JJ McCarthy connects with Ronnie Bell on pair of electric plays, rattles off 10 unanswered points coming out of halftime
JJ McCarthy threw a 43-yard dime to Ronnie Bell coming out of halftime.
The big play was much-needed for a Wolverine offense that had mostly sputtered to that point. The play put the Wolverines in the red zone with a chance to cut into the lead.
After the catch, the Wolverine offense once again sputtered. 2 runs and then a loss of yards on another Bell catch led to a 21-yard FG try.
After the FG, the Wolverines still trailed 21-9.
JJ McCarthy dime to Ronnie Bell for 43 yards! #Michigan #FiestaBowl pic.twitter.com/2EVSuRv78K
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However, McCarthy was not done going to his favorite target.
After the Wolverine defense picked off TCU QB Max Duggan, the Wolverines took over in Horned Frog territory. After gaining a 1st down after 2 runs from Donovan Edwards, the Wolverine offense got creative.
A flea-flicker was executed perfectly, with Bell wide open in the end zone for a 34-yard score.
MICHIGAN FLEA FLICKER!!! JJ McCarthy ➡️ Ronnie Bell for the 34 yard TD! #FiestaBowl pic.twitter.com/0tEuSmcPYP
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The score made it a 21-16 game, with the Wolverines mounting a ferocious 3rd-quarter comeback.