University of Michigan football coach Brady Hoke speaks at a press conference on Aug. 31, 2013, following Michigan’s season-opening win over Central Michigan.Photo: Brad Muckenthaler, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.
Team stats
Central Michigan
Michigan
210
Total yards
463
144
Passing yards
221
66
Rushing yards
242
5.1
Yards per pass
10.5
2.3
Yards per rush
5.1
12
First downs
22
4–14
Third downs
10–15
0–0
Fourth downs
2–2
2
Turnovers
3
8–74
Penalties
7–55
25:44
Possession
34:09
Efficiency
Central Michigan
Michigan
39%
Success rate
54%
−0.02
EPA per play
0.24
0.70
Explosiveness
0.89
−0.02
Rushing EPA
0.02
0.04
Passing EPA
0.69
35%
Passing-down success
50%
−0.22
First-down EPA
0.36
−0.11
Second-down EPA
−0.41
0.60
Third-down EPA
1.01
5%
Havoc by its defense
2%
From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The line
Michigan −26, over/under 53.5.
The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.
Before kickoff, the win chances were Michigan 96%, Central Michigan 4%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
Every drive
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Michigan drives left to right, Central Michigan right to left.
Q1 Central MichiganPunt return TD, 4 plays (Michigan scores), 14 yards
Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
Q1 MichiganInterception, 2 plays, 0 yards
Q1 Central MichiganField goal, 3 plays, −39 yards
Q1 MichiganTouchdown run, 6 plays, 77 yards
Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
Q1 MichiganTouchdown run, 10 plays, 73 yards
Q2 Central MichiganPunt, 11 plays, 66 yards
Q2 MichiganInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
Q2 Central MichiganField goal, 7 plays, −11 yards
Q2 MichiganTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 76 yards
Q2 Central MichiganInterception, 4 plays, 72 yards
Q2 MichiganTouchdown run, 3 plays, 12 yards
Q2 Central MichiganEnd of half, 1 play, 5 yards
Q3 MichiganTouchdown run, 6 plays, 75 yards
Q3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, −6 yards
Q3 MichiganTouchdown run, 10 plays, 55 yards
Q3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, −11 yards
Q3 MichiganTouchdown run, 8 plays, 81 yards
Q3 Central MichiganField goal, 8 plays, 41 yards
Q4 MichiganInterception, 2 plays, 1 yard
Q4 Central MichiganFumble, 1 play, 0 yards
Q4 MichiganField goal, 7 plays, −11 yards
Q4 Central MichiganPunt, 5 plays, 19 yards
Q4 MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
Q4 Central MichiganEnd of game, 3 plays, 12 yards
Play by play
1st quarter7 drives, then Michigan 14, Central Michigan 3
Central Michigan Punt return TD, 4 plays (Michigan scores)
14:45
1st & 10 at own 25
Cody Kater pass complete to Courtney Williams for 17 yards to the CMich 42 for a 1ST down.
14:01
1st & 10 at own 42
Zurlon Tipton rush for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 41.
13:51
2nd & 11 at own 41
Cody Kater pass incomplete to Titus Davis.
13:12
3rd & 11 at own 41
Cody Kater rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Brennen Beyer, recovered by CMich Andy Phillips at the CMich 39.
12:56
4th & 13 at own 39
Team punt blocked by Dymonte Thomas, Joe Reynolds for 30 yards, to the CMich 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan 7, Central Michigan 0
12:56
Brendan Gibbons extra point GOOD.
12:56
Matt Wile kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
12:51
1st & 10 at own 25
Cody Kater pass incomplete to Courtney Williams.
12:24
2nd & 10 at own 25
Zurlon Tipton rush for 7 yards to the CMich 32.
12:03
3rd & 3 at own 32
Cody Kater pass incomplete to Courtney Williams.
11:51
4th & 3 at own 32
Richie Hogan punt for 58 yards, returned by Dennis Norfleet for a loss of 3 yards to the Mich 7.
Michigan Interception, 2 plays
11:43
1st & 10 at own 7
Devin Gardner pass incomplete to Devin Funchess.
11:40
2nd & 10 at own 7
Devin Gardner pass intercepted by Jarret Chapman at the Mich 6, returned for no gain to the Mich 6.
Central Michigan Field goal, 3 plays
11:22
1st & goal at opp 6
Alex Niznak rush for 1 yard to the Mich 5.
10:45
2nd & goal at opp 5
Zurlon Tipton rush for 3 yards to the Mich 2.
10:10
3rd & goal at opp 2
Zurlon Tipton rush for 1 yard to the Mich 1.
10:10
4th & 0 at opp 1
CENTRAL MICH penalty 4 yard Delay of Game accepted.
9:39
4th & goal at opp 5
Ron Coluzzi 23 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan 7, Central Michigan 3
9:39
Connor Gagnon kickoff for 64 yards returned by Dennis Norfleet for 22 yards to the Mich 23.
Michigan Touchdown run, 6 plays
9:12
1st & 10 at own 23
Devin Gardner rush for 6 yards to the Mich 29.
8:45
2nd & 4 at own 29
Devin Gardner rush for 7 yards to the Mich 36 for a 1ST down.
8:22
1st & 10 at own 36
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for 6 yards to the Mich 42.
8:08
2nd & 4 at own 42
Devin Gardner pass incomplete to Joe Reynolds.
7:44
3rd & 4 at own 42
Devin Gardner pass complete to Drew Dileo for 36 yards to the CMich 22 for a 1ST down.
7:26
1st & 10 at opp 22
Devin Gardner rush for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan 13, Central Michigan 3
7:26
Brendan Gibbons extra point GOOD.Michigan 14, Central Michigan 3
7:26
Matt Wile kickoff for 65 yards returned by Saylor Lavallii for 20 yards to the CMich 20.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
7:15
1st & 10 at own 20
Cody Kater pass incomplete.
6:55
2nd & 10 at own 20
Cody Kater rush for 1 yard to the CMich 21.
5:55
3rd & 9 at own 21
Cody Kater pass complete to Saylor Lavallii for a loss of 4 yards to the CMich 17.
5:55
4th & 13 at own 17
Timeout CENTRAL MICHIGAN, clock 05:55.
5:46
4th & 13 at own 17
Richie Hogan punt for 48 yards, returned by Jeremy Gallon for 2 yards to the Mich 27, MICHIGAN penalty 10 yard Holding on Joe Reynolds accepted.
Michigan Touchdown run, 10 plays
5:12
1st & 10 at own 27
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for 5 yards to the Mich 32.
4:45
2nd & 5 at own 32
Devin Gardner pass complete to Devin Funchess for 11 yards to the Mich 43 for a 1ST down.
4:02
1st & 10 at own 43
Devin Gardner pass complete to Jeremy Gallon for 8 yards to the CMich 49.
3:51
2nd & 2 at opp 49
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Mich 48.
3:34
3rd & 5 at own 48
Devin Gardner pass complete to Drew Dileo for 7 yards to the CMich 45 for a 1ST down.
Dennis Norfleet rush for 38 yards to the CMich 12 for a 1ST down.
1:40
1st & 10 at opp 12
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for 7 yards to the CMich 5.
1:12
2nd & 3 at opp 5
MICHIGAN penalty 5 yard False Start on Ryan Glasgow accepted.
0:58
2nd & 8 at opp 10
MICHIGAN penalty 5 yard Ineligible Downfield on Pass on Taylor Lewan accepted.
0:29
2nd & 13 at opp 15
Devin Gardner pass incomplete to Jeremy Gallon.
0:00
3rd & 13 at opp 15
Devin Gardner pass complete to Jeremy Gallon for 14 yards to the CMich 1 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:56
1st & goal at opp 1
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan 20, Central Michigan 3
Q2 14:56
Brendan Gibbons extra point GOOD.Michigan 21, Central Michigan 3
Q2 14:56
Matt Wile kickoff for 64 yards returned by Defarrel Davis for 16 yards to the CMich 17.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Michigan 35, Central Michigan 6
Central Michigan Punt, 11 plays
14:22
1st & 10 at own 17
Saylor Lavallii rush for 4 yards to the CMich 21.
14:04
2nd & 6 at own 21
Saylor Lavallii rush for 11 yards to the CMich 32 for a 1ST down.
13:44
1st & 10 at own 32
Alex Niznak pass incomplete to Titus Davis.
13:41
2nd & 10 at own 32
Alex Niznak pass incomplete to Courtney Williams.
13:23
3rd & 10 at own 32
Alex Niznak rush for 14 yards to the CMich 46 for a 1ST down.
13:02
1st & 10 at own 46
Saylor Lavallii rush for 15 yards to the Mich 39 for a 1ST down.
12:34
1st & 10 at opp 39
Alex Niznak pass complete to Deon Butler for 7 yards to the Mich 32.
11:56
2nd & 3 at opp 32
Anthony Garland rush for 4 yards to the Mich 28 for a 1ST down.
11:22
1st & 10 at opp 28
Saylor Lavallii rush for no gain to the Mich 28.
11:04
2nd & 10 at opp 28
Alex Niznak pass incomplete to Titus Davis.
10:55
3rd & 10 at opp 28
CENTRAL MICH penalty 5 yard Illegal Shift accepted.
10:42
3rd & 15 at opp 33
Alex Niznak pass incomplete to Anthony Rice.
10:35
4th & 15 at opp 33
Richie Hogan punt for 33 yards for a touchback.
Michigan Interception, 1 play
10:18
1st & 10 at own 20
Devin Gardner pass intercepted by Jason Wilson at the CMich 35, returned for 36 yards to the Mich 29.
Central Michigan Field goal, 7 plays
10:13
1st & 10 at opp 29
Alex Niznak pass incomplete to Titus Davis.
9:26
3rd & 15 at opp 34
CENTRAL MICH penalty 5 yard False Start on Courtney Williams accepted.
9:19
3rd & 20 at opp 39
Alex Niznak pass complete to Andrew Flory for 23 yards to the Mich 16 for a 1ST down.
8:52
1st & 10 at opp 16
Alex Niznak pass incomplete to Andrew Flory.
8:47
2nd & 10 at opp 16
Alex Niznak pass incomplete to Jerry Harris.
8:39
3rd & 10 at opp 16
Saylor Lavallii rush for 6 yards to the Mich 10.
8:13
4th & 4 at opp 10
Ron Coluzzi 27 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan 21, Central Michigan 6
8:13
Connor Gagnon kickoff for 65 yards returned by Dennis Norfleet for 24 yards to the Mich 24.
Michigan Touchdown pass, 11 plays
7:57
1st & 10 at own 24
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for 20 yards to the Mich 44 for a 1ST down.
7:14
1st & 10 at own 44
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for 4 yards to the Mich 48.
6:26
2nd & 6 at own 48
Devin Gardner rush for no gain to the Mich 48.
5:45
3rd & 6 at own 48
Devin Gardner rush for 1 yard to the CMich 36, CENTRAL MICH penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Louis Palmer accepted for a 1ST down.
5:03
1st & 10 at opp 36
Drake Johnson rush for 7 yards to the CMich 29.
5:03
2nd & 3 at opp 29
Timeout MICHIGAN, clock 05:03.
4:45
2nd & 3 at opp 29
Drake Johnson rush for 2 yards to the CMich 27.
4:12
3rd & 1 at opp 27
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for no gain to the CMich 27.
3:25
4th & 1 at opp 27
Devin Gardner rush for 12 yards to the CMich 15 for a 1ST down.
3:01
1st & 10 at opp 15
Devin Gardner pass complete to Fitzgerald Toussaint for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 16.
2:33
2nd & 11 at opp 16
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for no gain to the CMich 16.
2:04
3rd & 11 at opp 16
Devin Gardner pass complete to Jeremy Gallon for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan 27, Central Michigan 6
2:04
Brendan Gibbons extra point GOOD.Michigan 28, Central Michigan 6
2:04
Matt Wile kickoff for 65 yards returned by Defarrel Davis for 23 yards to the CMich 23.
Central Michigan Interception, 4 plays
1:54
1st & 10 at own 23
Saylor Lavallii rush for 4 yards to the CMich 27.
1:33
2nd & 6 at own 27
Alex Niznak pass complete to Titus Davis for 21 yards to the CMich 48 for a 1ST down.
1:19
1st & 10 at own 48
Alex Niznak pass complete to Titus Davis for 7 yards to the Mich 45.
1:09
2nd & 3 at opp 45
Alex Niznak pass intercepted by Raymon Taylor at the Mich 34, returned for 54 yards to the CMich 12.
Michigan Touchdown run, 3 plays
1:09
1st & 10 at opp 12
MICHIGAN penalty 5 yard False Start on Graham Glasgow accepted.
1:01
1st & 15 at opp 17
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for 4 yards to the CMich 13.
1:01
2nd & 11 at opp 13
Timeout MICHIGAN, clock 01:01.
0:36
2nd & 11 at opp 13
Devin Gardner pass complete to Jeremy Gallon for 9 yards to the CMich 4.
0:28
3rd & 2 at opp 4
Devin Gardner rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan 34, Central Michigan 6
0:28
Brendan Gibbons extra point GOOD.Michigan 35, Central Michigan 6
0:28
Matt Wile kickoff for 65 yards returned by Defarrel Davis for 22 yards to the CMich 22.
Central Michigan End of half, 1 play
0:00
1st & 10 at own 22
Saylor Lavallii rush for 5 yards to the CMich 27.
Q3 15:00
Connor Gagnon kickoff for 61 yards returned by Dennis Norfleet for 21 yards to the Mich 25.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Michigan 56, Central Michigan 6
Michigan Touchdown run, 6 plays
14:24
1st & 10 at own 25
Devin Gardner pass complete to Jeremy Jackson for 17 yards to the Mich 42 for a 1ST down.
13:58
1st & 10 at own 42
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for 7 yards to the Mich 49.
13:32
2nd & 3 at own 49
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for 5 yards to the CMich 46 for a 1ST down.
13:02
1st & 10 at opp 46
Devin Gardner pass complete to Joe Reynolds for 45 yards to the CMich 1 for a 1ST down.
12:28
1st & goal at opp 1
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 2.
12:00
2nd & goal at opp 2
Fitzgerald Toussaint rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan 41, Central Michigan 6
12:00
Brendan Gibbons extra point GOOD.Michigan 42, Central Michigan 6
12:00
Matt Wile kickoff for 62 yards returned by Defarrel Davis for 27 yards to the CMich 20, CENTRAL MICH penalty 10 yard Holding accepted, CENTRAL MICH penalty 10 yard Personal Foul on Tony Annese accepted.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
11:43
1st & 10 at own 20
Alex Niznak pass incomplete to Ben McCord.
11:02
2nd & 10 at own 10
Saylor Lavallii rush for 4 yards to the CMich 14.
10:58
3rd & 6 at own 14
Alex Niznak pass incomplete to Saylor Lavallii.
10:44
4th & 6 at own 14
Richie Hogan punt for 33 yards, returned by Dennis Norfleet for 2 yards to the Mich 45, MICHIGAN penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
Michigan Touchdown run, 10 plays
10:12
1st & 10 at own 45
Derrick Green rush for 5 yards to the 50 yard line.
9:44
2nd & 5 at the 50
Derrick Green rush for 2 yards to the CMich 48.
9:01
3rd & 3 at opp 48
Derrick Green rush for 30 yards to the CMich 18 for a 1ST down.
8:22
1st & 10 at opp 18
De’Veon Smith rush for 4 yards to the CMich 14.
7:52
2nd & 6 at opp 14
De’Veon Smith rush for 3 yards to the CMich 11.
7:18
3rd & 3 at opp 11
Derrick Green rush for 1 yard to the CMich 10.
6:34
4th & 2 at opp 10
Derrick Green rush for 3 yards to the CMich 7 for a 1ST down.
6:08
1st & goal at opp 7
De’Veon Smith rush for 3 yards to the CMich 4.
5:05
2nd & goal at opp 4
De’Veon Smith rush for 3 yards to the CMich 1.
4:55
3rd & goal at opp 1
Derrick Green rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan 48, Central Michigan 6
4:55
Brendan Gibbons extra point GOOD.Michigan 49, Central Michigan 6
4:55
Matt Wile kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
4:12
1st & 10 at own 25
Saylor Lavallii rush for no gain to the CMich 25.
3:06
4th & 21 at own 14
Richie Hogan punt for 67 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Mich 19.
Michigan Touchdown run, 8 plays
2:50
1st & 10 at own 19
Justice Hayes rush for 7 yards to the Mich 26.
2:25
2nd & 3 at own 26
Shane Morris pass incomplete to Jehu Chesson.
1:58
3rd & 3 at own 26
Shane Morris pass complete to Jake Butt for 8 yards to the Mich 49, CENTRAL MICH penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Shafer Johnson accepted for a 1ST down.
1:34
1st & 10 at own 49
Thomas Rawls rush for 9 yards to the CMich 42.
1:02
2nd & 1 at opp 42
Thomas Rawls rush for a loss of 2 yards to the CMich 44.
0:52
3rd & 3 at opp 44
Shane Morris pass complete to Dennis Norfleet for 3 yards to the CMich 41 for a 1ST down.
0:05
1st & 10 at opp 41
Shane Morris pass complete to Devin Funchess for 36 yards to the CMich 5 for a 1ST down.
0:01
1st & goal at opp 5
Thomas Rawls rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan 55, Central Michigan 6
0:01
Brendan Gibbons extra point GOOD.Michigan 56, Central Michigan 6
0:01
Matt Wile kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Central Michigan Field goal, 8 plays
0:00
1st & 10 at own 25
Martez Walker rush for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 24.
Q4 14:12
3rd & 17 at own 18
Alex Niznak pass complete to Andrew Flory for 43 yards to the Mich 39 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:23
1st & 10 at opp 39
Alex Niznak pass complete to Andrew Flory for 10 yards to the Mich 14, MICHIGAN penalty 15 yard Face Mask on Channing Stribling accepted for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:55
1st & 10 at opp 14
Alex Niznak rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Mich 17.
Q4 12:34
2nd & 13 at opp 17
Alex Niznak pass incomplete to Jerry Harris.
Q4 12:07
3rd & 13 at opp 17
Alex Niznak pass complete to Deon Butler for 1 yard to the Mich 16.
Q4 11:49
4th & 12 at opp 16
Ron Coluzzi 33 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan 56, Central Michigan 9
Q4 11:49
Connor Gagnon kickoff for 57 yards returned by Dennis Norfleet for 39 yards to the Mich 47.
4th quarter6 drives, then Michigan 59, Central Michigan 9
Michigan Interception, 2 plays
11:24
1st & 10 at own 47
Derrick Green rush for 1 yard to the Mich 48.
10:51
2nd & 9 at own 48
Shane Morris pass intercepted by Kavon Frazier at the CMich 27, returned for 7 yards to the CMich 24, CENTRAL MICH penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
Central Michigan Fumble, 1 play
10:41
1st & 10 at own 24
Alex Niznak pass complete to Andrew Flory for 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Channing Stribling, recovered by Mich Delonte Hollowell at the CMich 27.
Michigan Field goal, 7 plays
10:12
1st & 10 at opp 27
Derrick Green rush for 3 yards to the CMich 24.
9:46
2nd & 7 at opp 24
Derrick Green rush for 4 yards to the CMich 20.
9:14
3rd & 3 at opp 20
Shane Morris pass complete to Dennis Norfleet for 12 yards to the CMich 8 for a 1ST down.
8:40
1st & goal at opp 8
De’Veon Smith rush for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 9.
8:14
2nd & goal at opp 9
De’Veon Smith rush for no gain to the CMich 9.
6:59
4th & goal at opp 12
Brendan Gibbons 30 yard field goal GOOD.Michigan 59, Central Michigan 9
6:59
Matt Wile kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Central Michigan Punt, 5 plays
6:33
1st & 10 at own 25
Saylor Lavallii rush for 3 yards to the CMich 28.
5:55
2nd & 7 at own 28
Alex Niznak pass complete to Martez Walker for 8 yards to the CMich 36 for a 1ST down.
5:21
1st & 10 at own 36
Martez Walker rush for no gain to the CMich 36.
4:45
2nd & 10 at own 36
Alex Niznak pass complete to Winslow Chapman for 7 yards to the CMich 43.
3:57
3rd & 3 at own 43
Alex Niznak pass complete to Ben McCord for 1 yard to the CMich 44.
3:32
4th & 2 at own 44
Richie Hogan punt for 38 yards, downed at the Mich 18.
Michigan Punt, 3 plays
3:04
1st & 10 at own 18
Derrick Green rush for 3 yards to the Mich 21.
2:34
2nd & 7 at own 21
Derrick Green rush for 5 yards to the Mich 26.
1:31
3rd & 2 at own 26
De’Veon Smith rush for no gain to the Mich 26.
1:11
4th & 1 at own 26
Kenny Allen punt for 51 yards, fair catch by Titus Davis at the CMich 23.
Central Michigan End of game, 3 plays
0:58
1st & 10 at own 23
Anthony Garland rush for 6 yards to the CMich 29.
0:22
2nd & 4 at own 29
Anthony Garland rush for 3 yards to the CMich 32.
0:00
3rd & 1 at own 32
Anthony Garland rush for 3 yards to the CMich 35 for a 1ST down.
Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.
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