PFF Performance Analysis, Snap Counts, Trends: Michigan vs. Hawaii

Michigan hosted Hawaii in week two on Saturday and cruised to a 56-10 victory after main 42-0 at halftime. The Wolverines acquired it finished by the air and on the bottom as JJ McCarthy made his first begin. With the sport now within the rearview mirror, right here are some things value when dissecting the sport snap by snap.

PFF Prime Performers (15 Snap Minimal)

Offense

1. JJ McCarthy (93.7)

It isn’t a shocker that McCarthy tops the checklist — the child was just about flawless towards Hawaii. He completed the evening 11-for-12 for 229 yards and three touchdowns. He solely carried the ball as soon as however it went for a 16-yard achieve and a primary down. Jim Harbaugh used the phrase “flawless” throughout his submit sport press convention for a motive.

2. Cornelius Johnson (85.6)

Johnson solely had two catches within the sport however one was a 54-yard bomb and the opposite was a 17-yard landing seize. In keeping with PFF, he was actually good on just about each passing play and likewise held his personal as a run blocker.

3. Blake Corum (76.0)

Corum solely carried the ball 9 occasions however he piled up 88 yards and scored a landing. He wasn’t referred to as upon a lot however he churned out nearly 10 yards per carry and was additionally serviceable as a cross blocker.

Protection

1. Mike Morris (88.4)

It was a fairly commonplace sport for Michigan on protection all issues thought of. The Wolverines did not drive a turnover and Morris was the one participant to file a sack. That was his solely deal with within the sport, however it was spectacular and noteworthy since quarterback Joey Yellen removed the ball so rapidly all evening.

2. Mason Graham (81.8)

Per the official field rating, Graham did not file a deal with however he did deflect a cross and was concerned in a number of key stops that have been thought of “failed” offensive performs per PFF.

3. Gemon Inexperienced (80.1)

Inexperienced has been stable by two video games and was actually spectacular agains Hawaii. He logged 27 snaps and recorded two tackles. He was additionally focused 4 occasions and gave up zero receptions. 

PFF Backside Dwellers (15 Snap Minimal)

Offense

1. Jeffrey Persi (54.4)

At this stage of his profession, Persi is a lot better as a cross blocker given his lengthy, lean body and that performed out on Saturday. His run blocking grade (50.2) wasn’t nice, however his cross blocking grade (80.6) was truly second finest on the staff behind solely Trevor Keegan (82.2).

2. Zak Zinter (55.2)

Zinter did not have his finest efficiency on Saturday as he was instantly chargeable for a minimum of one sack. His cross blocking grade was simply 32.4, which could be very uncharacteristic for him.

3. Andrel Anthony (55.3)

Anthony was solely focused as soon as within the sport and it was on the interception thrown by Cade McNamara. That clearly implies that Anthony did not have a catch within the sport.

*Cade McNamara was truly the lowest-graded participant (37.4) within the sport however he performed simply 13 snaps.

Protection

1. Micah Pollard (54.0)

Pollard is only a freshman and must develop each mentally and bodily. He struggled probably the most in protection however undoubtedly has the size and athleticism to be actually good there sooner or later.

2. George Rooks (54.2)

Rooks had an opportunity at two tackles and missed them each, which suggests he had a 100% missed deal with price; clearly not a great search for the younger defensive lineman. 

3. Jimmy Rolder (54.3)

Rolder, one other freshman, was additionally credited with a missed deal with, however did maintain his personal in protection. 

Freshmen Contributors (Snap Rely)

Will Johnson – 34

Mason Graham – 34

Kenneth Grant – 28

Derrick Moore – 28

Micah Pollard – 23

Jimmy Rolder – 22

Kody Jones – 21

Darrius Clemons – 18

CJ Stokes – 14

Colston Loveland – 14

Amorion Walker – 13 (8 on offense, 5 on protection)

Deuce Spurlock – 9

Tyler Morris – 7

Keon Sabb – 7

Connor Jones – 6

Tyler McLaurin – 3

Marlin Klein – 2

Snap Counts

Notes

• It is shocking, since he scored twice in fairly wonderful style, however Roman Wilson solely performed 10 snaps towards his home-state college. Each he and AJ Henning have gamebreaking velocity and needs to be on the sphere extra, in my view. 

• It is also fairly unimaginable that JJ McCarthy made such an impression on the sport in simply 27 snaps. By two weeks, the sophomore now-starter has solely performed 38 snaps. Despite the fact that he impressed, and is now the man, followers ought to nonetheless be enthusiastic about how good he might be in a full sport.

• For the second week in a row, Trente Jones performed extra snaps than anybody else on offense. With Ryan Hayes out throughout week one, and Karsen Barnhart out in week two, Jones was a starter and a backup on the identical time, therefore the excessive snap depend.

• With Michigan up 42-0 at halftime, Jim Harbaugh went to his bench early, which led to backup, walk-on defensive again Joshua Nichols taking part in extra snaps than anybody else on the roster with 40.

• For the second week in a row, cornerback Will Johnson performed probably the most snaps out of the true freshmen. The beginning cornerbacks have all been actually good by two weeks, however Johnson is clearly pushing.

• Kris Jenkins acquired the beginning towards Hawaii, however solely performed 11 of 71 snaps — the least of any starter. That appears fairly low for a flexible, athletic starter alongside the line of defense.