Michigan Football overcame a sluggish start to earn a 24-10 win over Wisconsin on Saturday at the Big House, improving to 4-1 on the season and 2-0 in Big Ten play. After entering halftime with just a three-point
lead, Michigan flipped the switch in the second half.
Using this week’s data from Pro Football Focus (PFF), here are the full snap counts and player grades from Michigan’s win over Wisconsin.
Offensive Snap Counts
Donaven McCulley – 55 \ 73.5
Andrew Marsh – 52 \ 71.2
Justice Haynes – 49 \ 70.6
Jordan Marshall – 16 \ 69.3
Jake Guarnera – 64 \ 66.3
Jalen Hoffman – 4 \ 64.6
Greg Crippen – 64 \ 64.6
Nathan Efobi – 64 \ 62.0
Blake Frazier – 5 \ 61.8
Anthony Simpson – 2 \ 60.0
Jamar Browder – 5 \ 58.4
Deakon Tonielli – 1 \ 58.0
Bryce Underwood – 64 \ 57.7
Zack Marshall – 11 \ 56.2
Semaj Morgan – 41 \ 56.1
Channing Goodwin – 10 \ 55.5
Evan Link – 64 \ 55.1
Andrew Sprague – 64 \ 54.7
Max Bredeson – 30 \ 54.2
Marlin Klein – 36 \ 50.2
Kendrick Bell – 3 \ 45.8
Five Best Offensive Grades (min. 10 snaps played)
Donaven McCulley – 73.5
Andrew Marsh – 71.2
Justice Haynes – 70.6
Jordan Marshall – 69.3
Jake Guarnera – 66.3
Michigan’s passing game found rhythm in the second half, largely thanks to the standout play of wide receivers Donaven McCulley (73.5) and Andrew Marsh (71.2), who both posted season-best numbers. Justice Haynes (70.6) remained dominant on the ground, continuing his streak of 100-yard rushing performances. Jordan Marshall (69.3) made the most of his 16 snaps, while Jake Guarnera (66.3) was an anchor for the interior offensive line with an impressive 88.0 pass-blocking grade — the highest on the team.
Five Worst Offensive Grades
Marlin Klein – 50.2
Max Bredeson – 54.2
Andrew Sprague – 54.7
Evan Link – 55.1
Channing Goodwin – 55.5
Michigan’s first-half offensive struggles didn’t come without consequence. Marlin Klein (50.2) recorded the unit’s lowest grade after failing to make an impact in the passing game, while Andrew Sprague and Evan Link each posted low pass- and run-blocking grades. Channing Goodwin (55.5) also saw reduced reps as Marsh was given more of an opportunity to shine.
Defensive Snap Counts
Rod Moore – 18 \ 94.9
Derrick Moore – 34 \ 87.1
Jaishawn Barham – 33 \ 86.7
TJ Guy – 19 \ 85.9
Rayshaun Benny – 35 \ 81.3
Trey Pierce – 32 \ 78.3
Jimmy Rolder – 41 \ 77.8
Jyaire Hill – 37 \ 76.7
Troy Bowles – 8 \ 73.2
Jayden Sanders – 23 \ 70.5
Damon Payne – 26 \ 69.6
Zeke Berry – 34 \ 69.1
Ernest Hausmann – 38 \ 68.2
Tre Williams – 23 \ 67.2
Enow Etta – 17 \ 66.5
TJ Metcalf – 33 \ 66.4
Shamari Earls – 11 \ 64.3
Caleb Anderson – 8 \ 63.7
Cameron Brandt – 27 \ 63.1
Dominic Nichols – 6 \ 62.4
Mason Curtis – 26 \ 61.8
Manuel Beigel – 3 \ 59.0
Jordan Young – 17 \ 58.6
Brandyn Hillman – 35 \ 58.2
Cole Sullivan – 27 \ 57.9
Elijah Dotson – 8 \ 56.7
Jaden Mangham – 8 \ 40.7
Five Best Defensive Grades (min. 10 snaps played)
Rod Moore – 94.9
Derrick Moore – 87.1
Jaishawn Barham – 86.7
TJ Guy – 85.9
Rayshaun Benny – 81.3
Michigan’s defense lit up the Pro Football Focus charts once again, led by safety Rod Moore, who posted a phenomenal 94.9 grade over 18 snaps — highlighted by his first interception since 2023. The pass-rushing duo of Derrick Moore (87.1) and Jaishawn Barham (86.7) terrorized Wisconsin’s offensive line, while TJ Guy (85.9) and Rayshaun Benny (81.3) rounded out a front seven that overpowered the Badgers throughout the second half.
Five Worst Defensive Grades (min. 10 snaps played)
Elijah Dotson – 56.7
Cole Sullivan – 57.9
Brandyn Hillman – 58.2
Jordan Young – 58.6
Mason Curtis – 61.8
Michigan’s lowest defensive grades on the day mostly came from young or rotational players. Elijah Dotson (56.7) and Cole Sullivan (57.9) graded low in rotational action, while Brandyn Hillman (58.2) and Jordan Young (58.6) were each dinged for allowing short completions in coverage. Overall, the defense remained stout despite a few marginal dips among the second unit.
