Detroit Free Press · Nov 10, 2018
Michigan football observations: Wolverines in control vs. Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers ripped off one big play.
But Michigan football still is in control on the road.
The Wolverines lead Rutgers, 21-7, at the half Saturday. Here are some early observations:
One gash
Rutgers, in the first half, pulled off its longest run since joining the Big Ten Conference. Against the No. 1-ranked defense in America.
Go figure.
The Scarlet Knights got an 80-yard touchdown run from Isaih Pacheco. Chase Winovich got caught peeking into the backfield and Michigan's safeties took bad angles, allowing Pacheco to tear off into wide open space for the biggest play of the day.
One play 80 yards. The other 17 have gone for 51.
Patterson steady
