The Wolverines rushed for 220 yards in the first half, including touchdown runs of 53 and 41 yards by Kalel Mullings and Donovan Warren, respectively. They averaged 7.4 yards per carry. It was clear that by adding Orji to the equation and forcing defenses to play 11-on-11 in the run game, it made life easier for Michigan's running backs.

Predicting a showdown that brings nostalgia for the days of January matchups between Michigan football and USC Trojans in the Rose Bowl.

Michigan football appeared to be going backwards and USC was still reveling in its Week 1 win over a potentially overhyped LSU team. Still, the Wolverines had lost to Texas in Week 2 and the Trojans were flying high coming into Ann Arbor for their first-ever Big Ten game.