Can Michigan Reignite Rushing Attack with JJ McCarthy? Preview

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00:00 So, I think that's the recipe early on is to push tempo with JJ McCarthy, the more consistent

00:10 quarterback up until this point in the season. 75% completion percentage. You look at the

00:14 Michigan rushing attack as well, which is interesting. 167 rushing yards per game, only

00:20 four and a half yards per carry compared to last year, five and a half and 238 per game.

00:25 They had eight games last year, over 200 this year, only two. So, can they get the rushing

00:31 attack going as well? Again, can they stay in manageable third down situations because

00:36 they're converting, Ben? 55% top five in terms of the nation. On the flip side for Drew Allen

00:41 and that Penn State offense, only 42% third down conversions. That is going to be the

00:48 key to who wins this ball game. Eileen, Penn State, because I'm sitting on the ticket with

00:52 you at the start of the year. Don't love this game though, right here, right now. I might

00:57 play it from an in-game perspective.

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