Social media reacts to Michigan's up-and-down performance against Arkansas State

Trent Knoop | Sep 14, 2024

Sep 14, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Kalel Mullings (20) celebrates with offensive lineman Evan Link (71) after running for a touchdown against the Arkansas State Red Wolves in first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

It wasn't the day many thought Michigan would have against a team like Arkansas State. The Red Wolves may not be a bad team, they were 2-0 going into the game, but Michigan -- if going to make another run in the CFP -- needed to look dominant. But that was far from what happened.

Michigan moved on from Davis Warren after throwing three interceptions. Alex Orji came in and engineered a touchdown on his first drive, but the offense did much of nothing after.

The Michigan defense looked improved, but penalties and play from the secondary are both still concerning. If there are any silver linings from the game, the Wolverines' run game was back emphatically and Aamir Hall looked good when he got his chance.

The Wolverines move to 2-1 after a 28-18 win. Here are some reactions from social media.

Kalel Mullings got things going with a 30-yard touchdown

Kalel Mullings is RB1.

Period.

— Jordan Strack (@JordanStrack) September 14, 2024

Kalel Mullings in the open‼️

The RB gives No. 17 @UMichFootball the early lead.#B1GFootball on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/DMeb9ynF3b

— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 14, 2024

Donovan Edwards followed suit and ran his first touchdown in of the 2024 season

Dono finds the end zone 🙌

The @UMichFootball RB's first TD run of the year extends the Wolverines' lead.#B1GFootball on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/NbkDCFKLsy

— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 14, 2024

Not a great day by Davis Warren

Davis Warren is 1st Michigan QB with 3+ INTs and 0 TD passes in a game since John O'Korn did it vs Michigan State on 10/7/2017

— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) September 14, 2024

Another game with more questions than answers

Not exactly the polished, well-rounded effort anyone was looking for to close out non-conference play. Another week where we leave with more questions than answers.

— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) September 14, 2024

How things do change..

How quickly things change in College Football 😳⬇️ pic.twitter.com/0njUltElDI

— Rivals (@Rivals) September 14, 2024

Not sure I've ever seen this before.

Michigan QB Davis Warren did not throw an incompletion today. Because he was 11-of-14 with 3 interceptions.

Michigan beats Arkansas State 28-18.

— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) September 14, 2024

Got to get things together

There was a lot to like today, but also a lot to hate. They've gotta find a way to bottle up the good and lean on it the rest of the way, whatever that looks like.

— Josh Henschke (@JoshHenschke) September 14, 2024

Bad feeling for Michigan fans right now

Pretty disheartening feeling coming out of this game, which is disappointing given the strides made in the running game and how Michigan’s first-string D played after the opening drive. QB situation feels pretty dire no matter where U-M lands heading into conference play.

— Scott Bell (@sbell021) September 14, 2024

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Takeaways: Michigan defeats Arkansas State but leaves much to be desired