The Michigan Wolverines were severely outplayed on both sides of the ball — allowing an alarming 224 rushing yards — in a 31-13 loss to the USC Trojans on Saturday, falling to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in Big Ten play.
Here’s how it all went down.
For a second straight week, the Wolverines allowed an opening drive touchdown as USC marched right down the field. USC quarterback Jayden Maiava hit wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane for a 2-yard touchdown, capping off an 11-play, 75-yard drive.
Michigan failed to find any success on the first offensive drive, quickly going three-and-out and being forced to punt. On the ensuing drive, it appeared USC was going to extend the 7-0 lead until Michigan cornerback Jyaire Hill forced a fumble.
Hill came out of nowhere and put a big-time hit on USC tight end Lake