2013 Week 4

Michigan's offense continues to struggle to click, but luckily the defense stepped up to the challenge of facing Army's potent flexbone attack. Michigan's offense only accounted for 276 yards of offense and 1 TD, but their defense held Army to only 240 yards. The Michigan defense played bend, but don't break as they only gave up 1 rush of 20+ yards (a 29 yarder by Denard Robinson). They forced Army to only get a few yards at a time until they eventually either turned the ball over or couldn't get a 1st down. Michigan's D forced 4 Army punts (compared to 1 by Michigan) and 2 turnovers.

The 2 turnovers were the difference in the game. The 1st was an INT thrown by Denard Robinson (on 1 of his 2 passes in the game) at the end of the 1st half in the Michigan redzone. If he doesn't throw that pick, Army gets at least 3 points. The other turnover was the really costly one. Denard Robinson was hit by SR OLB Brandin Hawthorne to force a fumble. It was scooped up by SR DE Craig Roh who would rumble 43 yards for the scoop and score.

Next week Michigan will begin conference play by taking on Iowa.