he's definitely added to his game kle mullings behind him talked with the media earlier this week I don't know if there's a more likable kid on the team and he says he's finally comfortable as a running back after three years at linebacker where do you see his progression I'm excited to watch that big dude run he's big strong fast physical tough smart everything you want and you saw flashes I mean you just go back to last year every time you touch the ball it's a four yard five run 11 touchdown against Nebraska and uh he just he's got ability and and excited to watch him put on display all right quarterback back who gets the start tonight yeah tonight uh Davis Warren will take the first snaps um he's really practiced the best when we talk about these last weeks in training camp but Alex ory will play as well so both those guys will play in in different roles but excited to watch Davis and he's really taken that leadership role and and done some really I mean made some throws his his percentage completion percentage I think throughout Camp was close to like 89 90 um so pretty hard to not start a guy that's done that so and and Alex will play a lot too so excited about both of them I think the part about Davis's game that people don't realize he's he's he's a runner as well he can make plays with his feet I mean he's he's not slow so he's athletic and uh he'll make plays and people be like well I didn't know he can do that and he just you know if he needs to run he will if he doesn't need to he'll stand in the pocket and and take the shots and he's got a great arm uh he's got great accuracy he's very intelligent and the guys play for him meanwhile Alex is probably a better thrower everybody talks about him as a runner but what have you seen from him in the past game yeah he's definitely improved he's been more consistent uh in the past game and made the throws those wild throws you knew he could make but now he's made the throws that he needs to make and uh that's that's been huge for us to see and evaluate him and he's done a really good job of it final thing Fresno had some guys to replace defensively they went to the portal what do you expect out of their defense tonight yeah I expect them to be disciplined uh don't do crazy lot but what they'll do they'll do well they'll have Gap control um they'll be good t back especially in the secondary the safeties do a really good job getting the ball down when it gets to the third level so yeah we've got to do a really good job of sustaining blocks finishing blocks and then in the passing game great route detail Coach Moore we'll talk to 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uh from you know the sickness that he had in high school the leukemia to now starting quarterback for the defending national champs it's I couldn't be happier for him and hey it's his team now let's go the Wolverines set to take the field momentarily the go Blue end Club supports you Banner is being held up tonight by some familiar faces Zack ziner is down there Braden McGregor is down there Carson barnhard is down there guys who help bring Michigan a national championship but it's time to turn the page and what a season last year was but keep the momentum going and this defense is good enough to win a National Championship oh it's it's an elite defense you talk about the the you know the 13 picks you just named some of them that were in last year's NFL draft now you're talking about high-end Talent that's going to be available to NFL teams in this year's dra whether it's will Johnson Kenneth Grant Mason Graham don't don't you know don't overlook Jan Barham he's a guy that I think is going to continue to Rock It Up draft fors but they're all here tonight to introduce us to what this defense will look like under Wick marale also a couple of guys who will get their first start tonight on the offensive line you heard Coach Moore mention Dominic Jadis will start at Center and Evan Link at right tackle the first snap he takes tonight will be the first snap of his college career I'm very excited for Evan to go out there and have this opportunity he's put in the work he's earned that spot it wasn't one that was given to him he he started way down the depth chart worked his way up and and to earn that starting spot it's uh it's it's remarkable I know he's ready I know he's excited and this is where we're get a chance to see the next wave of the guys that we're going to be talking about this year and years to come not a lot of empty seats here in the big houses we're just about 5 minutes away from getting this one underway Chiron Moore has his Michigan team now gathered in the Lloyd car tunnel and the helmets gleaming with the lights shining down here for a night game in Ann Arbor what a scene it is cooling off here tonight winds picking up a little bit blowing to the South and here come the Wolverines the defending national champion and let's go down to the third member of our broadcast crew on the field the king of the sidelines Jason abot number eight what's the scene like down there the fans are rocking right now they're excited coming off the National Championship the players are ready to go what a day to play football perfect weather not too hot about 78 degrees it's awesome awesome day to play football you know a lot lot of young Playmakers on the outside will have you watching today whether it be Frederick Moore Kendrick Bell we've heard his name mentioned pton o will get his shot or the transfer CJ Charleston they're looking for some guys to step up to join in with samage Morgan and Tyler Morris well you I know you'll have your eye on those guys tonight yeah definitely I want to see what Frederick Moore does this year we've seen what Tyler Morris has done in games we've seen what samaj Morgan has done but it's now time to see what Frederick Moore can do and see how he can contribute he's bigger than those guys guys I want to see if he can take his game to the next level and here come the Bulldogs of Fresno State coming off a 9 and4 season last year in the Mountain West they without their head coach Jeff Tedford who in July had to step away due to health reasons interim coach Tim Skipper takes over he actually coached them in the New mexic Mexico Bowl last year a win for Fresno State who got off to an 8 and one start on the season before their quarterback Mikey King got banged up this is a good football team in tonight and Mikey Keane is a heck of a playmaker he is a playmaker it's a heck of a team and it's an experienced team a lot of that team that did start 8- one is back for this program and you know I I was a part of a program back at Michigan where you did have a different coach that come in after Gary mhler stepped down Lloyd came in as the interim coach they are going to be playing with a passion for the coach that had to step down for health reasons and the one that is with them right now stepping in in a tough spot as an interm coach they're going to play with a lot of passion and who does it when they come to the big house the Target on Michigan's back is huge but for them this is this is so much more than just this game the captains have gathered at the center of the field Max predis Donovan Edwards mcari paage and Rod Moore for Michigan speaking for Fresno will be Mikey Keane as we go downstairs for the coin toss the head and that is the tail okay we're having some audio difficulties but if you miss you guys want the football Michigan won the toss the Wolverines will defer Fresno will get the football first so let's set the Michigan defense on the defensive line Derek Moore Mason Graham along with Kenneth Grant and Josiah Stewart the linebackers Jaa baram will start at one linebacker Ernest hman at another linebacker the cornerbacks will Johnson and Jer Hill gets a start opposite of will Johnson the Nickelback is Zeke Barry the safeties mcari pagee and Quinton Johnson and for the Fresno Bulldogs we'll keep our eyes on Mikey Kean the running back Malik sherard two receivers that have quite a reputation M deia number zero and also Jaylen Moss number 18 he's the big receiver at 6175 these are their best Playmakers on the outside the big question about Fresno's offense is their offensive line it had its share of struggles and against this Michigan defensive line let's just say the math doesn't add up well if you can't block it doesn't and they're going to have to add in receivers running backs tight ends to help chip on the edge they're going to have to to use formation tricks to try and be able to give as much help as they can inside to Kenneth Grant and maon Graham and I was thinking about this the other night if I'm a defense or I'm an offensive coordinator and I'm looking at that group and then you add in Jon baram and Ernest howman in terms of linebackers it becomes a nightmare to try and figure out how you're going to protect your quarterback look for them to get Mikey Keane outside the pocket try and get a clean look but get that ball out of his hands as quickly as possible so the Wolverines coming off a 15-0 season are set to begin the defensive their big 10 Championship their National Championship as the first week of college football sees Michigan taking on Fresno we got M Delila and ched and James deep for the Fresno Bulldogs and Tommy Dolan will put his right foot into it for Michigan of course outstanding punter and kickoff man as the Wolverines are defending the North End Zone Fresno will be moving right to left to get this one underway we're just waiting on TV John you know the anticipation between seasons and the opener in moments like this what's it like to be down there well it it's exciting because you're going to get a lot of guys that are going to be taking the field for the first time get meaningful snaps for the first time it is is their opportunity to put last year to bed and then start talking about this current roster in this team and here we go is Tommy Doan's kickoff sales towards the South End Zone over the head of James and into the end zone and Fresno on the touch back will take over we've set the Michigan defense for you we haven't talked about the new coordinator the OG of this defense it's wink marale taking over who made a name for himself with the Ravens in the NFL yeah I mean he's got a lot of experience got a lot of experience at a lot of different levels but he hasn't been in college football for some time but he's taken over a defense that is quite honestly it's an NFL style defense with NFL Talent so it'll be interesting to see how he utilizes all of those different weapons shotgun formation Keen at quarterback he's got sherod deep first and 10 from the 25 yd line with the ball on the right hash Michigan with a fourman front Kane barks a command to sherad takes the snap handoff sherro up the middle not much room there The Wolverine stack him up a short gain maybe one on first down for the Bulldogs quick trap play pulling the left guard around trying to get get a little bit of uh uh angles for this offensive line hey if you if you're not going to be able to block oneone you want want to try and create double team some down blocks and there's just nothing to be had there against this front Ernest hman credited with the tackle second down and nine for the Bulldogs Keane back to pass they go wide receiver screen to Moss he's got a gap and he's drilled as he gets to the 30 yd line it's mcari Paige coming up from his safety spot and Jaylen Moss after a short gain is knocked to the ground setting up a third and six Fresno going quickly Keane in a shotgun Michigan better get ready now Keane slows things down and we'll get a play call from the sideline he's got three Re receivers flanked to the right ball in the Michigan their own 29 yard line they got to get across the 35 Kane takes the snap back to pass fires Crossing route it's tipped and picked going the other direction the wolverin picked off it is Zeke Barry his first career start and the Wolverines with the first big play of the Season an interception from Zeke Barry exactly what we talked about in regards to hey a quick wide receiver screen on second down third down they're trying to go Tempo to get Michigan off balance they didn't get the look that they wanted right away so they checked everything tried to get a ball quick to a receiver ball was there great play by Zeke to be able to be aware that the ball was tipped up fell right into his hands there in the first turnover that's one of the keys that I had for this Michigan defense try and force turnovers and quarterback for Michigan is Davis Warren taking the snap from Dom jice Hinton p jice alotti and Link the offensive line will set the rest of the starters in a moment Michigan First and 10 from the Fresno 31 following the interception Davis Warren turns and hands it off to Dominic Donovan Edwards who tries to Bounce It Outside gets it across the 30 down to the 29 yd line where he is dragged down for a two-y gain by cam Lockridge they line Max betterson up at the end of the line of scrimmage not something they do frequently he is usually the lead blocker coming out of the back field as a fullback but they just wanted to smash it on the on the front side when you have the size of el Hadi link and now you put bredeson over there that's going to be a formidable front bres is in there as you mentioned also pton o getting the start along with Colston lovelin at tight end Tyler Morris at one the wide out spots second down and eight for Michigan from the Fresno 29 Davis Warren with the snap back to pass fires near side he's got Colston lovelin first down and battling down the sidelines where he is Gang tackled and finally pushed Out of Bounds at the lesno 16 yd line move the chains first completion of the season for Davis Warren First Catch for coulston lovelin we got coulston Loveland singled up on the right side there and I mean it's a nightmare for a corner when you got a 64 65 tight end who can run the way he can you've got to be able to play off a little bit and Coulson Loveland and Davis war on the same page he just hooks up for first down yardage and it's an easy pissing pitching catch gain of 12 for the Wolverines and a first down from the Fresno 16 yd line Davis Warren in a shot gun Donovan Edwards in the backfield flank to his left two receivers to the right to to the left and they're going to go reverse it is samage Morgan can he get the edge he can 1510 turns inside the 10 and is knocked out of bounds on the far sideline inside the 10 at the seven yard line samage Morgan wearing the number zero this year Jaden Davis the safety knocked him out of bounds a gain of eight couls 11 with the key block there so he goes from the right side split out for a first down over to the left side and he's again split out but does a nice job of coming inside to be able to square up on a on a corner sets the block keeps his feet moving pancakes them and it creates the edge for samage Morgan they're calling it second and one three receivers to the right here ball on the left hash Michigan knocking on the door from the Fresno seven yd line Davis Warren in a shotgun and we get a whistle and it looks like a timeout talking to Chiron Moore about something Red Hats out there I don't know if they're going to look at this one again or what is there to look at well I don't know maybe they're they're wondering if it was a first down or not they're going to look at something yeah this is going to get reviewed there's might be a targeting on the tackle John it was on the far sideline hard to see from where we were his close shaved replay is brought to you by barbasa feeling great starts with a great shave and a great shave starts with barbasol shaving cream for whatever your Day brings choose barbasol it's a can of can do is this a targeting call do you think uh I didn't see now we're going to see a replay there was nothing that stood out to me yeah yeah I think this is going to be a potential targeting call I'm not a big fan of targeting calls when a guy has a ball in his hand yeah Jaden Davis coming up that's crown of the helmet above the bolts LED with his helmet I think this is GNA I actually think this is going to be a targeting call yeah I mean if there's I Jason IE with you hey they're protecting white outs he no it's just it's hard the guy is moving like it it's a tough difficult yeah when he's a run when he's a runner is different from when he's a when he's you know defenseless the the officials mic does not work he just signaled believe he signaled first down I think this is going to be an ejection yep and Michigan's going to have the ball inside the Fresno five well by the rule when you lead with your helmet and the crown of your helmet strikes the helmet any part of the helmet of the ball carrier it it's going to be targeting and that I'm with Jason I don't like the call especially when a ball carrier is moving you never know where you're going to hit but he led with his helmet and you just can't do that so first and goal for Michigan from the three Davis Warren under Center quiets the crowd Andrew Gentry's in there an extra offensive lineman ey formation waren turns and hands it off to Donovan Edwards not much room up the middle he gets back to the line of scrimmage where he is stacked up for no gain on first down this is this is an area where this offensive line is really going to have to come together and and the chemistry that they have will be tested here things get real tight you start walking linebackers up you you might not be able to make calls you have to know what your partner is doing before it actually happens so inside the 5 yard line things get tight things get really happen really quick you're going to have to be able to make some of those adjustments on the Fly Alex ory in a quarterback the Soph marada saxi Texas takes the snap he's going to roll to the right and throw he's got Donovan Edwards out of the back field who will walk into the end zone for a Michigan touchdown and the Wolverines on the three-yard touchdown pass from Alex orgy to Donovan Edwards strike early [Applause] well I like what we saw early on from Davis Warren and more so in regards to the ball handling skills you see it right there being able to sell something keep the awareness about him get his head around identify his receiver he had three different options he had somebody over the middle and he had a high low Donovan Edwards was wide open and he nailed him for it on for the extra point is Dominic zavada the transfer from Arkansas State the kick is up 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Fresno will take over from the 25 yd line there first possession ended on a slant pattern from Mikey Keane to Chad and James the transfer from Idaho state it went off James's hands and into the hands of Michigan Nickelback Zeke Barry making his first career start and Zeke Barry set up Michigan with a short field turned into a five playay 31 yd drive over 2 minutes and 50 seconds Michigan leads at seven nothing Fresno with the ball on the left hash it's Kean in a pistol formation with sherro deep behind him two receivers split to the right and hand off to sherod running left and not much room across the 25 out to the 28 will Johnson up from his Corner Spot to make the tackle on Malik sherro they're trying to take some of the double teams off those defensive lineman by walk of Jan baram right up into the B Gap and he attacks it on a little bit of a run blitz but when you have five guys up there four down lineman in that linebacker it's really hard to to keep those double teams second and eight back to pass is Keane fires he's got his receiver at the 30 yd line and he's dropped immediately as he gets to the 31 for a gain of six Jer Sugar Hill on the tackle setting up a third down for Fresno as they quickly go to the line of scrimmage Fresno goes four wide on this third and four from their own 31 Keane claps his hands Michigan showing Blitz now Keane will look to the sidelines two receivers split to either side back to pass fires and is almost intercepted but caught and Fresno it's Moss across the 35 out to the 45 and knocked out of bounds as will Johnson made a break on the ball and I thought he was going to come up with it but it went into the hands of moss who gained 18 yards out to the Midfield strike a little little bit of a gamble by will but it's one you're willing to take CU most times that's going to pay off for him first and 10 Kean back to pass he's going to take a shot downfield and the only one out there is mcari pagee who can't come up with it couldn't find the football marari was trying to turn from defensive back to wide receiver just looking over his shoulder uh trying to catch up to that ball but I tell you what I didn't expect them to take a shot deep this early because Josiah Stewart has been living in the back field on that that last completion that will Johnson just gambled on Derek Moore was a a half a split second away from putting a hit on a quarterback Mikey Keenan a shotgun everybody jammed in tight on second and 10 takes the snap handoff shod met in the back field it's will Johnson on a corner Blitz sherro gets back to the line of scrimmage give him maybe a foot on the carry and it'll be third and long for the Bulldogs here's what's great about will Johnson is he is more than willing to come up on a corner Blitz a run blitz and know it's a run down to to try and make a big hit in the back field third down and 10 for Fresno Michigan with a fourman front two receivers split to the right it's Mikey Keane back to pass here comes the pass rush steps up he's in trouble and down he goes Derek Mo was the first man there Josiah Stewart finished him off the sack on third down and Fresno will be forced to punt yeah right tackle brillan Nelson got away with a little bit of a jersey grab there as Derek Moore came around the edge thought he was going to get a holding call he was the first one in but both of those guys so far in early Downs have been living in the back field Klay Lawrence on the punt John guess where he's from I'm guessing uh Western Australia that is correct this is his first football game ever and he rolls to his right gets the punt off samage Morgan deep for Michigan will field it at the 17 yd line up the field across the 20 where he's sandwiched at the 25 yd line and that's where Michigan will take possession on their second Drive of the season with 819 to go first quarter in Michigan leading Fresno seven to nothing 40- yard punt nine yd return for samage this is Michigan football from learfield 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on a first you know 10-play Drive they'll probably get into that now but they were able to capitalize on a short field Sudden Change situation having two different quarterbacks go in there to ultimately you know end in the touchdown yeah I don't know if I like this defense the defense allowed the opponent across the 50 yard line unlike last year preseason yeah but you like the gamble uh by Will Johnson I love it that should have been a pick six against his caliber you can't throw that across the field it should have been a pick six we see khle mullings in the back field for the first time Davis War back at quarterback from the 26 yd line shotgun snap kle mullings up the middle puts his head down Road grading forward out to the 35 yd line a gain of eight on first down how would you like to be able to listen to us while synced up to your TV in the comfort of your own home go to symy game.com to find out how that's symy game.com I I told you Doug that I was out at practice yesterday as they're going through some final prep and kle Mullin came running around the edge and I have no idea how a a a defense is going to tackle him he is bigger faster stronger and you just saw it there with eight- yard pickup contact at about a one yard gain just put people on his back and away he went it's mullings again has a hole gets the first down out to the 40 running left and move the chains for Michigan as C Numa came from his linebacker position and made the stop that's one I think kle if he has that one back he's going to try and take one side step to the left and there is an absolute gaping hole there and that's where Josh PRI nice job of not getting called for holding as soon as your defense of lineman starts to escape left guard running right behind you you got to be able to let go he did a nice job first and 10 from the 40 Davis Warren wide receiver screen samage Morgan not a lot of room as he is dropped getting back to the line of scrimmage the Bulldog defense smelled that one early and samage did everything he could just to get back to the line it'll be second down and long yeah if that one doesn't hit right away because you've already got two other receivers split out you're not going to get a whole lot of help from them but it's a matter of of the offensive line being able to get out there and and and make some blocks so there's it's either upfield right now cuz you're not going to be able to cut that one back second down and 10 for Michigan Davis Warren under Center turns toss sweep to Kel M mullings and he gets back to the line of scrimmage before he is dropped Fresno's defense closing quickly as coming up from his safety spot is AGA yeah see AGA on the tackle just too many Defenders they did a nice job of pulling miles hitting he does a great job of squaring up on his Defender but he picked one of three and the other two came on block there's just not enough bodies out there to to make the blocks third down and 10 Michigan from their own 40 leading seven nothing six minutes to go first quarter two receivers split to either side Davis Warren looks like he wants to change the play kle mullings The Lone setback Warren in a shotgun on this third and 10 takes the snap back to pass fires he's got Tyler Morris and on a wide receiver screen again on the other side weaves through traffic but it's dropped well short of the first down and Michigan will be forced to punt I don't particularly like that play call on that in that situation they had seven linebackers walked up and I understand that's probably what he checked to but three all three linebackers ended up dropping out two of them got over there to be able to be in on the play it's not one that I'm looking to pick up 10 yards on yeah they confuse them on that play play there cover two in the back yeah Tommy Dolan's Punt and a fair catch signal for and made at the 20 yd line and that's where Fresno will take over for their third possession 37 yards on the punt let's pause 10 seconds 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season opener on the air and today's broadcast is presented by Coca-Cola tackle game day with a great taste of Coke Zero sugar is it the best Coke ever on car John Jansen Jason Avant back at the Big House Michigan on top of Fresno seven and up here in the opener of the 2024 Michigan football season wver rings have allowed one first down to Fresno in their two possessions and Zeke Barry with an interception on Fresno's first possession to the Ball Game wink Martell's defense he said this week a great defense is a loud defense he's talking about communication I also think he also could be referring to the pads cracking yeah pads cracking we've seen that already but yeah you got to be able to communicate that's obviously one of the pillars of the defense those pillars haven't changed communication being one of the keys and you know when you have some guys that are new in there whether it's Jer Hill or we start to see you know Wesley Walker or uh any of the the transfers in there Mir Hall at some point you've got to make sure that everybody's on the same page we see TJ guy and Cameron brand in at the edge positions for the first time tonight a lot of Buzz about TJ yeah and I think is that rayan Benny in there uh at defensive tackler is that still big uh no it is it is right com off the broken leg in the Rose Bowl to see him back on the field first and 10 for Fresno from their own 20 shotgun for Keane takes the snap going to fire wide receiver screen Far Side he's got his man across the 25 out to the 27 yd line where Ernest hman brings down railan sharp transfer from Missouri State Michigan football sponsored by bluec Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Whole Health includes body and mind and Blue Cross covers it all for mental health resources to exercise routines Blue Cross is ready to help learn more at bcbsm.com second down and four for Fresno from their own 26 yd line Kean back to pass Here Comes The Rush GNA fire into coverage and it's almost picked off getting his hands on that was Will Johnson Delena the intended receiver give will a pass break up and it'll be third down yeah they're being disrespectful over there two throws to the field like that with with Will Johnson is disrespectful Cameron brand in the game applying some pressure Jimmy rer in now as well at linebacker stepdad Scott K played in the cman on that quick screen uh in Pursuit and now rayan Benny Klay Lawrence to punt again for the Bulldogs Tyler Morris deep for Michigan and he will field this one returnable at his own 35 yd line Tyler Morris has a scene out to the 50 takes a hit there bounces outside still on his feet it's Tyler Morris outside the numbers on the near side line inside the 45 and he's chased out of Bounds at the 43 yd line he would not go down Tyler Morris with a good return setting up Michigan in Fresno territory Doug were you thinking the same thing I was when he bounced out to the right there that we might see that uh that acceleration that we saw in the Rose Bowl of course I mean that was that was remarkable so it's great to see him uh have some excitement here in a punt return he got all he could out of that 18 yards on the return and Michigan will set up shop in Fresno territory when we we continue let's throw it to the update desk for a check of the scoreboard with Rob Joyce Rob thank you Doug two other games going on right now in the new look big 10 we'll start out in Hawaii where UCLA Trails Hawaii 7 nothing 10 minutes in on the island while Oregon out to an early 7 nothing lead on Idaho 10 minutes in in Eugene earlier today a lot of comfortable victories in the Big 10 Penn State a 3412 win out West Virginia Ohio State Cruise pass akan 56 Indiana east past FIU 317 Nebraska no issues with UTEP 40-7 Northwestern the closest game today a 13-6 victory against Miami Ohio Maryland pounded Yukon 50 to7 and then Iowa and Purdue both shut out their respective FCS foes Illinois State and Indiana State one game still to kick off 11 o' it's Washington and Weaver State from Husky Stadium that's your big 10 scoreboard brought to you by absopure water hydrate like a wolverine with absopure the official bottled water of Michigan Athletics one game of note nationally going on 5 minutes in Texas A&M a field goal in open Drive leads Notre Dame 3 nothing earlier Georgia routed Clemson in Atlanta 343 in a preseason top 15 matchup and next week's opponent number four Texas beat up on Colorado State 52 nothing so a busy opening Saturday in college football we'll dive more in depth give you the first half highlights of our game and more during the halftime show driven by Germaine Lexis of an arbor for now back to the guys Doug John back at the big house 7even nothing Michigan on top 340 to go first quarter when rivalries heat up choose chill Kors light is a proud sponsor of Michigan Athletics please celebrate responsibly and John they're serving beer down there now I know are they yeah oh yeah Jason see if you can tell the difference well you guys may look for me in a minute and I'm gone hey you got to stay hydrated right yeah got to stay hydrated right uhhuh it's warm down there Country Boy hydration right there well Michigan here with the ball on the Fresno 43 yd line there are questions people want to know about the new kicker Dominic Zada well according to Chiron Moore they would be in field goal range right now he said he seen him be good out to 60 and that's what it would be from the 43 yd line a 60 yard attempt so as long in a game is 51 in his two years at Arkansas state with the redwolves but who's got a powerful leg and at some point this year I'm sure we'll see it on display yeah he is on the groa watch list and and he's a guy that uh hey you're excited to have you we've always talked about the specialty being a weapon so far today um we're seeing it Fredick Moore in the game at one of the wide receiver spots for the first time Davis Warren continues that quarterback first and 10 ball on the right hash two receivers split to the right one to the left Dominic Donovan Edwards back in the back field and Warren's back to pass looking downfield he's going to Take a Shot firing it deep it's Frederick Moore out there and it is picked off at the goal line by Fresno State going the other direction is Lockridge out to the 30 spins away from one tackler and gets knocked down at the 35 yd line cam Lockridge on the interception for Fresno yeah I I I wouldn't blame Davis W ball is thrown behind but when you have to wait on the ball as a receiver you go up you don't whenever go yeah I mean you got to go you got to go make a play on the ball and the ball seemed to float just a little bit too much maybe a little bit too much air it was a little bit behind him uh but yeah I mean High Point got to High Point it got to go up and fight for it Fresno will take over at their own 35 yd line following the interception return by cam Locker Mikey Keane in a shotgun now with Malik sherad deep behind him claps his hands turns and hands it to sherro running left and slips through a small hole across the 35 out to the 38 yd line where he is brought down by Jimmy rer gain of three on first down got to use some of those big bodies up for whether it's ran Benny is in there right now Big Kenny G you got to find a way to create some penetration what Fresno State offensively is doing in the Run game is trying to pull some guards as soon as they do that penetration is what kills you got to cut that play in half and try and find a way to get in the back field we see air hall in the game for the first time the transfer from Albany second down and seven for the Bulldogs Keane turns and tosses it to sherro running right and he's got a seam across the 45 Dives forward to the 46 yd line that's good for a first down for Fresno State so the US of J shot baram they're lineing him up over the center basically as a nose guard trying to put Five Guys on the ball and the center's doing a really good job of being able to pick a side and pin him back that's where that ball ends up cutting back he's going to have to find a way to get over top of that block to cut off that angle first and 10 Fresno on their own 46 yd line two receivers split to either side Keane's going to run option right toss it to sherro Derek mois out there and tracks him down and drops him as he gets to the line of scrimage Derek Moore off the edge with a tackle for no gain on first down Mikey keing didn't want any part of that Derrick Moore played it perfectly was in right in position to make a play on the quarterback saw the pitch and then pursuit to the running back you you really can't play it any better than that stretch it out to the sideline use that sideline as an extra Defender second down and n for Fresno Kean in a shotgun two receivers split to the light right with the ball to the left rather with the ball on the right hash Kean takes the snap back to pass Here Comes Michigan's pass rush she'll let it go deep wants to take a shot and he overthrows his receiver Moss out there in coverage was Wesley Walker the transfer from Tennessee and that'll set up a third down D Derek Moore just bull rushed left tackle uh penri right back into the lap of Mikey Keane now it's not an efficient way to get to the quarterback but it certainly will help in the ensuing pass rushes when you show that type of power it's hard to set both power and speed third and nine for Fresno their own 46 yd Line Michigan showing Blitz Mikey Keanan a shotgun Michigan brings the house Keane fires in the flat and over throws his receiver incomplete pass to Liden RAR check that Cameron beer out there and once again Wesley Walker in coverage and it'll be fourth down this time they lined J sha bam right over the top of the center and then they moved him they slant him to the right and brought Jimmy rer around a little cross dog in the middle uh running back all he tried to do was cut Jimmy rer but man right now the the different types of blitzes that we're seeing from wink Martin being able to put pressure on with only rushing four but then adding in a fifth or a sixth in terms of linebackers Lawrence on to punt again puts his right foot into it and samage Morgan ranging over to his left makes a fair catch on the 11 yd line and that's where Michigan will get the football back John that last Michigan possession ended on the interception by cam lockage yep his uncle and grandfather are here it's his first time time his uncle will see him play his uncle is Ken griffy Ken griffy Jr his grandfather is Ken griffy Senior they are both here tonight we welcome the griffy yeah to an haror great to have them here in the big house yeah that's pretty cool see if you can track him down Jason yeah I need to punch formation to the right three receivers split out there for Davis Warren in a shotgun Michigan from the 13 yd line Warren brings Tyler Morris in motion and they'll go hand off up the middle Donovan Edwards as he plows forward out to the 17 yd line for good yardage on first down that's a run that Donovan Edwards has needs to really become comfortable with we saw it from uh we saw from kle mullings on his niney pickup but not every play is going to be designed you'd like to say it's designed to go for a touchdown not every play is going to actually be a touchdown so you got to be good with some of those three and four yard pickups and that's where Donovan has really shown some growth Ronnie Bell's brother Kendrick Bell is checked into the game for the Michigan offense back to pass is Davis Warren looking Far Side he's got his tight end that's coulston lovelin at the marker looks like he stepped out just shy of the first down across the 22 yd line it'll be third and short for the Michigan offense cherl Moore talked about the completion percentage that Davis Warren has had throughout camp and obviously the interception aside that's a tough pass for a quarterback to make when you get your tight end going away like that to be able to put it in a spot where only the tight end could get it now there's really no other way to throw that ball it did lead him out of bounds and you're about a half yard shy but you got to believe with this offensive line and this offense whether it's Donovan or khle in the back field that you're going to be able to pick up a half a yard seven nothing Michigan on top that last play was the final play of quarter number one Michigan will have it third and one from here at the big house and a seven nothing lead this is Michigan football from nearfield we have our team why did you choose to work for Michigan medicine here are some of their answers being able to interact with patients offer them hope and hopefully giving them care that they couldn't receive anywhere else is the biggest thing because it's the best of the best you have great benefits we have great leadership I love what I do this is the place where you want to be if you're looking to make change to our team 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bit but nonetheless Michigan's got the ball back and has got a third and one from their own 23 yd line when we pick up play here in the second quarter yeah you like to see this offensive line tested in a situation like that where it is third and short you want to be able to keep this drive going somehow you've got to convert this first down and you got to know that Fresno State is going to absolutely load the line of scrimmage and whether there's seven guys up there eight guys up there at some point it doesn't matter whether it's hey we're going to run behind the big boys on the right Evan link tovan alati maybe you bring uh you know breson in motion you add a Blocker in there you've got to impose your will and this is their first opportunity really to be able to impose their will on this Fresno State Defense on this third and short the big back is in there kle mullings as Davis Warren's in a shotgun with everybody jammed in tight lone wide receiver split to the left is Tyler Morris here we go on this third and short Fresno stack the line of scrimmage Davis Warren claps his hands takes the snap hand off mullings up the middle and I'm not sure he got there no I don't think he did either they uh they went unbalanced right yard short a full yard too well that's not a good start on on a third down situation like that half a yard and you lose a half a yard they brought in an extra lineman to play tight end on the right oh that was actually Marlin Klein jayen Moss deep for Fresno Tommy Dolan on the punt on this fourth down and a yard on Michigan's own 22 yd line disappointing there Dolan's got the snap puts his right foot into it towering punt Moss will have to signal for a fair Catch and make it falling to the ground at his own 38 yd line and that's where Fresno will take over 40 yard punt there for Tommy dolman the last year finished second in the country in hang time and that is an example of the reason why that ball straight up the Elevator Shaft yeah well you like the fact that Michigan was able to capitalize on the first turnover uh of the season and score a touchdown but since then the offense has sputtered a little bit uh whether it's the interception down the field where the ball just hung up you got to have a receiver go make a play on it uh but then you get a third and short situation everybody here knew they were going to run the ball Fresno knew they're going to run the ball and uh you come up short Jaden MCB Burrow's in the game for the first time hman as well Kean back to pass fires over the middle and he's got his man at Midfield and down to the Michigan 49 yd line is Jaylen Moss Jer Hill in coverage there move the chains for Fresno Jaylen mus runs really nice routes and he was able to get open just simply because he ran out of that break he was uh defended obviously by Jer Hill but he's a guy that that can be a huge threat they leading receiver last year Keen in a shotgun pistol formation takes the snap turns and hands the ball to his running back across the 50 is Elijah Gilliam and dropped at the line of scrimmage Wesley Walker up from his safety spot to make the tackle yeah Wesley Walker the the transfer they like his experience they like what he adds to this defense and you can never be too physical he's a player that loves to to get up there and mix it up going back to that last series will Johnson hadn't been in there but no one's going into the tent so I'm wondering what's going on with that they got air hall and Jer Hill running at the corner spots right now second down to 10 for Fresno Keane takes the snap fires far side and it is dropped dropped out there by his tight end Jake tarwater Amir Hall in coverage even had tarwater pulled that in I think Hall would have dropped him right away as he was closing quickly yeah and that's a tough position to be in you know that you you're going to get hit at some point and you got to extend like that it becomes very hard to to have the want to go up and get that pass third down and 10 for Fresno the ball just across the Midfield stripe on the right hash three receivers split to the left one to the right Michigan stacking the line of scrimmage on this third and long Keen in a shotgun brings his tight end Beach him in motion back to pass is Kean fires far side and it's dropped out there by beum there's a flag on the turf back in the Fresno backfield it looks like it's going to be a hold on the Bulldogs holding off number 76 that penalty is deined fourth down so Fresno for the second time put the got the ball in Michigan territory and for the second time are forced to punt what I tell you a couple of uh a series ago that left tackle got bull rushed right into the quarterback's lap and now all of a sudden they show bull rush this was Josiah Stewart shows the bull and then comes around to the edge when you have a quarterback or a tackle set back on his heels like that you could do just about anything you want Klay Lawrence on to punt once again for 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John Janson back at the Big House Jason aont down on the field when you're out of town and want to keep up with live college sports be sure to download the free Varsity Network app available for both Apple and Android listen to college sports live with the varsity Network app this where Michigan's got to find a rhythm offensively they need to get the Run game going they've only got 28 yards on the ground so far through eight carries find a little bit of confidence there and and find what's working if you're not able to attack the center of that defense I mean Donovan kle Ben Hall if we get a chance to see him they all have the speed to get to the edge don't be surprised if we see them start to move out just a little bit and how they're attacking this defense well when they when they had success on that first drive they had the three by one with Co backside by himself they've abandoned that so hopefully they can get back to it this one of these series yep I think with the wide receiver screens that they have shown here early I expect them to fake that and take a shot at some point here in this ball game well with the way that they're set up kind of with that you know three to the right right now don't be surprised to maybe see another wide receiver screen there coulston is in a in a great spot to be able to get a block and you've got uh what is that Fred Moore over there yeah that uh you know hey he gets the ball and he could be out the out the door got a little bit of a delay as they're apparently changing the official's microphone as you have heard there have been some technical difficulties yeah it's hard to read lips up here ear early Tendencies for our team that Fred Moore has been in a position where he's blocking for most of these receiver screens actually it looks like that's samage out there similar build oh yeah samage yes Morris and uh we await the official here Donovan Edwards trying to get the crowd fired up they are struggling with this mic Jason you want to just go give him yours is that the same one that was working for the co yeah everybody's mic is down the the the fans are are alloud here tonight yeah packed in here good all right now we're ready to go following the punt that goes into the end zone Michigan got it on their own 20 yd line leading seven to nothing with 1242 to go here in the first half Davis Warren and quarterback that Bunch formation out split wide right Donovan Edwards in the back field off the left hip of Davis Warren pton o split to the [Applause] left Warren takes the snap back to pass fires oir thought he had it but he dropped it at the 25 yd line and a little down and out in complete that's surprising Pon O is a very short-handed receiver not going to catch them all but that one was right in the old Bread Basket was a lacrosse commit to UMass Amherst where he was going to play lacrosse with his and they got the walk- on call for Michigan and took it worked his way into the rotation second and 10 for Michigan two receivers split to the right Donovan Edwards continues in the back field hand off to Edwards delayed handoff and not much running room puts his head down and Powers forward but he is dropped at the 20 yd line cam lockd up from his Corner Spot On The Tackle it'll be third and long well you're not getting you're not getting movement at the point of attack and they pulled Gio as well as Max Bron across the formation we've seen that one it's been a staple for Michigan football for so many years but you've got to be able to get some movement up front and whether it's pre it's Hinton it's Gadis you've got to find a way Jadis you got to find a way to get some movement up there third down and 11 for Michigan four receivers split out for Davis Warren on this third and long Fresno showing Blitz Warren back to pass here comes the rush and down he goes no time for Davis Warren there and he is dropped at the 10 yd line and Michigan will be forced to punt Ezra Christensen on the sack for the Bulldogs and Tommy dolman will punt again yeah unfortunately that was just giovan ohadi getting beat at the line of scrimmage he's got him one-on-one and got beat on the inside I don't know if he was expecting help from his Center and this is where some of that communication chemistry has to be developed knowing exactly where your help is and when you're on an island all by yourself Jaylen Moss deep for the Bulldogs as Gman puts his right foot into it this will come up and field it at his own 47 yd line into Michigan territory and down to the 45 but we got a flag and it looks like this one will come back with a block in the back on Fresno 44 yd punch an 11 yard return but we await this penalty yeah plenty of Hang Time for the for the the coverage team to get down there they're doing a nice job the return holding return team number one 10yd penalty from the fou to foul first down and 10 full media time out Michigan leads at seven to nothing here at the Big House 1058 to go in 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we're going to do it till it works but at some point you've got to you've got to be able to get some confidence you got to get some breathing grp test the edges get on the outside whether that's bringing in orgy uh you know and and switching things up in terms of the quarterback look or it's using some of those running backs to get to the edge loosen some things up in the middle right now Fresno State is packing everything in right between the tackles you see miles poed in the Michigan secondary for the first time Mikey Keane and a shotgun looks to the sidelines as Fresno looks to change the play shro Shi from the left to the right in the back field K takes the snap Michigan brings a blitz off the edge and sherad runs right into it and he gets stacked up as he gets to the line of scrimmage pushes forward for a yard maybe two or the play is blown dead second down for fresman yeah they ran right into the teeth of where Michigan was coming from going to be able to pick up two yards it's it's a little bit of a surpris a little bit of a concern second down an eight for Fresno Keen in a shotgun Shan continues in the back field ke back to pass fires far sideline he's got a man out there it's Moss who goes up and it looks like he got it inside the Michigan 40 down to the 37 yd line 36 miles po demanding coverage out there on the completion to jayen Moss sophomore out of Meno Park California saw the safety walk up knew there was man coverage on the outside want to throw it up and see if receiver could go make a play and he did 27 yds on the play from the Michigan 36 Keen in a shotgun takes the snap fires quickly Far Side and he's got his man there the tight end be inside the 30 down to the 29 h on the catch it was magalena on the catch Mir Hall in the coverage Jason have you heard anything down there or seen will Johnson no it's about wink system I forgot who I was thinking about wink Martell plays everyone on a run right across the 30 down to the 25 he's got the first down at the Michigan 25 yd line Fresno knocking on the door trailing seven to nothing with 929 to go first half yeah mcari paig has been out will Johnson's been out and he does this a lot especially with seeing him with the Giants when I'm in Philadelphia he plays a lot of guys in the back end Fresno with four wide empty back field for Mikey Keane now they shift sherro back into the backfield on this first and 10 from the Michigan 25 yd line King claps his hands hands it to sherad running left and he turns it up field across the 25 down to the 23 short gain on first down Ernest hman on the tackle now it's not often you see a defensive tackle like Mason Graham is able to beat a guard on the back hip and still get in on the play Mason Graham did just that went backside was able to catch the running back from behind now will Johnson's back in the game for the Michigan defense on the second down and eight Zeke Barry back in as [Applause] well TJ guy and cam Brandt in there on the edge spots second down and eight Keane in a shotgun takes the snap and hands it off to sherro running left and he gets met by Mason Graham at the line of scrimmage and driven backwards there's your All-American yeah I think there there's a chance that you could take that last 5 Seconds that you just had clip it and we could play that on repeat throughout the the course of this year I think uh maon Graham has woken up I just mentioned he beat a guard on the backside was able to make a play now that one was front side he was plays side and just discarded his guard to be able to make that play third down and eight for fresnel from the Michigan 23 yd line Keen in a shotgun takes the snap back to pass fires Endzone he's got a man out there and it is dropped railan sharp throw was a little behind him would have been a spectacular catch but I would imagine he would say he probably should have caught it incomplete and it's fourth down for Fresno and they'll bring down the field goal unit yeah Michigan got away with one there he was wide open in the end zone if that ball is on the Mark or even a little bit more catchable that's going to be a touchdown and that one was on will Johnson yeah that was the setup from earlier in the game on that out that will Johnson almost picked they knew that he can come back with a double move Dylan Lynch left footed kicker on to attempt of 4 y field goal from the left hash snap is clean ball is placed down the kick is on its way and the kick is good and Fresno's on the board with 735 to go in half number one Michigan leading the Bulldogs 7 to3 from here at the Big House Michigan will get the football back F that seven playay drive for 38 yards over three minutes and 23 seconds culminating in the field goal this is Michigan football from learfield some people just know they could save hundreds on car insurance by checking all state first like you know to check the propane tank on your grill first before hosting a tailgate let's fire up here let me try 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they had negative 10 yards of offense obviously that's that's not a a rep recipe for Success they've got to find a rhythm offensively and whether it's quick passes and I'm not a huge fan right now of the wide receiver screen get a couple of quick post routes uh you know something that you can get the ball in and out of the quarterback's hand or if you're going to hand the ball off start attacking the edge of this defense they are loading up between the tackles nothing is there we're not getting any push up front there's no movement so find a way to get to the edge yeah go ahead Jason no I agree with you the only thing I'll say is is that if you're going to have him as a starter open it up for him and let him throw the ball yeah you get him in the Rhythm with a few short throws but then you have to let the offense be the offense and not just throw these quick screens all the time Dylan Lynch to kick off for Fresno kle mullings is deep for Michigan as Lynch puts this one to mullings who will field it one yard Deep In The End Zone he'll bring it out mullings across the 10 to the 15 he's got a seam at the 20 out across the 25 to the 26 yd line good return for kle mullings setting up the Michigan offense from the 26 yd line boy when he gets ahead of steam going look out I really like the ball in his hands right now he's obviously Michigan's leading R rusher with four attempts right now with 13 yards uh but I I'd like to see them get to the edge here on first down even find a way to get outside the tackles got to change up front Greg krippin and it's Center two receivers split to the right one to the left shotgun for Davis waren first and 10 Michigan from their own 26 yard line kle mullings continues in the back field for the Wolverines Warren claps his hands takes the snap hand off to mullings up the middle breaks one tackle but is met in the hole by a tackler there for Fresno not much running room again CV nura on the tackle now when a linebacker shows up like that that quickly it means you're not not getting off the double teams you're not staying Square you're not giving yourself a chance to make that block and that was just simply it's a misidentification honestly you got there's nobody for him you've got to find a way to get up to that second level and get a hand on those linebackers second down and nine for Michigan Davis Warren in a shotgun with three receivers split to the left one to the right claps his hands back to pass Davis Warren Here Comes The Rush fir as he's got his man over the middle that's Kendrick Bell to the five puts his head down and fights forward for the first down Kendrick Bell's first career catch Ronnie's little brother move the chains a gain of 11 there on second down and long for Kendrick Bell still a little bit of pressure on Davis Warren there but he did a nice job of standing in the pocket shuffling just a little bit to his left to be able to gain a little bit of time and delivering that ball right across the middle love the r for handoff kle mullings running right breaks the tackle across the 40 out to the 45 yd line where he's chopped down just sigh of the 45 yd line good gain on first down we're at the six minute Mark of the first half 73 Michigan on top nice feel by kle there some of those you're not going to be able to see and he did a nice job of bumping that ball out to the right just a little bit getting to some green grass and then run him with his head down a Hamilton on the tackle there for Fresno second down and five for Michigan Bunch formation to the left with kle mullings continuing in the back field Davis Warren in a shotgun now they bring CJ Charleston in motion and he'll be a lead blocker for kle mullings who finds a hole cutting back against the grain out near Midfield close to a first down good recognition there and cutting back lose kle mullings and we await the word yep first down nice job by K mulls there setting everybody up getting in behind P who's the left guard who pulls over at some point when nothing's there there's going to be a void backside sticks his foot in the ground is able to pick up that first down nice awareness nice feel for the game and how the defense is Flowing right now first and 10 Michigan at their own 48 yd line clock running 450 to go first half Michigan leading seven to three Davis Warren hands it off to Mullins hesitates has a hole Powers forward into Fresno territory down to the 47 yd line of the Bulldogs another good run on first down for kalal mullings starting to gain a little bit of confidence with that offensive line and K mullings if there's not a hole there he's going to make one and he's going to carry you for a few yards not he's not getting past the line of scrimmage before there's contact but he is going another three or four yards after contact Wolverines go heavy set bringing Andrew Gentry in as an extra o lineman he's lined up to the left second down and five for Michigan Davis Warren under s takes the snap back to pass Davis Warren looking fires and he got it he's got his man inside the 40 down at the 36 yd line on a down and out it's Colston lovelin move the chains again for Michigan Cameron braa on the tackle a gain of 12 yards and Michigan is in field goal range now with 347 to go first half leading 7 to3 I like the way that they're operating the offens field like Kirk Campbell finally has a good feel for what this offense is going to be able to be good at and yeah you know khil Mullin you're getting a little bit of yardage there but you're also finding a way to get Davis Warren a little bit of confidence some confusion Michigan has both mullings and Donovan Edwards in the backfield and now they're going to take a timeout nobody knew where to line up mullings didn't know where to line up Time Out Michigan they first of the half 30 second timeout well this drive is more like it yeah I mean you you finally were able to establish a little bit of the Run hopefully it's something that they'll able to stain throughout the rest of the first half and and into the second half but then being able to find Ronnie Bell or sorry Ronnie Bell how many times am I going to do that one Kendrick Bell uh you know being able to come across the middle and then you you if you're struggling to be able to distribute the ball there's no better place to go than your tight end when you have the the best tight end in the country in Colston leveland you got to find a way to get him the ball we saw that in the first drive when they got the turnover go down and score the first pass was to coulston leveland now all of a sudden you find a way to convert into a first down with him this drive and the running John has coincided with Greg krippin going in at Center it has and I mean I'd like to see the protection to be a little bit more solidified the first run wasn't a great one because we had the backside run through but six plays 37 yards four minutes time of possessions that clearly the best drive that they've had so far wolver go five wide on First and 10 from the Fresno 37 yd line Davis Warren back to pass fires he's got Colston lelin on a slant inside the 30 down to the 25 yd line that's where he's chopped down in traffic Colston Loveland the All-American candidate for 12 more yards and another first down clock running 307 to go first half Michigan leading 7 to three and with the empty you know hey the the defensive line is going to pin their ear back ears back that was really good protection good sets good punch by that offensive line nobody got deeper than three yards and Davis had a a perfect view of everybody on the field now Donovan Edwards in a slot right kle mullings in the back field first and 10 Michigan Davis Warren They Go reverse to Donovan Edwards and Bulldog stringing it out and back at the 28 yd line he's run out of bounds for a loss of two Cameron braa is the man that forced down of an Edwards out of bounds y yeah I mean that that was that was just Donovan trying to race to the sideline to get even just back to the initial line of scrimmage there's just nothing to be had there great play by Fresno right there great play call they were lined up for it second down and 12 for Michigan 212 to go first half clock running Wolverine's leading s to three from the Fresno 27 yd line ball in the left hash Bunch formation to the left one receiver split wide right that's Kendrick Bell and Michigan's going to let the clock hit the two-minute timeout it's curious how you're going to do that well that's what they're calling it it's not an actual two-minute timeout no it's a two-minute warning but for some reason college football has decided to call it the two-minute timeout is there some trademark the NFL has on two-minute warning there must be so we've reached the two-minute time out in the first half Michigan leading seven to three but knocking on the door this is Michigan football from Mayfield touchdown from the biggest of the big [Music] 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that he's a guy that they could trust to be able to pick up yardage even when nothing's there he's a guy that's going to make a hole well he's in the back field here for Donovan Warren or check that Alex ory Alex ory in a quarterback in a shotgun with three receivers split wide right Davis waren of course Donan War ory barks a command mulling shifts from right to left ory takes the snap handoff Kell mullings up the middle back to the original line of scrimmage inside the 25 down close to the 24 and it'll be third down and long for the Michigan offense Cory Foreman a transfer from USC on the tackle yeah read option by the quarterback there Alex ory looking at that defensive end outside linebacker trying to key what he's doing saw stay there so he go ahead and hand the ball off and get back back to the line of scrimmage four wide for Davis Warren who's back in at quarterback Donovan Edwards in the back field on this third down and nine minute 23 to go first half clock running Michigan leading seven to three Warren takes the snap back to pass finds Donovan Edwards going to have to make a man miss in the flat and he doesn't as he's thrown to the ground for a short loss on that third and long and that means we're going to see Dominic zavada come on for his first field goal attempt of the Year Jason do you see anything down the field because it looked like Davis waren was really not sure whether he wanted to go down field or just kick the ball out to Donovan Edwards you know everything was covered down the field so he got it down to a check down um in in a in a moment like that JJ probably would have extended the play a little bit longer zavada on for a 45 yd field goal attempt from the right out of the hold of Tommy snap is good Ball's placed down the kick is on its way and the kick is good Dominic Z extends Michigan's lead to 10 to3 here with 31 seconds to go in the half that field goal was brought to you by sitgo top tier TR clean gasoline Michigan fans when you start with sitgo you good to go good drive I'm sure they would have liked to have finished it in the end zone 10 plays 46 yards they killed seven minutes and 4 seconds yeah it's nice to be able to have at least something going into halftime that you know what started to work during that drive and whether it was just khle mullings it was the change of Greg krippin going into Center you started to find a little bit of a rhythm and obviously stalled out uh when you get down to the 30 yd line but at least you have something that you can build on and you're going to be able to take a look at this defense and say okay how are they trying to defend this Michigan offense they're not going to give you anything deep we they've got everything covered down the field so you've got to be able to attack the edges and I don't like I know that I I've been calling for them to attack the edges and they did it with a reverse but I would like to see them run out of the back field with some sweeps maybe a couple of jet sweeps do something to get outside from from the back field James and Delena deep for Fresno State as Tommy dolman booms this one towards the North End Zone and eight yards deep and Fresno will take over on the 25 yard line probably the best part about that drive not only establishing the Run game but they might get the one-w punch of scoring late first half and getting the ball to start the second half yeah I mean that would be nice to be able to go up two scores um right now only up the touchdown but like I said you have a little bit of confidence because you did finally move the ball now how can you build on that going into halftime just 31 seconds to go in the first half Michigan with two timeouts Fresno with all three they want to try and put something together here Mikey Keane in a shot shotgun two receivers split to the right takes the snap turns and hands it to his running back who's got some room across the 30 out to the 33 yd line is Elijah Gillian gain of eight on first down but it looks like Fresno is just going to let the clock tick that's interesting they had Ernest hman lined up directly over the tight end starting to move some guys around a little bit on this defense and try and create some matchups well that's going to do it for the first half as Fresno is just fine with letting the clock tick down to zero and Michigan will take a seven-point lead to the half thoughts on uh half number one well I mean it was kind of a whole lot of start stop and start you nice turnover at the beginning of the game by Zeke Barry turned into points for Michigan but you've got to be able to find a way to to put some some Drives together sustain some drives and defensively I like the fact that will Johnson's willing to take some chances at some risks but they better pay off and you can't get caught on that double move as Jason was talking about because he did that they ran the double move and he could have given up a touchdown so got to polish up some things at halftime settle down just a little bit they're going to be just fine but find some Rhythm on offense and again get after the quarterback defensively find a way to get home quick passes don't really allow you to do that but you could still get a couple couple of hits on them so the Wolverines lead it 10 to three at the half and Michigan will get the ball to start the second half let's pause 10 seconds for station identification this is Michigan football from [Music] learfield halftime activities coming up including a swing around the country update on scores games ongoing of course we'll have the analysis from Jack Miller later Jason aant will pass along what Chiron Moore told his team in the locker room Wolverine lead at 103 from here at the big house in the season opener it's halftime in an arbor this is Michigan football from learfield hi I'm Rick Germaine football season is here and like the national champs we have unbeatable deals at Germaine Lexus van Arbor whether 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29 yd line they got to get across the 35 Kee takes the snap back to pass fires Crossing route it's tipped and picked going the other direction the Wolverines picked off it is Zeke Barry his first career start and the Wolverines with the first big play of the Season an interception from Zeke Barry the opening drive of his first start gives Michigan the ball in plus ter territory for Davis Warren who got the start at quarterback four plays Michigan gets it inside the 5 yd line then Alex ory replaces Warren and he finishes the job Alex ory in at quarterback the Soph Mara saxi Texas takes the snap he's going to roll to the right and throw he's got Donovan Edwards out of the back field who will walk into the end zone for a Michigan touchdown and the Wolverines on the three-yard touchdown pass from Alex ory to Donovan Edwards strike early second career pass first touchdown pass for ory 4 minutes in it's seven to nothing Donovan Edwards didn't score a touchdown last year until mid- October does it just four minutes into the season opener you think Michigan's off and running right well not really things quieted down a lot for both sides the next eight combined drives in the game seven punts and then mixed in Davis Warren the only deep shot that he took got intercepted after a nice Tyler Morris punt return inside the 40 yard line took a deep shot got picked off that came late in the first quarter so early second it's still 7 nothing Michigan then Fresno State would get their first success suan success of the night a 23- yard pass play puts the ball inside the Michigan 40 would ultimately work the ball inside the 25 and then have to settle for a 41 yd field goal so Midway through the second makes it s-3 Wolverines at this point Michigan had 42 yards of total offense less than half that of Fresno State then Wolverines would find a groove on what would be its final possession of the half five five plays cross Midfield seven plays inside the Fresno State 30 the drive would stall from there 30 seconds left Dominic Zada kicks a 45 yd field goal caps an 11 playay Drive 47 yards ate up nearly 7 Minutes most of the remaining time Wolverines will get the ball to start the second half trying to extend upon what is currently a 10 to3 lead at the break offensive numbers not pretty for either side neither team cracked 100 yards of total offense 97 for Fresno State 89 for Michigan teams that combined 1 for 11 on third down today's halftime show driven by Germaine Lexus of an arbor proud partner of University of Michigan Athletics Lexus of an arbor.com we'll take a time out come back tell you what else is going on around the Big 10 and top 25 on week one of college football as you listen to Michigan football from lafield you just slept on it funny I think it's supposed to be that color it's probably just something you ate that'll clear right up with some aloe some chicken soup will have you back on your feet in no time H not sure but mom will probably know don't 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T from the catch t with a touchdown almost uncovered just either too much respect for T Johnson are just uncovered Jerry Allen from learfield Ducks got up to a quick start against Idaho but only lead 14 nothing against the FCS opponent at the break in Eugene earlier today in the conference a lot of comfortable victories Penn stayed a 3412 victory at West Virginia Drew Aller three touchdown passes Nick Singleton 114 yards on just 13 car carries in a score Ohio State Cruz pass akan 52-6 Indiana east past FIU 31 to7 Nebraska no issues with UTEP 40 to7 highly tied quarterback Dylan rayol a couple of touchdowns in his first career start with the Huskers Northwestern was tied at halftime against Miami Ohio wind up winning 13 to6 Maryland no issues with Yukon 50 to7 turps and then Iowa and Purdue both shut out their respective FCS opponents Illinois State and Indiana State Iowa yes it came against an FCS opponent most yardage 456 in five years through four touchdowns to receivers in one game 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lines in recent Seasons we figured there'd be some Growing Pains would you see from that new look starting five uh it looked new it looked a little sloppy at times um you know you got to realize the way michig runs the ball too it's not just the offensive line you got to get the tight ends they're doing their job the running back has to hit the hole so I it wasn't like there were a lot of misassignments I didn't think just not really executed at a high level one guy missing a block here there or turning the wrong way giving up a sack and and all of a sudden it falls apart so new they're working out some Growing Pains there 0 for four on third down very anemic offensively but all those third Downs are third and long because they can't get that running game going you know now we're looking at a year without Blake km thinking to ourselves boy how special and how lucky were we to have him where even even if the offens line didn't get a push necessarily he's falling forward for two or three yards every time they're going to have to find that balance hopefully Donovan and KH and some of the other guys can get it going Jason give me your assessment of what you saw from the guys up front the offense as a whole uh it look bad I I don't know how to say it it looked bad and uh I knew something was wrong when you can't get a third and one versus Fresno State that's not a good sign at all um hopefully we can go to the drawing board and get some things accomplished and done the thing that was kind of disappointing offensively is that Davis Warren started the game aggressive and when you throw the ball down the field on the shot down there to to more and you get the ball intercepted now it puts him back in his his shell and now he's not being as aggressive down the field he's checking the ball down rather than trying to extend the play so that's something as a receiver that you have to do you can't allow the quarterback to get the ball intercepted and a in a situation like that you have to go and attack the ball even though it's a bad play because you don't want the quarterback to become trigger shine yeah and really outside of that deep ball interception that was the only pass I think thrown further than 10 air yards by Davis War yeah I mean they did a pretty good job setting him up on some screens Coulson Loveland they're obviously going to make him a priority this year why wouldn't you he's a mismatch nightmare for defenses sure-handed guy so they were starting to find actually weirdly a little bit of a rhythm through the air besides that long interception but again you know you can maybe put that on receiver a little bit I don't you know we're we're a half into the season so far a lot of new faces a lot of guys out there for the first time trying to get in the group together when you're under the lights first time live bullets are going so Georgia looked pretty sloppy in the first half today too they came back and made a good game out of it and and put their stamp on that game um I you know I'm not I'm not that worried yet they just got to clean some stuff up and come out and execute in the second half Jack giving me hope Jack well I got I got to remain optimistic you're down there it's bad it's bad Hey listen I had to tell the truth to the people listen to it but hey to that point Jason let's face it if you looked at this roster if you digested this off season you had to think that especially early the defense was going to have to be the unit that led this team what you think about a defense that's loaded that's fast that had a few mistakes here and there but largely took care of business no they did a great job and you know what I was talking to Jack here on the sideline when he was down here is that Zeke Barry come in to be a the starting nickel Jaden MCB barels have done a good job in that position so it just speaks to how much um you know they like competitive envir ironment and giving guys a chance and that you don't have a secure spot because there's guys that are hungry and that's what you see on defense there's guys that are flying to the ball ran Benny chasing after the you know receivers on the sideline you see what Mason Graham can do there's a and Jan baram looks like a man out there I I was next to him oh my gosh like 6'4 he looked bigger than Derek Moore going out there so it it was a it was a great performance for for the defense they did get the ball over to 50 the offense so I'm kind of of disappointed on that end well I I do like the depth I like trying to rotate guys in and make a lot of guys comfortable with playing this season and early and in Big Time situations but I don't like will Johnson not being on the field I I can tell you that I like being able to spell defensive linemen and get those big guys some rests up front it's good to have that depth tried to develop it as the season goes but you know we we got to make sure our our Playmakers are out there on the field all in all though defensively they're they're as advertised they're fast they're physical being down on the field you can watch them the way they hit the way they run around there was a lot of excitement a lot of energy from that group so you know lost a little steam there but I I think they'll get it back there's a lot of Talent on the defensive side of the yeah Jack win marale has always been a dime quarter defense guy he's always been a guy that likes seven defensive backs six defensive backs so he rotates his guys a bunch and I begin to think about that um it's just not the right time I don't want will Johnson or mcari page off the field anytime soon yeah and at times it was both of them which is certainly a unique setup all right great stuff from Jason and Jack will have from Jason including head coach Shone Moore's comments coming up from halftime in moments Jack Miller will have more coming up on the SeatGeek postgame show Michigan in front of Fresno State 10 to3 here as we approach the second 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pumping the ball to coulston leveland uh four catches 40 yards he's a guy that can find a way to get open Marlin Klein I'd like to see the ball get in his hands a little bit but keep finding ways to get the ball to the receiver get to the edge a little bit I'm talking about coming out of the back field not just on reverses but stress this defense they're packing the middle find a way to get out on the Edge from whether it's khil Mullins it's Donovan Edwards and we might even see uh Ben Hall just a little bit here in the second half that welcome back brought to you by Founders Brewing Company it's not a Michigan game day without a Michigan made beer Founders Brewing Company proud sponsor of Michigan Athletics welcome to craft down on the field Jason Avant has chirome Moore's comments to the team at halftime Coach Moore told the offense you have to sustain blocks we need to be more physical they're making it tough so be more physical up front we need to be violent when it comes to running the football go have fun and let's execute at a high level and make plays when your numers called defensively obnoxiously communicate push their offensive line back we're getting penetration let's make the tackles when when your numberers called and uh go out there Play and play second half at z0 this half all right be violent he tells the offensive line see if they can bring some of that violence to the trenches on this first possession well that should be uh uh number one on the job description you've got to be able to be violent and and get some movement that violence will lead to some movement but you got to be able to create some space for those running backs so they make the cut at the line of scrimmage K mullings deep to field this kickoff and the second half is underway with Michigan leading 10 to three and mullings will take it out from five yards deep across the 10 to the 15 Cuts back at the 20 25 spins away from a tackler and is dropped at the 28 yd line interesting decision to take it out they obviously want to be aggressive JB Brown the new special teams coach yeah obviously khil Mullins has the green light to do what he wants and what he sees fit and you want a guy to come out and set a tone in the second half that to me even though it's only the 27 yd line when you're five yards deep and you're able to get that far out that sets a tone it sets a mentality for this offense and and hopefully it carries over to the defense as well Jes back in at Center Davis Warren continues at quarterback with everybody jammed in tight Warren will take this snap from under center with Dominic Donovan Edwards in the back field play action rolling out and Fire caught is colon Lin at the 30 knocked out of bounds there for a short gain on first down swarm with a pass and now Alex ory will check into the game well I like getting the ball in colston's loveland's hands anytime you possibly can it's an easy pitch and catch for the quarterback and when you're hitting that that easy out on a roll out you're always looking down field to see the different levels can I hit somebody in the middle can I hit somebody deep eventually they're going to try and stop Coulson Loveland so you're those will open up as the as the offense continues to operate Alex or at quarterback with Donovan Edwards in the back field Orie claps his hands and we'll go quarterback power right and get hit at the line of scrimmage and fight forward for maybe a [Applause] yard Gabrielle white foot on the tackle for Fresno it'll be third down yeah you're just not getting any movement up front at the point of attack and anytime you get to the line of scrimmage or no matter who the running back is quarterback or running back if you're having to make a cut two yards in the back field you're you're at a huge disadvantage that offensive line needs to start moving that that line of scrimmage down the field Wolverine's got to get it over to the 37 yd line here on third down and six Warren back to pass fires over the middle slant patter couston Leland first down to the 40 carrying tacklers into Fresno territory down to the 40 eight yd line move the chains third down conversion just Michigan second of the game c C braa on the tackle gain of 21 you're basically using Colston Lovin your stud tight end as a wide receiver you're lining them up opposite the trips and you're finding a way to say hey just get open you've got an advantage over this little defensive back just go win first and 10 Michigan at the Fresno 49 yd line Warren in a shotgun Donovan Edwards continues in the back field Tyler Morris now brought in motion three receivers to the left Warren back to pass firing Donovan Edwards off his hands and almost intercepted maybe not a great choice there from Davis no and the unfortunate part is you've got Coulson Loveland who starts at the tight end position he's coming across the middle he's wide open and all of the Defenders stayed exactly where they were they're in zone coverage waiting for Donovan Edwards to get the ball yeah he took a hit right when the ball got there it'll be second down and 10 from the Fresno 49 Davis Warren and a shotgun five wide now for Michigan with the ball on the right hash three to the left two to the right back to passes Warren Here Comes The Blitz fires caught Colston Loveland inside the 45 and he's dropped right there at the 44 yd line Davis Warren facing a blitz that was some hands right there yeah good catch by Colston lover yeah he looked like me right there just the extra one uh yeah I mean it was a great catch and a great identification by Davis Warren of hey you've got five wides you've got nobody in the back field you're blocking Five Guys you're taking the most dangerous inside they end up letting both Edge rushers go so that Ball's got to come out quick nice identification Kendrick Bell in the game Marlin Klein in the game on this third down and four shotgun for Davis Warren from the 43 yd line of Fresno has the snap back to pass looking Tyler Morris he's got him on a slant inside the 35 down to the 33 another strike delivered by Davis Warren RJ Reagan in coverage there for Fresno first down back to back third down conversions that was a lot of trust by Davis Warren because Tyler mois slipped at the top of that that route first and 10 Michigan from the Fresno 34 yd line leading 103 early second half Davis Warren in a shotgun three receivers to the left one to the right Donovan Edwards in the back field 11:30 to go clock running Warren's got the snap inside handoff Donovan Edwards and pushes forward to the 30 where he is met short gain there for Donovan Edwards on first down running right well I'll take those three yards and I mean that you're at a disadvantage because you've got everybody split out you're not going to to get a Blocker in your quarterback hopefully he follows through on the fake but you're you're down a man up front and he's going to have to run away it eliminates when you only got five blockers up front it eliminates that cut back because you're going to leave the furthest guy away unblocked that's that backside defensive end and he is collapsing hard Alex ory in the game at quarterback with Donovan Edwards in the back Field Four wide on this second down and seven ory takes the snap Zone Reed hands it off to Donovan Edwards who tries to Bounce It Outside flag is down 30 turns the quarter 2 five has first down yardage knocked out of bounds on the 20 but we await the flag yeah that one's going to come back we got holding holding 68 10yd penalty still second down Josh P the left guard it's the first penalty of the game on Michigan unfortunate because it was Donovan Edward's best run of the game yeah it's just a double team up and when your Center falls off and you're all alone you could drive as much as you want when I love the Finish but as soon as that defensive player that defensive tackle reaches an arm out and tries to escape you got to let go of the block even if it's going to be a large yardage play I'd rather lose one yard at the line of scrimmage than get called for holding yeah you get the down back but now you're back 10 yards second down and 17 the ball backed up to the Fresno 4 yd Line Michigan has to cross the 29 for a first down four wide for Davis Warren in a shotgun kle mullings in the back field Warren back to pass here comes a blitz picked up fires deep taking a shot down field and it's S Morgan out there in double coverage incomplete Davis Warren it just held on to the or didn't hold on to that ball long enough he let that one go before Fred Moore was able to make his second move he's thrown it to a spot and that I mean that's great but you've got to allow your receiver enough time to be able to get out there just over through that one well we know Zada has a big leg I'm sure they'd like to get some of this yardage back to make it an easier field goal or of course get the 17 yards and a first down third down and 17 Davis Warren in a shotgun kalal mullings in the back field they go inside hand off to kalal mullings has Ates across the 40 fights down to the 35 yd line well short of the first down but they've got some of that yardage for a closer field goal attempt and actually centered the football that's a safe play call that's that's I'm going to I'm going to kick a field goal pretty much no matter what that's not a play design that you think you're going to pick up 17 yards you're just simply doing exactly what you mentioned Doug centering the ball and trying to get it a little bit more advantageous for your kicker this is going to be a 52 yd attempt 53 yd attempt this would be a career long for Zada out of Tommy Doan's hold snap is clean Ball's placed down zat's kick is on the way it's got the distance and it is good Dominic zavada puts three more on the board for Michigan to culminate the opening drive in the second half and Michigan's lead is now 10 13 to3 and I I think we can confirm that 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to step away due to health concerns we wish him nothing but the best well respected head coach very impressed with the physicality that this team brought to the Big House Fresno State right now defensively they're owning the line of scrimmage from the 25 yd line Keen in a shotgun takes the snap back to pass Mikey Kean here comes the pass rush and down he goes it's Ray Shan Benny seven yd loss on first down on Fresno's first snap of the second half then Michigan has immediately put the Bulldog offense behind the sticks well they put the tackle in a bind he thought thought so nobody was coming outside wide nobody ended up BL blocking Ray sha Benny and it was a beine to the quarterback great to see him back out here in Hy second down and 17 Keen back to pass Fire's got his man over the middle 30 35 and close to the first down he might have it as M Delena on the slant indeed 18 yards picks up the first down Quinton Johnson on the stop they brought the linebackers trying to bring extra pressure Jan baram was coming off the left side of that offense and when you do that you leave a hole in the middle you got to have to have tighter coverage first and 10 Fresno from the 36 yd line Keen in a shotgun Le sherro continuing in the back field they'll go hand off to sherad no room there met at the line of scrimmage and dropped Mason Graham and Derek Moore combining on the tackle and what could be a short loss yeah not much there when if you're going to run right at Mason Graham better to bring a lunch pail and a whole and a whole host of of friends yeah 749 to go third quarter Michigan leading 133 Mikey King transfer from UCF and a shotgun Michigan showing a fourman front Keane back to pass fires over the middle he's got his man near Midfield it's Moss he's dropped just shy of the Midfield strike car pagee there in coverage Johnson on the tackle lot of production right in the middle of that zone defense Jan baram got brought up by the running back Malik Shad carrying it running left no room Michigan's defense Stacks him up at the line of scrimmage and it'll put lesno it's second and 10 Again Mason Graham once again you always want to be good on first down but you got to follow that up with being able to close the Zone in the middle of the defense you got to follow it up with being able to put pressure on a quarterback it's great to have that that first down success that's always the goal but now what do you what are you able to do on second down well they've had a second and 17 converted a second and 10 converted now they got another second and 10 to the Bulldogs King goes hand off inside to sherro gets it out to the 50 yd line where he's dragged down by Josiah Stewart and now Fresno will be facing a third and long nice job of of Patience by Josiah Stewart didn't get distracted by all the smoke and mirrors going on in the back field there's a lot of motion a lot of movement going on in the back field you got to be disciplined he does a nice job understanding who's going to get the ball closing down keeping his shoulders Square so he doesn't get beat on a uh on a cut back ball right at the Midfield strike Fresno's got to get it across the Michigan 42 yd line Keen in a shotgun on this third and eight takes the snap back to pass fires he's got sherro in the back field and he is dropped immediately Josiah Stewart man did he close quick and that'll actually go as a tfl and Fresno will be looking at a fourth and 10 well I think they dropped him into pass coverage they brought the linebackers both of them on the weak side they did dropped him into pass coverage he was that's a great open field Tackle by him samage Morgan deep standing on his own eight yd line to field this punt from Kay Lawrence who pops it up samage ranging over fair catch signal for and the ball will go out of bounds inside the 20 we await the spot it's at the nine yd line that's where Michigan will take over with 520 to go third quarter and the Wolverines leading 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it's been Davis Warren who's 12 of 16 for 89 yards seven of his receptions have gone to Colston Loveland Michigan's lone touchdown came on an Alex orgy three-yard touchdown pass to Donovan Edwards and that's the storyline offensively defensively Michigan's pass rush has been a problem for Fresno and yeah wolverines have kept Fresno off the board for the most part yeah I mean two sacks um and and to be able to see it on early here and then to be able to change things up I'm not a huge fan of lining Jon baram up over the nose unless you're going to bring him from depth which is what they did that last time broke both both linebackers off the left side dropped Josiah Stewart into his Zone coverage and he was able to close immediately that was a nice misdirection by wink wolverin with the football on their own nine ydd line first and 10 Davis Warr in a shotgun takes the snap hands it off Donovan Edwards up the middle puts his head down across the 10 and he's dropped right there looked like there was a hole over to the right that Donovan might have missed and Alex orgy will check into the game on second down and nine yeah if you're going to run those five linemen up front and split everybody out and you're going to try and option that backside defensive end orie's the perfect you know guy to be able to do that because he can make him make a decision are you going to collapse if you do I'm going to keep it and I'm going to make you pay orines go three wide to the left with the ball on the right hash pistol formation ory with Edwards behind him Alex Ori quarterback keeper running right 10 15 Alex Ori to the 20 knocked out of Bounds at the 21 yd line there's the Run game with your quarterback and we get a flag a late flag I think it's could to be a late hit out of bounds that was a late flag for a late hit we await this call First Seline there is no penalty play a first down sideline warning there Jason I just want to make sure that I know you like to be in the mix that's not on you is it not on me at all not not not at all that's a big man out there running I try to avoid getting hits nowadays I don't worry about Jason crowding the sideline I worry about Jason checking into the game right exactly first and 10 from the 21 yd line following the outs or QB run Davis Warren back in there makes the snap handoff Donovan Edwards up the middle there's some room across the 25 out to the 27 yd line good yardage there for Donovan Edwards right up the middle Phoenix Jackson on the tackle for Fresno it doesn't take a whole lot once you stress the edges just a little bit all of a sudden things start to open up on the inside don't be surprised to see a little bit more Alex ory as we continue to move forward because you got to find a way to hit those edges second down and four for Michigan break the Huddle and Davis Warren in a shotgun Donovan Edwards continues in the back field Max bres comes in motion towards the line of scrimmage handoff Donovan Edwards hesitates burst through a hole he's got the first down across the 31 to the 32 yd line good hesitation setting up his blocking and Donovan Edwards moves the chains you've got to be able to find a rhythm how is this defense reacting to what the offensive line is doing how are they reacting to the movement in the back field and I think when you watch that little bit of a Stutter Step by Donovan Edwards it allows the blockers to get in position and it gives him the advantage of finding a crease first and 10 Michigan from their own 32 yd line Davis Warren in a shotgun Edwards continues at the running back spot waren back to pass fires and almost caught diving out there was Kendrick Bell couldn't reel it in at the 35 yd line on the near side line incomplete so so one of two things either the route was quick or Davis Warren is just way too late on that pass yeah I think it was a little bit late on that pass I I I I think he is right now thinking too much trying to be perfect instead of just playing like we saw a little bit earlier 304 to go in quarter number three Michigan leading 13-3 Alex orgy back in at quarterback on the second down and 10 Donovan Edwards in the back field flanked off his left hip they're going to go quarterback run with ory left he's got some room 35 40 Alex or he's got a first down across the 42 yd line where he's undercut but move the chains again with the sexy Texas native yeah it's nice to be able to see him get on the edge there get some confidence rotate in rotate out Marlin Klein did a nice job of getting in the way and letting a a a a defensive back go just as Alex orgy got to the outside there there you go extra o lineman here without Andrew Gentry into the game he's lined up at a wing back is that Gentry at a wing back that's a big Wing Davis War at quarterback Donovan Edwards in the backfield Warren back to pass he's going to fire take a shot down the sideline Tyler Morris didn't pick it up yeah I don't think he saw the ball that was a beautiful 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out at the big house on Thursday September 12th visit mgoblue.com housee for more details Davis Warren continuing a quarterback for Michigan Second and 10 Donovan Edwards in the back field Warren claps his hands back to pass rolling to the right looking downfield Davis sworen fires and overthrows samage Morgan and out of bounds yeah that that he just throwing the ball away on that one he tried to extend it as long as he could he was under duress nowhere to go with the ball everybody covered so let's just throw that ball out of bounds uh I I like the fact that colon Lins back in the game I was kind of hoping that that was going to be him at the top of the on the far sideline on that last one I like him one-on-one every time that they go trips on either side and opposite they put Coulson levelin that to me is it's an absolute mismatch and they need to utilize that a little bit more well third down and 10 this feels like Colston time he's been money on third down in this game War in a shotgun Colston is split wide left back to pass Here Comes The Blitz firing and incom complete looking for samage Morgan under heavy duress was Davis Warren who just had to get rid of it to keep from taking a big sack and a big time loss and Michigan will be forced to punt I don't know that s Mor saw that ball either maybe it was just thrown too early I mean he had to get rid of it but I don't know that samage well some of this is to be expected right young not a lot of experience at quarterback young receivers quite in sync Tommy dolman puts his right foot into this one and gets off a nuke and a fair catch is signal for and made on the 14 yd line by jayen Moss for the Bulldogs and that's where they will take over trailing 13-3 with a minute 55 to go in the third quarter let's go back to our Studios for updates with Rob Joyce Rob thanks Doug this big 10 scoreboard update brought to you by abso water hydrate like a wolverine with abso the official bottled water of Michigan Athletics two games in progress in the Big 10 both with the newcomers number three Oregon struggling a bit with Idaho Midway through the third it's 14 nothing Ducks while UCLA has not scored yet early third quarter at Hawaii Bruins Trail 10 to nothing earlier today a lot of comfortable victories in the conference Penn State 34-12 at West Virginia Ohio State cruises passed akan 52-6 Indiana 31 to7 over FIU Nebraska a big 40 to7 win over utap Maryland pounded Yukon 50 to7 Northwestern the closest game so far today a tight 13-6 win at home against Miami Ohio and then Iowa and Purdue both pitch shutouts against FCS opponents 11:00 still to come Washington and Weaver State nationally number 20 Texas A&M and number seven Notre Dame in a dog fight 66 the score on four field goals early in the third quarter at Kyle Field earlier today Georgia bulldo Clemson 34-3 and then next week's opponent for Michigan at Texas routed Colorado State 52 nothing so week one quickly winding down we'll recap it all get to the highlights of our game get postgame reaction all on the SeatGeek postgame show for now back to Doug and John guys thank you rob Michigan on top here 13-3 with a minute 55 to go in the third quarter Jason nant down on the field they they have a live animal mascot does Fresno State a a bulldog named Victor E bulldog and this is Victor E Bulldog number four Jason have you seen Victor E Bulldog no I'm I'm afraid of dogs there DG oh is that right really I'm not really I'm just messing up I did get bit on the butt when I was about seven years old by Dovan pincher and I haven't forgiven dog since that's why you're so f yeah well I should have got bit by a lion I probably been faster they also have a human mascot somebody in a bulldog costume and that that mascot's named timeout so they have a a live bulldog and a human in a bulldog costume huh Victory and and and timeout timeout hey Jason real quick the chemistry and and and I I agree with Doug some of this is Young between wide receiver and quarterback both guys are are young what are you seeing about the chemistry and and the work being done between quarterback and receiver today uh if you have offensive line struggle it's going to be tough for the receivers to get involved and I believe that that's what we're having a little bit of and our receivers right now they're showing their youth in some aspects whenever Fresno face comfortable playing manto man that's you know an indictment on us a little bit first and 10 Bulldogs from their own 14 yd line trailing at 13-3 late third quarter Keane takes the snap hand off to sherro running left not much there he's dragged down across the 15 out to the 16 yd line check that it was Elijah Gilliam Cameron Brandt on the tackle Cameron brand we haven't seen or heard much uh from Cameron brand but he's doing a nice job of taking on that offensive tackle getting hands inside and and creating a wall King back to pass fire is incomplete Jer Hill all over that one great coverage there from Suge and that'll set up Fresno with a third and long straight out of K ke Jer Hill they really like him yeah I mean he's got he's got a lot of confidence and you're going to need that when you're on the island when you're opposite of will Johnson you're probably going to get picked on a little bit too third down and eight res no with a minute 27 to go in the third quarter fans getting into this one and Kean trying to communicate to his offensive line now he's back in a shotgun play clock down to five ke got the snap back to pass Michigan Blitz and team flushed out of there to the right and he's just going to throw it away and he was outside The Tackle Box that looked like it had a chance to be actually a safety because he chased all the way back into the end zone incomplete fourth down and uh you want to talk about being chased by a lion that was Jan baram that was running him down and I mean he is he's got the ability to close on just about anybody wide receiver running back or quarterback samage Morgan standing on his own 40 to field the punt from Klay Lawrence cleen snap Lawrence punt samage ranging over to the right well signal for a fa fair Catch and make it at the 37 yd line of the Wolverines and that's where Michigan will take over with a minute 10 to go here in the third quarter following a 46y punt yeah now this would be a great time to again if you're going to go with both quarterbacks start off with Davis Warren maybe find Colston leveland get khil Mullins back in the game and and try and find a way to get him some yardage well mullings is in the back field off the right hip of Davis Warren who's in a shotgun first and 10 Michigan from their own 37 Warren looks to the sidelines now he's ready to go puts Max bres in motion takes the snap hand off K Mullins hesitates puts his head down breaks one tackle out near Midfield khell mullings checked out at the 45 yd line he's chopped down good gain there on first down the Michigan Run game is started to go here a little bit in the second half John it is they bring Max br in motion you know he's going to try and kick out that end they bring giobani alotti as a pulling guard and everybody is now flocking to where those two guys are going and khil Mullins is seeing that feeling it and being able to cut back just a little bit second down and a two for Michigan 35 seconds to go third quarter they lead at 13-3 Davis Warren back to pass he's got Tyler Morrison the flat he's got it right at the sticks on the far sideline and it looks like that's going to be good for the first down on what will likely be the final play of quarter number three that is good for a first down move the chains yeah and I do like some of those quick passes right now for Davis Warren ones that you don't have to think I mentioned he was it it felt like he was just thinking a little bit too much about check going through all of his checks going through all the different options and then a little bit late when he actually 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some yardage on the ground which is something that Chiron Moore definitely wants to do he's the guy that coined everything smash just want to smash well and his keys coming out of halftime where you got to be physical you got to be violent in the Run game and it it's it's got to be a controlled violence as well where you're on the front side if if that's where the double teams are that's where Max bredeson and the pulling guard are going to go backside you have to be controlled to be able to get those cut offs and if you can like we've seen khil Mullins be able to cut Against the Grain that's what opens up that back side and keeps that hole wide enough to be able to get through some good running from both Kell mullings and Donovan Edwards so far in this game Kell mullings 11 carries 46 yards and Donovan Edwards just nine carries and 18 yards but his best two runs are his last two runs hey let's pause 10 seconds for station identification this is Michigan football from nearfield [Music] [Applause] serated by the fan singing Mr bright side The Wolverine offense is back on the field first and 10 from their own 48 yd line Davis Warren who's taken the majority of the snaps tonight for Michigan continues at quarterback Kel mullings in the back field two receivers split to the left one is Kendrick Bell the other is Max bres is that a Marian Walker or split wide right yeah Oren takes the snap hand off kle mullings cutting Against the Grain back across the 50 down to the 48 yd line four yards for khle mullings there it feels like khle has a a real good feel for where the soft spots of the defense are going to be it's not always going to be exactly where it's designed to go at I mean every single time right now he is cutting back to be able to gain yardage Wolverines go four wide here on second down and six mullings continues in the back field Warren in a shotgun takes the snap back to pass Davis Warren with some time fires to kle mullings who drops it just as he takes a big hit at the 45 yd line incomplete yeah there's just not anything open downfield good coverage downfield and K Mullen coming out of the back field he's got a linebacker one-on-one so so in that situation there it's all go on the outside there in the cover four so they have to check it down to him just got to catch that rock yep third down and six from the Fresno 48 yd line four wide for Davis Warren Colston lovelin keep your eye on him in the slot left Fresno showing Blitz waren takes the snap back to pass step up fires over the middle he's got samage Morgan at the 39 yd line sitting down in the zone coverage first down samage that was a great job by samage KN one he's going to take a hit when he caught it but he had to get first down yardage he was two yards behind the pass the first down marker catches the ball great great job of knowing down distance situation by a young receiver Alex ory checks back into the ball game will'll take this next M at quarterback first and 10 from the Fresno 40 yd line 133 Michigan on top 1338 to go fourth quarter orgy puts mullings in motion and we'll go quarterback option right and K mullings puts his head down should check that outex orgy puts his head down and Dives forward to the 37 yd line John I thought he could have just been a little bit more patient right there and let the block set up a little bit if he just had started we talked about with Donovan Edwards just a couple of minutes ago where he took that little stutter in the back field if he just slows it up just a little bit Yeah there that that things are going to clear up and he'll be able to pick a hole to go through yeah ory will stay in there at quarterback on second down and seven takes the snap rolling right Alex ory going to deliver and he bounces it to Tyler Morris right at the sticks on the far sideline incomplete yeah Tyler Morris was open for that it just was I about 6 feet in front of them it's going to be third down and seven for the Michigan offense they were just one third down conversion in the first half for Michigan and they've been very good on third down here in half number two yeah and this is again this is another situation where if you can find a way to get coulston Loveland singled up some of your biggest targets you got to be able to get the ball he's flanked wide left Warren back to pass fires Colston levelin on slant couldn't bring it in and I think that one might be on Colston yep that one was there it was that that was and it was first down yardage that would have been a conversion he just dropped it they're going to let zabada try another field goal we've heard about the the leg strength this would be a 55 yd attempt with the ball on the left hash he's already set a career along with a 52 y earlier had plenty of leg and now try to set another career long this would be from 55 snap is good hold is good the kick is on the way does it have the distance it does Dominic zabada with his fourth field goal of the game and 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and I mean they obviously there's 1242 left in the game plenty of time for them to put together a drive they just haven't been able to sustain many drives so look for them to maybe take some shots pull a couple of uh rabbits out of the Hat see iky wuna in there for the Michigan defense defensive tackle senior out of Garland Texas getting his first snaps of the Season play clock running down Mikey ke's got a hurt takes the snap right as the play clock expired hands it off to Malik sherro and he's dropped in the back field by Jimmy rer back at the 21 yd line a loss of four on first down getting creative with how they're using the linebackers Jimmy rer is lined up remember I said right before half they had Ur Housman over the tight end yep that's where Jimmy rer lines up and nobody even identifies him and he just comes right off the edge to make a hit in the back field second down and 14 for the Bulldogs Keen in a shotgun as they go five wide claps his hands takes the snap back to pass going to take a shot down the near sideline looking for moss and does he have it it looks like he does on will Johnson out near the Midfield strike but he is down and in a lot of pain holding his right leg and that does not look pretty it looks like he's cramping up I hope that's all it is away he grabbed at his knee he's down right in front of the Michigan bench that's a gain of 28 yards and one heck of a catch it was Will Johnson was right there good coverage but you got to know hey at this time they're going to start taking some shots down field yeah that's cramps we'll take a timeout here with 1154 to go in the ball game and Michigan leading 16-3 here in the opener this is Michigan football from learfield experiencing a Wolverines game is a lot like life we honor traditions we shed tears for a loss but also for a win and every time we step on the field it's a chance for greatness Farm Bureau Insurance sees the connection and is a proud sponsor of University of Michigan Athletics 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down and long situation it feels like Fresno Gets behind the sticks on first down then converts on second down they got a first and 10 from the 50 and looks like it's caught inside the 20 NOP they're going to say it bounced going to say it bounced Mikey King incomplete there looking for Nathan asabo right in front of the Michigan bench yep and you got to find a way to not not you got to let him get out of the pocket keep Pursuit don't let him set his feet when he's in the pocket he's been a very accurate passer now we get a whistle and ruined on the field take another look at this one that play is under further review so we take a look at the replay it looks like asabo might have actually collected that one before it hit the ground was his body yeah I guess he was inbounds out that looks like a catch nice job of getting his arms underneath it cradling the ball yeah I don't know that this replay should take very long I I think that's a pretty clean catch yeah it doesn't look like it his back leg out of bounds well that's what I was wondering I can't tell if he was in bounds or out of bounds no he's inbound okay that's going to set up Fresno inside the Michigan 20 that was against a Michigan Blitz Kean bailing out of there to the right running from Jan baram and he delivered a strike he is a very good off platform performer yep probably where he's at his best and these these smaller receivers kind of give you problems when you're a bigger Corner that's everywhere every team smaller guys quicker guys get bigger Corners problem after the review the FI has Chang the wide receiver did complete the process of the catch at an 18 the B the 19 yd line first down and 10 game start on the ready for play so there you have it Fresno's got it at the 19 yd line now trailing this one 16 to3 the Bulldogs now Michigan defense is having a hard time getting set [Music] up Roy Kane first and 10 from the Michigan 19 takes the snap the quarterback run right and escapes one tackler pushes forward down close to the 15 yd line for a short gain on first down I will say this at the line of scrimmage Michigan is doing a good job defensively of being tough at the point of attack but there's never just one or two guys around the pile when when a tackle is made they are swarming to the ball and it would be nice once you get a guy held up like that start start punching at the ball start trying to rip that ball out see you can create a fumble here gain of two second down and eight Keen in a shotgun with sherro off his left HP now looks like he wants to change the play ready to go Kean back to pass fires in the flat far side and incomplete intended for railen Sharp the ball dislodged arriving at the same time as the football was air hall the transfer from Albany and that'll set up third and long for the Bulldogs that was a good cover to uh check by by wink Martell quickly the line of scrimmage is Kean five wide for the Bulldogs on third down and eight from the Michigan 18 yd line Kean empty backfield takes the snap back to pass fires Far Side he's got his man at the 12 and cuts inside to the five to the goal line touchdown railen sharp man cover out there and sharp I believe Zeke Barry was in coverage I think it was actually Jaden mcburrows was it and Fresno has their first touchdown of the game to make this a 16 to n game I always say if you're going to play manto man you're going to bring blitzes make sure you can get a jam on that guy letting guys Run free is never a good solution it's always going to end up in in yards Dylan Lynch on for the extra point snap is good hold is clean the kick is up and the kick is good so with 106 to go in the ball game Fresno is going to make Michigan work right to the end it's 16-10 the Wolverines on top yeah and that uh that drive right there was all about the big play and when you have a 16 yd reception a 15 yard reception and a 28 ydd reception I mean it it's at some point whether it's pass rush and you got to get after the quarterback get some hits on them it's being able to get get a Jam at the line of scrimmage and just throw off the timing of the quarterback like Jason said you can't allow him to run if you're going to play Man coverage you can't allow him to front Run free off the line of scrimmage they've got the Head Start they know where they're going and as a defensive back you're you're somewhat left guessing and reacting instead of being the one that deter exactly what's going to happen the one thing about wink is that he's going to Blitz a lot more than what we are used to seeing the last couple of years under the other defensive coordinators he blitzes a bunch and uh eventually if you don't get home you're going to get you're going to give up a touchdown or two well it's now it's time for the offense is going to have to respond you're going to have to put together I mean the the time of possession right now Michigan has an 11-minute advantage they've been able to possess the ball that time but they've got to find a way if you're going to move the ball down to the 40 yd line down to the 30 yd line get into the Red Zone you got to find a way to to to convert that into touchdowns and not just rely on a field goal kicker Lynch to kick off kle mullings is deep he's not afraid to bring it out of his own End Zone and he will field this one inside the five will C to the 10 towards the middle of the field to the 20 k mulls out to the 24 yd line he is knocked down falling forward to the 25 and that's where Michigan will take over with a six-point lead and 10 minutes even to go in the ball game little bit of a gut check here early on in the season game one not a lot has been working you found some Rhythm here and there it's been very sporadic now it's an opportunity to go out there and hey when when you got to get something done where are you going with the ball who are you going to trust with the ball Donovan Edwards in the back field next to Davis war first and 10 Michigan from the 25 yd line waren takes the snap hand off to Edwards up the m and hesitates H forward to the 28 yd line Donovan Edward short gain on first down solid three yd gain really got a full head of steam I thought that was going to be more yeah and it's not often you see one guy whether it's kle Mullins or Don ofan Edwards be able to make a play like that but they squared up and one guy brought him down second down and seven the wolverin go four wide three to the right one to the left Davis waren communicating with his offensive line now back in a shotgun formation pops his hands takes the snap inside hand off Donovan Edwards and now Edwards oh tripped up as he gets out across the 33 yd line close to the 34 and he broke that last tackle would have been Off to the Races but still a good gain setting up a third down in short yeah I mean you get third on first you get fourth on the next one it leaves you with only you know two or three yards left to go and you trying to Salt away the clock a little bit this is another opportunity for this offensive line to find a way to convert this into a first down they're jammed in tight Fresno really stacking the line of scrimmage on this third down and a long one Warren and a shotgun hand off mullings running nope it's ory correction keeping it on the QB keeper running right and he gets out to the 40 Y Line my apologies Alex ory with a good game move the chains and that's it's a great play call and a great read by Alex orgy when everybody is loaded in there and and everybody thinks hey Michigan's just going to three yards at a cloud of dust you have an athlete like Alex ory that's able to hold on to the ball like that and pick up a first it's a huge weapon to be able to to to put out there wolverines have it at the 40 yd line first and 10 Davis Warren in a shotgun takes the snap hand off Kell mullings running right he's got some move across the 40 spins out of a tackle at Midfield kle mullings breaking away for tacklers inside the 40 down to the 39 yd line where he has dropped moved the chains for Michigan and the Wolverines have moved into Bulldog territory with 747 to go in the game and a six-point lead 21 hard fought yards by kle Mullins well in a game where not everything has gone well you're probably not feeling very good about yourself offensively this is a a great start to response on the gut check first and 10 Michigan from the 39 yd line of Fresno three receivers split to the left one to the right Davis Warren in a shotgun kle mullings continuing in the back field Warren claps his hands takes the snap hand off mullings running left this time he splits a pair of tacklers at the 30 runs a man over at the 25 and down to the 24 yd line kle mullings with some more good hard running 15 yards that time lost his bucket there was that uh GIS J the ability for khle mullik all game long we've talked about his ability to cut back that feeling right now sometimes running backs I mean you just got to understand the flow of the game the flow of the defense and that cut back you got to trust that it's there and right now C Mullen is trusting that that's there cripping in at Center for this snap hand off kle mullings up the middle to the 20 inside the 20 down to the 18 yd line is the big running back khle mullings out of Cambridge Massachusetts who Don Brown offered his freshman year after watching him play high school basketball well the offensive line starting to get a little bit of move but I'd like to see some more but what they're doing is it's it's much better position where the ball is going sometimes you just got to be a speed put your body put your hat in between the ball carrier and your Defender and sometimes with colum ens that's all you need inside six minutes to go Michigan leading 16-1 Warren in a shotgun takes the snap back to pass fires he's got C Lin inside the 10 to the five C lelin to the end zone touchdown Wolverines there's your allamerican and what did we say at the 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brought to you by Old Dominion Freight Line Old Dominion Freight Line works hard to be the best in the game and is proud to be Wolverines well John you talked a lot in the pregame about featuring coulston lovelin and it's safe to say the Michigan offense has done exactly that featured Colston L yeah I mean it's a nice big Target it's the biggest target that they have uh for Davis Warren to to go out there one of all first of all to be able to locate he's a big body you can see exactly where he's at and he's a sure I know he had the one drop but he's a very sure-handed receiver can catch it in traffic he's reliable with the ball he's taken some hits he's not going to lay the ball on the ground yeah he's going to be your mismatch each and every week you got to give him the ball yeah whether he's on a linebacker or a corner like if you could ideally if you can get him on a corner throw that ball to him every single time yeah you can he can use his size and his body he's basically being used like Travis Kelce and George KD right now so that's a good thing Tommy dolman to kick off for Michigan with a 13-point lead here 543 to go in the ball game dolman kick sails into the end zone and out of the back of the end zone and Fresno will take over at the 25 yd line Collective sigh of relief both that the offense did find a little bit of a rhythm it's been a lot of stops and starts today and now you want to see this defense what did they learn from that last series where they gave up some big plays in the passing game obviously gave up the touchdown are the is is is Wink going to go back to blitzing or are they going to just say hey let's let's try and keep everything in front of us let those four guys that we know can win one-on-one matchups let's let them win up front from the 25 yd line Keen in a shotgun takes the snap back to pass Wolverines bring heavy pressure throw over the middle tipped and intercepted it's Quinton Johnson and are they saying that he trapped it are they giving him Yep they're saying it's Michigan football at the 39 yd line we take it run out there and snap the ball Jason yeah you got to hurry up hurry up and look a little questionable that rolled on the ground Quinton Johnson he's confident though may have his first interception of the year we'll have to wait for the replay on this inter that play is under further review we'll see oh they're breaking out the Buffs he's confident I'm I'm feeling better about it now oh what do you think don't you seen the replay I could see how he would feel confident but uh it looks like that ball hits the ground see I got to go in my first brain right there whenever you see a DB filing around on the ground is never good rolling around trying to Corral the ball yeah well if it stands Michigan will have it first and 10 on the Fresno 39 and if it doesn't stand it's second and 10 Bulldogs from their own 25 with Michigan leading 23-10 and 538 to go in the ball game they're playing Wing in a prayer right now that's what we need in order to get this ball looks like the Michigan defense is starting to wander back onto the field yeah I was just talking to my man Leroy on the sideline I told him it would be a will Johnson pick the the [Applause] ball well there you go I'm I'm calling the will Johnson pick here all right so second and 10 for the Bulldogs from their own 25 yd line as the Michigan defense is back on the field Mikey Keane 15 of 27 for 180 yards one touchdown and one interception there's a second interception just wiped off the board Kean back to pass under heavy duress fires over the middle and this one's picked again this time it's Mari pige going the other way outside the number on the far sideline he gets chopped down at the 22 yd line there a flag down there's a flag but I think that I saw the flag fly after the interception I don't know what it is another flag oh boy right in front of the Fresno bench some Wolverine players over there yeah it's either Fresno's players or is Mason Graham and Jan Barham over there well is as long as it all happened after the interception like J Hill was the one that was in it at the start well Mason Graham is pointing at Fresno on his way off the field there's no doubt that this was an interception by the way oh yeah oh yeah barari pagee had this one flat out there's no question will not be overturned unless the flags do something to overturn it and then a good return from Cari [Music] pagee is this going to be this isn't going to be roughing on TJ guy is it he just bumped Mikey Keane not much at all Keane went down was the I can't see the replay was the flag out here we go here's the call roughing the passer Defense number [Applause] 42 Defense number one that is his first of the ball game that 15 penalty is also enfor first down and 10 30 yards worth for penalty against us right there what a disaster yep it goes from Michigan Abid it inside the Fresno 20 to a pair of 15 yd penalties and for those of you that are just listening to the game and I mean TJ guy's little love tap on Mikey Keane for as athletic as he is hard to believe that's what dropped him to the ground well I don't know if there was acting involved or not but it was I I got to be honest and say it was the act of him extending his arm that Drew the eyeballs of the official causing that to be called I I think it's a very bad call like it's soft and Fresno's on the Michigan 45 yd line but it doesn't matter let's see if they can make it three for three and pick off another pass here Michigan up by 13 56 to go in the game clock running Keen back to pass we got whistles and flags have dropped and it looks like a false start on [Applause] Fresno well I don't think Chiron Moore or wink marale will be mad at TJ guy they will not like the personal foul penalty that Jon baram was was given but I don't think guy did much first and 15 for Fresno back to pass as Keane fires near sideline he's got his man at the 50 spins inside the 45 Howers forward to the 40 inside the 40 down to the 39 wow with as many Wolverines as around there taking their shot at him that was a great job of him trying to get as many yards as possible that was Malik sherro the running back gain of 10 second down and five Keen in a shotgun back to pass fires quick wide receiver screen it's caught and dropped quickly as oido and we're going to see horse C oh this is a yellow flag drive for the Bulldogs and I think it's going to be TJ guy again yeah if it's a horse CER that's another personal foul that's going to be 45 yards wor of penalties gu person foul face a [Applause] hel so the Michigan defense has given up 45 yards of penalties and intercepted two passes that were both wiped out one was reviewed and correctly overturned the other one wiped out by roughing the passer penalty and now Fresno's got it at the Michigan 20 yd line yeah and they called face mask on that it wasn't a horse collar it looked like it was going to be but I couldn't see his left hand and I think they're saying that's the one that was on the face mask first and 10 for the Bulldogs Keen in a shotgun with four wide takes the snap back to pass fires and he's got his man at the 10 that is the tight end Cameron beum and they're going to Mark him just shy of the first down and OA in the Michigan defensive front rotation at this time now five wide empty backfield Keane fires quickly it's picked off will Jackson and he's in the clear going the other direction no doubt about it touchdown will Johnson intercept did no Flags he read that one as good as you're ever going to read a wide receiver screen he broke on that seven yards from the receiver and hit that one in a full Sprint who's your daddy you called it Jason Ian we had to get two previous interceptions overturn for you to be correct but you called it and the wolverin extend their lead to 29-1 following the 90 yd interception return by Will [Applause] Johnson and we have a flag and a personal foul penalty on Malik Shad he did say on Fresno's Malik shad Direction the penalty the try will be forced on the try oh they're giving that penalty's on will Johnson did you did anybody see what he did no I didn't see at the end I I no I was basking that call right so I couldn't see it well that's going to make this zabat extra point I'm assuming that it was an extended celebration Jason did you see him did you see him break on that ball yeah that was no chance right there oh my goodness he knew that one was coming and he broke on that as soon as the ball left the quarterback's hand hit that one in full stride and he was gone this is a 36 yd extra point from Dominic zavada the kick is up and the kick is good and Michigan extends its lead to 30-1 over Fresno State following the will Johnson 90 yd interception return that Wolverine touchdown brought to you by your Southeast Michigan for dealers think for it first well again the penalties 45 yards no but I mean I guess all that did was eventually lead to will Johnson's highlight highlight play and he got to put on the turnover Buffs yeah and he's the one that designed him this year uh so yeah he gets to he gets to wear of and it it okay I like the end result but the fact that there were 45 yards wor the penalties a face mask a shove after a quarterback releases the ball those are moments that especially for TJ guy who's a young player he's an aggressive player trying to make a play you can understand the aggression but you also have to be controlled at those key and critical moments so will Johnson with a highlight reel play and Michigan leading at 30-1 here at the big house with 357 to go in the ball game Tommy dolman will kick off M Delena is deep as Doan puts his right foot into it Fresno hasn't brought one out yet and they won't bring this one out as well as that one lands out of the back of the end zone Tommy Doan and Fresno will take over at the 25 y that is the fourth longest interception term in Michigan history the longest was 94 yards from Brandon Heron against Western back in the opener in 2011 wasn't that the game that got shortened by rain it was a storm was that Northwestern it was Western Michigan oh Western [Applause] Michigan all right so ke in a shotgun from their Y Line back to pass again fires and it's caught over the middle by beum the tight end out near the 34 yd line gain of nine on first down Brandon hman is in the game credited with the tackle second down and one clock running 340 to go in the game Michigan up 20 points Keane in a shotgun back to pass fires and caught on a little Stop Route Jer Hill and in coverage sheet and James on the reception well I like Jer Hill oh yeah Jer Hill is going to play with a lot of confidence and and he's a player that's going to let you know about that confidence as well first and 10 Fresno clock running 310 to go Keen in a shotgun they've got four wide Michigan showing a fourman front Keane back to pass delivers it's batted at the line of scrimmage inmp to see who got the big paw up there but it's Kenneth Grant yeah big fella kg we saw that a couple of times last year I mean when he puts his arm up you know he he covers a lot of space and it's hard to throw around him if you're not going to get there put your hand up get in the passing Lane that's exactly what he did Back to pass Here Comes The Rush fires over the middle and it's caught at Midfield by m Delena into Michigan territory down to the 48 line where hman brings him to the ground with 245 to go in the ball game clock running Michigan up 30 to1 well they continue to bring J sha bam on a lot of blitzes and they're leaving that middle open and Fresno's willing to take it back to passes Keane here comes the rush and he's dragged down back at his own 37 yd line by Josiah Stewart his second sack of the game a loss of 15 on first down and when you have those rushers up front that time they Dr dropped Jaa into coverage you've got seven guys covering up the the the defensive secondary there there's not a lot of places to go with it and we've got plenty of guys up front whether it's Josiah Stewart who obviously got home Derek Moore Mason Graham Kenneth Grant you go right down the list there are plenty of guys that can win one-on-one matchups and get after the quarterback we have reached the two-minute timeout with Michigan on top 30 to1 here at the big house in the opener this is Michigan football from nearfield touchdown from the biggest of the big [Applause] games to the littlest of the little there you go go James no no no no first place go go go whenever you shop Meer you help support hundreds of local sports teams across the Midwest from some of the biggest stadiums in the state to The Familiar Fields down the street you're helping make a difference to the people and places you call home learn more at me.com Community a new era of Michigan men's basketball is upon us and there is still time to secure your seats for all the action a limited number of season 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work to do our preview of the upcoming schedule brought to you by Meer presenting sponsor of the 2024 Michigan football season and proud supporter of hundreds of local sports teams across the Midwest wide receiver screen for Fresno it's Magdalena out to the 43 yd line on second down and 24 he gets six yards back it'll be third down and 18 third yeah they continue to bring pressure with J sha bardam third down and 18 for Fresno with a minute 29 to go they are in no rush clock is running Michigan leading 30 [Applause] to1 G in a shotgun takes the snap inside handoff to Malik sherad who gets back to the line of scrimmage div forward for a yard and that is it Derek Moore with the tackle and it's going to be fourth down in Fresno here for the Bulldogs I know they've lined up Jan above the the center a lot of times today frequently they got him lined up there he's not a nose tackle I like him coming from depth a little bit get that head of steam up Fresno's going to elect a punt with inside a minute to go in the clock running okay then clay la will Punt and Tyler MO is deep for Michigan interesting decision by coach Skipper yeah that was the only lost to Michigan by 20 decision right as punt lands inside the 20 and checks up there and Tyler Morris tells everybody to get away and Fresno Downs it with 19 seconds to go so it's victory formation time John yep greatest play in football with the win Michigan will retain the McGuffin do you know about the McGuffin uh no I was waiting for some some trivia please enlighten the rest of us oh there's a guy named Tyler budge who decided that if college football had a championship belt and you go back to the first game ever played okay between Princeton and Ruckers Ruckers won the game they had the belt Princeton beat him the next week Princeton got the belt back if you follow it all the way to the modern day the McGuffin is what they call it was with Washington last year at the national championship game Michigan won and so now Michigan has the McGuffin and they retain the McGuffin with the win today have you seen this belt I don't think you care at all about this no I don't let's go down to the field and Jason aan Jason I'm here with our Nickelback Zeke Barry Zeke you had a great game today you got the interception that started the defense off tell me about that play I mean I just see with the formation they was in and my responsibility I see them throw the ball and things that we say in the defensive room is uh tips and overthrows and we got to get those so threw the ball tipped it up I just got it tell me about wink Martell and how does it feel playing in this system I love coach wink I mean the defense he has us running I mean I love it it's a lot of fun to run it from different positions and safety and Niel spot but I mean I love him he brings energy to the room and everybody just speeds off of it and I just love him as a coach and as a person there's this contentment amongst the fans that you guys have won a national championship last year how do you allow this season to be its own season its own entity and stay focused and not get caught up in contentment I mean just stay stay consistent every day you know the process the process the process you know and keep the standard of what it is and how it's been throughout all these years so I mean if we just stay align to that and keep focused throughout the year and uh we'll be all right with that now you have come into camp and won over a job that most people thought J M bars would win how is your mindset and how is that camaraderie going my mind say it was a lot different from how it was last year you know I've been waiting two years two years to go on the field and I just wanted to be out there so I did everything I could do to get on the field this year so that's my mindset just changed well congratulations on a great game and the first win of 2024 congratulations thank you so much all right Jason thank you and the Wolverines win streak moves to 16 games with this win today here at the big house to open up the 2024 season the final 30 to10 and of course next week Michigan and Texas we ride at noon here at the big house for that one boy that's going to be something else lots to do here on the postgame show as we'll go into the Michigan locker room and hear from some more of the players also our John Jansen we'll talk with the head coach of the Wolverine Chiron Moore Brian bush along with Jack Miller with analysis and scores and other games going on around the country so stick with us as we wrap this one up from here in Ann Arbor 30 to1 the final you're listening to Michigan football from