Michigan tackle backs Whittingham call for more power runs

Wolverines averaging 135.0 rushing yards after 3-2 start

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 59m1 min read

What happened: Blake Frazier said Tuesday Michigan has gotten away from downhill runs. Kyle Whittingham said Monday he wants more power-based calls to close the gap between practice and game play.

Why it matters: Michigan sits 3-2 after consecutive losses to Iowa and Minnesota. The ground game produced a season-low 79 yards in the 20-14 loss at Minnesota. The bye week leaves two weeks to reset the run identity before Penn State visits Oct. 17.

By the numbers: Tied 100th in FBS at 135.0 rushing yards per game; season-low 79 rushing yards at Minnesota; 3-2 record after back-to-back defeats.

What to watch: Watch whether Michigan shifts toward downhill concepts out of the bye against Penn State on Oct. 17.

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