Michigan's Jason Beck promised change, but numbers tell another story

In September, Michigan offensive coordinator Jason Beck acknowledged the team's struggles with the perimeter run game, stating that if the issue persisted, they would reduce attempts at the edge. However, four games into the season, the Wolverines' performance has not improved and they have not stopped employing the strategy. Against Indiana, Michigan executed 38 runs, with 10 to the left, four to the right, and one jet sweep to the right.

Those 15 runs yielded only 20 yards, averaging just 1.33 yards per carry. The team also had success running between the tackles, with 19 runs for 35 yards. Despite Beck's earlier promise of improvement or a change in strategy, Michigan continued to prioritize the perimeter run game, including in the Indiana game. The rhino, or sixth lineman, has been deployed with some success, but the article notes that it comes at the cost of a potential skill position player.

True freshman Marky Walbridge, who replaced an injured tackle, showed promise but had a lower offensive score and pass-blocking grade compared to other starters.