Michigan came out firing on all cylinders against Minnesota, leading at halftime, 21-3, thanks to a blocked punt, some great plays by the defense, and a well-called offensive drive that allowed Alex Orji to throw the ball a bit.
It even looked like the coaching staff was willing to game plan around its strengths and weaknesses. They gave Evan Link some help on the right side of the line when necessary, left Donovan Edwards and Mullings in the backfield together, and looked to Colston Loveland in the passing game. Michigan looked confident and had a well-called, well-executed half of football.