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

Michigan won easily against UNLV, but there are still things to work on heading into week three.

Michigan was favored by a massive 36.5 points against UNLV and, while that didn't exactly happen, the Wolverines still won easily and put some nice things on tape. At the same time, Michigan's coaches will have plenty to fix heading into week three's matchup against Bowling Green.

PFF Top Performers (15-snap minimum)

Offense

1. JJ McCarthy - 92.1

McCarthy has been absolutely lights out through two weeks and has been grading off the charts because of it. He's been accurate, on time and completely lethal through the air. He's thrown five touchdown passes, all to Roman Wilson, through two weeks, which is only two less completions than he has. He looks ready to do ANYTHING the coaches need.

2. Drake Nugent - 77.4

Nugent graded out extremely well as a pass blocker and was pretty darn good as a run blocker as well. For being undersized, he's grading out well through two games.

3. Roman Wilson - 76.8

Wilson didn't grade well as a run blocker, but if he's catching multiple touchdown passes each week, who really cares. He's been a technician with his routes and his hands have been outstanding. He's got five touchdown grabs in two games.

Defense

1. Mason Graham - 93.8

Graham was unblockable at times and led the Wolverines with five tackles including 1.5 for loss and a half a sack. The sophomore is really coming into his own and has become an anchor in the middle of U-M's line.

2. Jaylen Harrell - 79.7

Harrell was also a problem for UNLV as he too recorded five total tackles, including 1.5 for a loss and 1.5 sacks. He's looking better and better in the No. 32 jersey and should continue to put pressure on QBs moving forward. 

3. Kenneth Grant - 79.2

If Graham is an anchor, Grant is too. He's been outstanding through two weeks and has consistently gotten pressure on the quarterback, which is really valuable for a defense. He finished with four tackles, including 2.5 for loss and 1.5 sacks. 

PFF Bottom Performers

Offense

1. Colston Loveland - 56.9

Loveland did not grade out well as a run blocker and he had just two catches for six yards against the Rebels.

2. Donovan Edwards - 61.8

For Edwards, it was about production. He carried the ball six times for just nine yards on the day. He was quite good as a pass blocker, but did not grade out well as a straight up ball carrier.

3. Trente Jones - 65.5

Jones played 15 snaps — 7 pass and 8 run — and graded lowest as a run blocker. He's consistently been used as a sixth offensive lineman and has been a bit up and down.

Defense

1. Keshaun Harris - 46.0

PFF had Harris down as 100% missed tackles. That's never going to be good for a grade.

2. Ernest Hausmann - 46.5

Hausmann was solid as a tackler, finishing with three, but struggled at times in coverage giving up three receptions on three targets for 23 yards.

3. Josh Wallace - 50.8

Per PFF, Wallace had a tough day in coverage giving up two catches on two targets for 42 yards.

Freshmen Contributors (snap counts)

DJ Waller Jr. - 15

Jyaire Hill - 14

Fredrick Moore - 13

Karmello English - 11

Trey Pierce - 9

Brandyn Hillman - 9

Cameron Calhoun - 6

Semaj Morgan - 5

Enow Etta - 4

Cameron Brandt - 4

Total Snap Counts

Notes

• For the second week in a row, transfer tight end AJ Barner logged more snaps than Colston Loveland. That's not necessarily the worst thing in the world, but Loveland is one of the players I'd try to leave on the field as much as possible.

• It's a bit surprising to see Josh Wallace toward the bottom of the report card as someone who has played so much football. It looked like the coaches threw Will Johnson in for 8 snaps sort of to say, "See, that's how it's done." Not just for Wallace, but for all of the DB's early in the game.