Jason Abbruzzese
From the Department stating the obvious: This is a big push to Washington. Even a field goal would help and give the defense some breathing room.
Wolverines add field goal for 17-3 lead
David K. Lee
Michigan’s James Turner connected on a 31-yard field goal, but the Huskies must be happy to have kept the Wolverines out of the end zone.
Washington cornerback Jabbar Muhammad made important pass breakups on third and fourth.
Penix and McCarthy compete to boost NFL draft stock
Asher Feldman
With all eyes of the football world on NRG Stadium this evening and the NFL playoff picture (and draft lottery standings) confirmed yesterday, many NFL front offices have their eyes set on the quarterback who will lead the Huskies and Wolverines’ offenses. There may be.
Here are some notable mock drafts and their respective thoughts on where the two quarterbacks will be drafted.
USA Today: McCarthy #13 vs. Las Vegas Raiders / Penix lost in the first round
CBS Sports: McCarthy skips 1st round / Penix 8th to Atlanta Falcons
Sports Illustrated: McCarthy lost in the first round / Penix #8 vs. Atlanta Falcons
Pro Football Notes: McCarthy skips 1st round / Penix #8 vs. Atlanta Falcons
Pro Football Network: McCarthy 20th Tampa Bay Buccaneers / Penix 11th Minnesota Vikings
Michigan dominates in the first quarter
David K. Lee
The numbers are clear. The University of Michigan defeated Washington 229-72, primarily on the ground.
Michigan 14, Washington 3. There are still many matches left.
David K. Lee
Michigan never stops running: Blake Colm has 59 yards. The Wolverines are on a rampage.
Jason Abbruzzese
It feels like this game could get out of hand…and quickly.
Jason Abbruzzese
Michigan gets a stoppage. The current momentum is completely lost to Big Blue.
David K. Lee
Donovan Edwards did it again, this time sprinting home from 46 yards out.
Nothing is more efficient or explosive than two carries for 87 yards and two TDs.
Asher Feldman
100% untouched and more definitive cuts
Asher Feldman
Michigan committed just two penalties in its win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Competing with Washington’s more open offense under the bright lights of the national title game may have spooked other teams as well. But Michigan has yet to commit a penalty here tonight.
Michigan 7, Washington 3
David K. Lee
For Washington, Brady Gross hit a 25-yard chip shot that went inside the right post.
While Washington is creeping closer, Michigan will have to be satisfied with getting the Huskies closer to the end zone.
Asher Feldman
Washington running back Dillon Johnson has committed to play in the title game despite suffering a lower-body injury in Washington’s semifinal win over Texas, and has already been on and off since the first quarter. It’s repeating.
Johnson was ejected from the game after his first rushing attempt and was responded to by Washington staff, but returned to the game and made an attempt during the Huskies’ first red zone possession.
