Total Yards
Michigan402
East Carolina235
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East Carolina at Michigan
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
East Carolina
American Athletic
Final Score
3 - 30
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Passing Yards
Michigan280
East Carolina132
Rushing Yards
Michigan122
East Carolina103
Turnovers
Michigan0
East Carolina1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature79°F
Wind10 mph W
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Michigan33:26
East Carolina26:34
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan pulls away from East Carolina 30-3
Michigan defeated East Carolina 30-3 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 402-235 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 30-3. J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Roman Wilson for 14 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) came with {'seconds': 43, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 402 total yards, 122 rushing yards, and 280 passing yards. East Carolina finished with 235 total yards, including 103 on the ground and 132 through the air.
Michigan converted 6-10 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Michigan led 23-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was James Turner 50 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Roman Wilson for 14 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 7-0 over East Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Roman Wilson for 10 yds for a TD (James Turner PAT MISSED) (Michigan led 20-0 over East Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Blake Corum run for 2 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 14-0 over East Carolina).
Field Goal Good
James Turner 50 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 23-0 over East Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Roman Wilson for 15 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 30-0 over East Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Andrew Conrad 33 yd FG GOOD (East Carolina led 3-30 over Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-3
Michigan defeated East Carolina.
Total yards
402-235
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
122
Michigan averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
280
Michigan averaged 9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-10
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
East Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | East Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 402 | 235 |
| Passing Yards | 280 | 132 |
| Rushing Yards | 122 | 103 |
| First Downs | 26 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-10 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-35 | 10-88 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-31 | 17-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 33:26 | 26:34 |