PFF snap counts, grades from Michigan Football’s win over Washington

Michigan rallied after a tight first half and closed things out with a 24-7 victory over Washington on Saturday at the Big House. Bryce Underwood was excellent, the running game stayed productive without

Justice Haynes, and the defense made big plays when necessary.

Using this week’s data from Pro Football Focus (PFF), here are the full snap counts and player grades from the win.

Offensive snap counts (snap count/overall grade)

• Bryce Underwood — 71 \ 83.7
• Zack Marshall — 41 \ 77.8
• Jordan Marshall — 58 \ 75.1
• Jalen Hoffman — 12 \ 75.0
• Deakon Tonielli — 13 \ 73.6
• Andrew Sprague — 71 \ 66.4
• Blake Frazier — 60 \ 66.3
• Greg Crippen — 71 \ 66.1
• Andrew Marsh — 62 \ 65.1
• Giovanni El-Hadi — 71 \ 64.7
• Jasper Parker — 14 \ 61.4
• Jake Guarnera — 71 \ 61.3
• Semaj Morgan — 31 \ 61.2
• Max Bredeson — 38 \ 56.8
• Donaven McCulley — 65 \ 54.7
• Evan Link — 12 \ 53.8
• Channing Goodwin — 20 \ 52.3

Five best offensive grades (min. 5 snaps)

• Bryce Underwood — 83.7
• Zack Marshall — 77.8
• Jordan Marshall — 75.1
• Jalen Hoffman — 75.0
• Deakon Tonielli — 73.6

Michigan’s offense got what it needed from multiple places. Bryce Underwood (83.7) was the clear engine — efficient and turnover-free — and deservedly finishing as the game’s highest-graded offensive player. He put together his best overall offensive PFF grade and best passing grade (89.1) of the season. The backup tight ends (Zack Marshall and Deakon Tonielli) answered the call in the absence of Marlin Klein and Hogan Hansen, with both posting two of the highest passing grades on the team.

Jordan Marshall filled in admirably as the workhorse back, turning a heavier workload into one of this week’s best overall offensive grades. Jalen Hoffman — while a smaller snap sample — graded out the highest on the offense in run blocking (83.2) and made a few key blocks that helped sustain drives.

Five worst offensive grades (min. 5 snaps)

Channing Goodwin — 20 \ 52.3
Evan Link — 12 \ 53.8
Donaven McCulley — 65 \ 54.7
Max Bredeson — 38 \ 56.8
Semaj Morgan — 31 \ 61.2

Even in a win, there are areas to clean up. Channing Goodwin and Evan Link’s grades were the lowest among regular participants, though it’s obviously notable that Link left the game early on due to injury. Donaven McCulley also graded poorly at 54.7 overall, though he was the second-best run-blocker at 76.3. Finally, Semaj Morgan continued his drop issues by recording another one in this game, totaling six drops in seven games for the wide receiver. Overall, the unit played well, but there’s still some room to tighten fundamentals in protection and in the passing game.

Defensive snap counts (snap count \ overall grade)

• Derrick Moore — 32 \ 92.7
• Cole Sullivan — 23 \ 87.9
• Jimmy Rolder — 45 \ 81.5
• Ernest Hausmann — 40 \ 80.2
• Jaishawn Barham — 31 \ 72.8
• TJ Metcalf — 55 \ 72.4
• Tre Williams — 25 \ 71.8
• Dominic Nichols — 13 \ 69.5
• Jaden Mangham — 43 \ 69.5
• Caleb Anderson — 13 \ 67.0
• Rayshaun Benny — 24 \ 66.6
• Nate Marshall — 4 \ 66.4
• Damon Payne — 22 \ 66.3 
• Jayden Sanders — 13 \ 65.9
• Zeke Berry — 43 \ 65.9
• TJ Guy — 17 \ 65.9
• Shamari Earls  — 14 \ 65.7
• Jyaire Hill — 41 \ 64.5
• Troy Bowles — 3 \ 62.4
• Ike Iwunnah — 10 \ 62.1
• Elijah Dotson — 1 \ 60.1
• Jacob Oden — 1 \ 58.1
• Enow Etta — 22 \ 57.3
• Trey Pierce — 8 \ 55.2
• Cameron Brandt — 21 \ 52.8
• Mason Curtis — 44 \ 48.6
• Jordan Young — 8 \ 40.3

Five Best Defensive Grades (min. 5 snaps)

• Derrick Moore — 92.7
• Cole Sullivan — 87.9
• Jimmy Rolder — 81.5
• Ernest Hausmann — 80.2
• Jaishawn Barham — 72.8

Michigan’s defense re-established its identity, and it was the front seven that drove the surge. Derrick Moore was a dominant force at the line of scrimmage, finishing with two sacks, two tackles for loss, and an elite 92.7 overall grade. Cole Sullivan continued his emergence after finishing in the “Five-Best” category for his fourth week. At the same time, Jimmy Rolder and Ernest Hausmann both received grades of 80+ in run defense, tackling and coverage. Jaishawn Barham, who has graded below a 66 overall just once this season, rounded out the group with another quality day.

Five Worst Defensive Grades (min. 5 snaps)

• Jordan Young — 8 \ 40.3
• Mason Curtis — 44 \ 48.6
• Cameron Brandt — 21 \ 52.8
• Trey Pierce — 8 \ 55.2
• Enow Etta — 22 \ 57.3

While the defense largely controlled the game, there were a few takeaways. Mason Curtis struggled in extended duty with Rod Moore and Brandyn Hillman out, resulting in some missed assignments and positioning errors. Cam Brandt and Enow Etta also received low marks for their run defense and pass rush inefficiencies.