DISASTER: List full of Losers as Michigan Gets Embarrassed on Their Home Field

Offense Fails to Find Answers

Tommy Carr opened with a third-down completion to Travis Johnson, but later threw an interception intended for JJ Buchanan. He was sacked three times in the first half, and Michigan managed fewer than 100 total yards before halftime.

Carr threw another interception in the second half. The offense averaged 3.3 yards per play early in the third quarter, while the team had tried personnel changes, a quarterback change, and a move by the offensive leader to the sideline. The story argues the problems extend beyond the quarterback.

A Historic Home Shutout

Michigan was shut out in the first half at home for the third time this season. WTKA’s Steve Clarke said it was the first time since 1934 that Michigan had been shut out at home three times in a season. The game ended with a Michigan kneel-down and boos from the home crowd.

Questions About Whittingham

The story says coach Kyle Whittingham’s team had not improved since the season began and describes him as appearing short of answers. It calls for any imaginable change to be considered, while noting Utah, Whittingham’s former school, was 9-0 after beating BYU.

Michigan’s running backs showed contrasting performances early. Savion Hiter and Bryson Kuzdzal were described as quicker and more decisive than starter Marshall, and Kuzdzal opened the second half as the starting back.

Kicking Miss and Defensive Bright Spot

Jacob Baggett won a kicking competition with Trey Butkowski and replaced him after two weeks of struggles. Baggett missed a 26-yard field goal in the second quarter, after fans had urged Michigan to go for a fourth-and-2 deep in Spartans territory.

Defensive lineman John Henry Daley recorded two first-half sacks, including one that forced a fumble. The story identifies him as Michigan’s top defensive lineman and an effective transfer-portal addition.