The 3-1 Michigan Wolverines are in the midst of their first bye week of the season before facing the Wisconsin Badgers next week at Michigan Stadium. The Michigan offense has had productive moments as well
as some struggles a quarter through the year.
Here’s a look at Michigan’s PFF (Pro Football Focus) grades and rankings on offense through four games.
- Overall grade on offense: No. 53 (75.7)
- Passing offense: No. 97 (64.4)
- Rushing offense: No. 31 (83.9)
- Pass blocking: No. 22 (77.7)
- Run blocking: No. 30 (69.4)
- Receiving: No. 105 (62.5)
Here’s a look at weekly offensive grades and rankings
- vs New Mexico in 34-17 win: 75.5 overall grade, 77.7 passing grade, 69.7 running grade
- at Oklahoma in 24-13 loss: 62.1 overall grade, 58.0 passing grade, 68.3 running grade
- vs Central Michigan in 63-3 win: 82.2. overall grade, 71.6 passing grade, 89.3 running grade
- at Nebraska in 30-27 win: 65.9 overall grade, 59.4 passing grade, 69.4 running grade
Analysis
Michigan’s best grades of the season came against inferior opponents in New Mexico and Central Michigan. The offense didn’t fare nearly as well against good and tough teams in Oklahoma and Nebraska. Michigan’s offensive line grades are promising overall heading into the month of October, as is their rushing grade. However, Michigan’s passing offense must improve, as well as the production from its receivers if they’re to keep churning out wins in Big Ten play.
