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Michigan Football: Offense ranks last in Big Ten through two weeks

Chris Breiler

Michigan quarterback Davis Warren (16) hands the ball to running back Donovan Edwards (7) against Texas during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Michigan quarterback Davis Warren (16) hands the ball to running back Donovan Edwards (7) against Texas during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 7, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK
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With the Wolverines returning just one starter on offense from the 2023 season, it was expected that there may be some growing pains on that side of the ball. Even with talented guys like Colston Loveland and Donovan Edwards returning, losing guys like JJ McCarthy, Blake Corum, Roman Wilson, and the entire starting offensive line was bound to have an impact.

Through the first two weeks of the season, it's become painfully clear that this Michigan offense is still very much a work in progress. Here's a closer look at Michigan's offensive production so far, including rankings both nationally and within the Big Ten conference.

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Michigan quarterback Davis Warren (16) is sacked by Texas linebacker Barryn Sorrell (88) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 7, 2024. / Junfu Han/Detroit Free Press / USA TODAY NETWORK

Michigan offensive drives vs. Fresno State (10)

  1. Touchdown
  2. Punt
  3. Interception
  4. Punt
  5. Punt
  6. Field Goal
  7. Field Goal
  8. Punt
  9. Field Goal
  10. Touchdown

Michigan offensive drives vs. Texas (9)

  1. Punt
  2. Field Goal
  3. Interception
  4. Fumble
  5. Punt
  6. Field Goal
  7. Interception
  8. Turnover on downs
  9. Touchdown

On 19 Offensive Drives through two weeks:

  • Touchdowns - 3 (0 rushing, 3 passing)
  • Field Goals - 5
  • Punts - 6
  • Turnovers - 5
  • Plays per drive - 6.2
  • First downs - 31 (1.6 per drive)
  • Third down conversion - 7/23

Offensive Rankings through two weeks:

Passing Yards

  • Nationally - 113th
  • Big Ten - 18th

Passing Yards per Per Completion

  • Nationally - 127th
  • Big Ten - 18th

Rushing Yards

  • Nationally - 101st
  • Big Ten - 15th

First Downs

  • Nationally - 116th
  • Big Ten - 16th

Third down conversion

  • Nationally - 111th
  • Big Ten - 17th

Scoring Offense

  • Nationally - 103rd
  • Big Ten - 16th

Total Offense

  • Nationally - 120th
  • Big Ten - 18th

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Chris Breiler
CHRIS BREILER

Christopher Breiler launched Winged Helmet Media and began covering the Michigan Football program in an unofficial capacity in 2017. He then joined Wolverine Digest as part of the FanNation network in 2021 as a contributing writer, where he served as both a writer and a photographer on game days. In 2024, he took over as the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI. His love for Michigan Football brought him into the industry, and his passion for being a content creator has led to some amazing experiences along the way.