Michigan Wolverines Beat TCU, but Must Address Key Weakness

Wolverines Advance to College Football Playoff

The Michigan Wolverines defeated the TCU Horned Frogs in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on Saturday, December 31, 2022, advancing to the College Football Playoff.

The Wolverines overcame a sluggish start to pull away in the second half, winning 51-45 in an entertaining and high-scoring affair. Michigan's offense exploded for 561 total yards, led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy's 343 passing yards and four touchdowns.

Running back Donovan Edwards was a force on the ground, rushing for 216 yards and two touchdowns, including a 54-yard scamper in the fourth quarter that sealed the victory.

Key Weakness: Defensive Struggles

Despite the impressive offensive performance, the Wolverines defense struggled to contain TCU's prolific offense, led by quarterback Max Duggan.

Duggan threw for 404 yards and two touchdowns, and Kendre Miller rushed for 156 yards and a touchdown. TCU amassed 567 yards of total offense, exposing some vulnerabilities in Michigan's defense.

Moving Forward

While the Wolverines emerged victorious, the defensive struggles against TCU raise concerns as they prepare for the College Football Playoff semifinal against the Georgia Bulldogs on December 31, 2022.

Michigan's defense will need to improve its tackling and coverage if they want to compete with the nation's top teams.

Conclusion

The Michigan Wolverines have earned their place in the College Football Playoff, but they must address their defensive weaknesses if they want to make a deep run.

The Wolverines have the talent and experience to contend for a national championship, but they will need to shore up their defense if they want to bring the trophy back to Ann Arbor.