SEATTLE — Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia looks back at Michigan football in Week 6 and its 27-17 loss to Washington as the Wolverines reach the halfway point of their season and head into their first of two bye weeks.
Next up for the Wolverines: No. 23 Fighting Illini
Matchup: No. 21 Michigan (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) at No. 23 Illinois (4-1, 1-1).
Kickoff: Time TBA Oct. 19; Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Illinois.
TV/radio: TV TBA; WXYT-FM (97.1).
Tony Garcia’s three things we learned
Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jack Tuttle passes against the Washington Huskies during the second quarter at Husky Stadium on Oct. 5, 2024 in Seattle.
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Tuttle time: The quarterback carousel has landed on Jack Tuttle. He had his moments Saturday, good and bad, capped by his final five drives going three-and-out, three-and-out, fumble, interception and end of game. But Tuttle, 25, looked every bit the part of a quarterback in his seventh year of college. He navigated the pocket mostly well, worked through his progressions more than Davis Warren (and far more than Alex Orji) and kept his eyes downfield to create a competent passing attack. When he took over for Orji, each of U-M’s first three possessions went at least seven plays and 55 yards, en route to 17 straight points.
“The first three drives, that’s really who we are,” Tuttle said of the scoring drives he led. “In the back half, we just missed some opportunities. Me personally, I’ve gotta be better at protecting the ball. Can’t fumble, can’t do that.”
Tuttle’s final stats — 10-for-18 for 98 yards, one touchdown and one interception — were similar to Orji’s the previous week (10-for-18 for 86 yards, one score and one interception), but Tuttle looked more competent, thanks to big plays…
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Publish date : 2024-10-06 20:47:09
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