Rapid Reaction: The McCarthy Era rolls on in Michigan's shutout of overmatched UConn
No. 4 Michigan's new starting quarterback, JJ McCarthy, posted some impressive numbers in a 59-0 victory over visiting UConn. McCarthy completed 15-of-18 passes for 214 yards in his second start. Blake Corum rushed for the Wolverines’ first 5 offensive touchdowns. The sophomore has attempted just over 11 passes per game. He needs to play 15 more games to reach his 291.61 QB rating. He's a Heisman candidate. His 88.2 completion percentage is not the best in the FBS. It's better than his 88% completion rate.
Michigan's team shut out UConn.
Michigan is undefeated and playing well. The team is playing great football. Next weekend they play Maryland. If they win, they will play a showdown with Ohio State for the B1G East title. Michigan's quarterback, Joe McNamara, played well in the first half against UConn. He didn't play in second half. Michigan is running a McCarthyism. Joseph McCarthy was eventually censured by his fellow senators. It's not like that for Michigan.
Michigan's average margin of victory is 49.7 points. The defense hasn't allowed a first-half point yet this season. Michigan has 8 sacks on the season and 10 players have at least one hit on an opposing quarterback. Jake Moody is 4-5 on field goals and 19-19 on PATs this year. He missed a field goal from 62 yards at the end of the first half.
Michigan's defense has not allowed a first-half point this season. The Wolverines have 8 sacks on the season and have 10 players getting at least one hit on an opposing quarterback. Jake Moody is 4-5 on field goals and 19-19 on PATs this year. He missed a field goal from 62 yards at the end of the first half.
Michigan is now 3-0 against Connecticut. The Wolverines had to rally from 21-7 down to beat the Huskies 9 years ago. Michigan is 1-2 all-time against UConn. On Saturday, Michigan scored more points than the men's basketball team's best effort. They will play at home against Maryland on Saturday at noon ET. The game should be a ratings bonanza for Fox. It's the third 11 a.m. local time kickoff of the season.
