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Ready for launch: Cade McNamara hits Cornelius Johnson for 87-yard Michigan TD
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Michigan is taking care of business vs. Northern Illinois in Week 3.
The Wolverines have opened up a 35-3 lead at halftime as they look to move to 3-0 on the season. The first half was punctuated by this 87-yard touchdown pass from Cade McNamara to Cornelius Johnson:
Enough with the short TD runs, right? 😉@Cademac_12 goes deep for the 87-yard @UMichFootball TD to @CorneliusNation. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/UFOJFCak6n
— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) September 18, 2021
McNamara dominated the first half, completing 8-of-11 passes for 191 yards and that touchdown. McNamara also rushed for a touchdown.
The Wolverines continue to dominate on the ground, as Blake Corum averaged over 10 yards per carry in the first half. He rushed for 71 yards and 1 touchdown on 10 carries.
Hassan Haskins scored twice, rushing for 37 yards on 7 carries.
Michigan is looking to move to 3-0 on the season. The Wolverines face Rutgers next week as they begin conference play.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.