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Colorado State at Michigan
Sep 3, 2022 • Completed
Away
Colorado State
Pac-12

Final Score
7 - 51

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan routs Colorado State 51-7
Michigan defeated Colorado State 51-7 in Week 1 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 440-219 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 51-7. Jake Moody 31 Yd Field Goal came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 440 total yards, 234 rushing yards, and 206 passing yards. Colorado State finished with 219 total yards, including 82 on the ground and 137 through the air.
Michigan converted 3-10 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Michigan led 23-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Roman Wilson 61 Yd pass from Cade McNamara (Jake Moody Kick).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 31 Yd Field Goal (Michigan led 10-0 over Colorado State).
Passing Touchdown
Roman Wilson 61 Yd pass from Cade McNamara (Jake Moody Kick) (Michigan led 7-0 over Colorado State).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 26 Yd Field Goal (Michigan led 13-0 over Colorado State).
Rushing Touchdown
Blake Corum 7 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick) (Michigan led 20-0 over Colorado State).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 34 Yd Field Goal (Michigan led 23-0 over Colorado State).
Rushing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy 20 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick) (Michigan led 37-0 over Colorado State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
51-7
Michigan defeated Colorado State.
Total yards
440-219
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
234
Michigan averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
206
Michigan averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-10
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-11
Colorado State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Colorado State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 440 | 219 |
| Passing Yards | 206 | 137 |
| Rushing Yards | 234 | 82 |
| First Downs | 25 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-10 | 2-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-10 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-28 | 16-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 15 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 30:30 | 29:30 |