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Michigan names Week 1 Players of the Game
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Michigan made quite the statement in its season-opening victory over Hawaii, 63-3. With the win, the Wolverines moved up two spots to No. 5 in the latest Associated Press top-25 poll.
The team also named its players of the game earlier today:
Congratulations to players of game vs. Hawaii: @Kidnplay_abc123, @erikmagnuson78 @BigPlayMcCray_9 & #BrandonWatson pic.twitter.com/lQVqx97m6g
— Michigan Recruiting (@UMJumpmanFB) September 6, 2016
Statistically, Chris Evans and Mike McCray had standout games as Evans ran the ball eight times for 112 yards and two scores while McCray recorded a couple sacks with 3.5 tackles for loss and forced a fumble in the process. Brandon Watson stood out on special teams and Erik Magnuson did his job protecting Wilton Speight and opening up running lanes all game long.
Michigan’s Week 2 opponent is UCF and the game is scheduled to start at noon on Saturday at Michigan Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN.
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.