ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s football team bounced back from a Week 2 loss to Oklahoma with a resounding 63-3 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday.
The 23rd-ranked Wolverines scored on nine of 12 drives and outgained the Chippewas 616-139 with Biff Poggi serving as interim head coach.
Here’s what stood out from Saturday’s game:
-- Michigan’s offensive playcalling was under the microscope all week after a conservative game plan in last week’s loss to the Sooners. Yes, CMU is an inferior opponent, but QB Bryce Underwood and Co. were cooking on Saturday. The five-star freshman proved he is a dual-threat and showcased his rushing ability, leading the team with 114 yards and two touchdowns on the ground on nine attempts. Not all of them were designed runs, either. He didn’t hesitate to ta