Michigan HC feedback on what should enhance

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore signaled the Wolverines are nonetheless a piece in progress after a lackluster season opener in opposition to Fresno State.

“Every part,” Moore stated when requested what the workforce should enhance, by way of Alejandro Zuniga of 247 Sports activities. “We’re not simply going to say that we wish one piece of our sport to be higher. We’ll attempt for perfection and chase excellence, so every little thing. We’ll attempt to get higher on offense in all phases, protection in all phases. I assumed we had been actually good on protection, however we’ll attempt to get higher on that after which particular groups as effectively.”

Michigan’s protection did its half in Saturday’s 30-10 victory. The unit solely allowed 244 yards, and cornerback Will Johnson’s 86-yard pick-six iced the sport. 

The Wolverines offense, nonetheless, left a lot to be desired. In keeping with Cody Nagel of 247 Sports activities, Michigan averaged 4.4 yards per play, its worst mark in a non-conference sport for the reason that Outback Bowl on the finish of the 2017-18 season.

Michigan quarterback Davis Warren, a former walk-on, was making his first begin, presumably contributing to a few of the points. Warren posted a below-average 33 QBR, finishing 15-of-25 passes for 118 yards, one landing and one interception. 

The Wolverines solely rushed for 35 speeding yards within the first half however gained 113 within the second half. Michigan misplaced six of its offensive linemen this offseason, which can clarify the bottom assault’s early struggles.

Per Zuniga, Moore stated the O-line nonetheless wants time to develop, however the unit ought to enhance. 

This offseason, former Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh and quarterback J.J. McCarthy left for the NFL. Nonetheless, it is truthful to count on extra from a program that is a defending nationwide champion.

Whereas it is early within the season, the No. 9  Wolverines should rapidly resolve their issues earlier than a crucial residence matchup in opposition to No. 4 Texas in Week 2.