After three games of the season, it is clear that Michigan’s identity on offense is to run the football. The Wolverines struggled with the run game a season ago, rushing for 789 yards on 172 attempts with 12 rushing touchdowns in six games. Because of last year’s struggles, there were a lot of doubts about Michigan’s rushing attack heading into the season, but the team has always felt confident.
“Coming in through camp we were meshing really well together,” sophomore offensive lineman Zak Zinter said on Tuesday night. “We believed in ourselves.”
Michigan’s rushing attack has been much improved from a year ago.