What’s being said nationally after Michigan pounds Maryland ahead of Ohio State game

Michigan’s playoff hopes are still alive heading into next week’s matchup against No. 1 Ohio State. One week after nearly letting a double-digit fourth-quarter lead slip away against Northwestern, the 18th-ranked Wolverines left no doubt against Maryland on Saturday. They took a 21-10 lead into halftime and continued to pour it on in the final two quarters, rolling to a 45-20 victory to extend their win streak to five. They didn’t punt all game and received a career performance from third-string running back and former walk-on Bryson Kuzdzal, who was elevated into a featured role without Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall. He rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns, while Bryce Underwood completed 16 of 23 passes for 212 yards and two scores. The victory sets up a high-stakes showdown against undefeated OSU next week. With a win, Michigan Maryland football’s suffering continues in 45-20 defeat to No. 18 Michigan (Baltimore Sun) Michigan at Maryland: Wolverines cruise, keep Playoff on the table heading into Ohio State (The Athletic) Maryland football’s late-season slide continues with 45-20 loss to No. 18 Michigan (The Diamondback) SOCIAL MEDIA REACTIONS The Wolverine’s Anthony Broome posted: “If you want to know why Michigan was a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award, it has rushed for 224 yards today with RBs No. 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the depth chart.” Jordan Strack posted: “Final thoughts for Michigan today. That’s the kind of no (BS) win we’ve been waiting for. They lined up and just dominated. Finally. Balanced. Dominant. Guys stepped up. One thing left to do. Just Beat Ohio State.” Don Thomas posted: “In a classic, road trap game, Michigan moves to 9-2 (8-1 in the Big Ten) winning their 5th straight game. Already surpassing last year’s win total. This season is already a complete success! Now, Michigan is playing with house money moving forward, and has an opportunity to beat Ohio State for a 5th straight year, and reach the College Football Playoff for the 4th time in the last 5 years. I’ll say it again: Keep Calm and Let Sherrone Cook.” Brandon Brown posted: “Bryson Kuzdzal looks very sudden. What a back for a third string, former walk on.”.
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