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Michigan's run game sputters after roaring start, in need of 'some improvements'

Michigan’s defense has been getting beaten up the last couple weeks by opposing offenses, not to mention media and fans. Don’t look now, but the Wolverines’ run game is right up there in justifiable criticism.

This was considered the best position group of the offense entering this season with three veterans — Hassan Haskins, Zach Charbonnet and Chris Evans — and speedy freshman Blake Corum. But since the season-opening, take-a-bow performance by the unit, it’s been in rapid decline.

Against Minnesota in the opener, the Wolverines rushed for 256 yards on 31 carries, an 8.3 yards-per-carry average, and five touchdowns.