Total Yards
Michigan453
Middle Tennessee301
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Middle Tennessee at Michigan
Aug 31, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 1
Away
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
Final Score
21 - 40
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Michigan
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan220
Middle Tennessee234
Rushing Yards
Michigan233
Middle Tennessee67
Turnovers
Michigan2
Middle Tennessee2
Game Conditions
Temperature69°F
Wind6 mph SE
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan vs Middle Tennessee box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan33:16
Middle Tennessee26:44
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan beats Middle Tennessee 40-21
Michigan defeated Middle Tennessee 40-21 in Week 1 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 453-301 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 40-21. Asher O'Hara run for 18 yds for a TD, (Crews Holt KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Middle Tennessee the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 453 total yards, 233 rushing yards, and 220 passing yards. Middle Tennessee finished with 301 total yards, including 67 on the ground and 234 through the air.
Michigan converted 5-13 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Michigan led 27-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Shea Patterson pass complete to Tarik Black for 36 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Asher O'Hara run for 18 yds for a TD, (Crews Holt KICK) (Middle Tennessee led 7-0 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 34 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 3-7 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Shea Patterson pass complete to Tarik Black for 36 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (Michigan led 10-7 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Shea Patterson pass complete to Sean McKeon for 28 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (Michigan led 24-7 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Shea Patterson pass complete to Nico Collins for 28 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (Michigan led 17-7 over Middle Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 27 Yd Field Goal (Michigan led 27-14 over Middle Tennessee).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-21
Michigan defeated Middle Tennessee.
Total yards
453-301
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
233
Michigan averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
220
Michigan averaged 6.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Middle Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Middle Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 453 | 301 |
| Passing Yards | 220 | 234 |
| Rushing Yards | 233 | 67 |
| First Downs | 26 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-55 | 8-54 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-33 | 26-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 33:16 | 26:44 |