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Cincinnati at Michigan
Sep 9, 2017 • Completed
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Cincinnati
Big 12

Final Score
14 - 36

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Game Conditions
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Michigan pulls away from Cincinnati 36-14
Michigan defeated Cincinnati 36-14 in Week 2 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 414-200 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 36-14. Wilton Speight pass complete to Kekoa Crawford for 43 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 414 total yards, 193 rushing yards, and 221 passing yards. Cincinnati finished with 200 total yards, including 68 on the ground and 132 through the air.
Michigan converted 5-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Michigan led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Wilton Speight pass complete to Kekoa Crawford for 43 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Wilton Speight pass complete to Kekoa Crawford for 43 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (Michigan led 7-0 over Cincinnati).
Interception Return Touchdown
Hayden Moore pass intercepted for a TD Tyree Kinnel return for 28 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (Cincinnati led 0-14 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Mike Boone run for 1 yd for a TD, (Josh Pasley KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-14 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Quinn Nordin 28 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 17-7 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Hayden Moore pass complete to Kahlil Lewis for 10 yds for a TD, (Josh Pasley KICK) (Cincinnati led 14-17 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Wilton Speight pass complete to Grant Perry for 33 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (Michigan led 24-14 over Cincinnati).
Stat Callouts
Final score
36-14
Michigan defeated Cincinnati.
Total yards
414-200
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
193
Michigan averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
221
Michigan averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-19
Cincinnati's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 414 | 200 |
| Passing Yards | 221 | 132 |
| Rushing Yards | 193 | 68 |
| First Downs | 16 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 6-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-68 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-29 | 15-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 30:27 | 29:33 |