Ann Arbor — Quarterback Rocky Lombardi is back at Michigan Stadium for a second-straight season, this time representing Northern Illinois after transferring from Michigan State.
The Michigan players were more than aware of Lombardi’s abilities and what he did last season leading the Spartans to the upset of Michigan after going 17-of-32 for 323 yards and three touchdowns. The difference this year is Lombardi has a different supporting cast.
Michigan has handled the Northern Illinois offense and kept Lombardi in check. The Huskies have 108 total yards, while Lombardi is 5-of-9 for 18 yards. The Wolverines’ defense had three, 3-and-outs this half.