True freshman Seth Collins to start for Oregon State
Apparently he is an athletic QB. Should make for an interesting challenge. Oregon State's OL did have issues with Weber State so I expect Anderson to use tempo to offset the significant advantage Michigan has along the line.
Michigan's tackling has to be alot better this week as well.
http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2015/09/seth_collins_named_oregon_stat.html
September 6th, 2015 at 3:40 PM ^
That was expected. For those not following Oregon State - they are changing their offense in a complete revamp ala Carr (Riley) to Rich Rod (Andersen). Pro style to spread. The Qbs on their roster ala 2008 UM, were not good fits. So the modest star dual threat guy in this class that Andersen put together - Seth Collins - is the "answer".
http://247sports.com/Player/Seth-Collins-65785?Institution=7578
Oregon State gave 2-10 in 2014 FCS team all it oculd handle last week playing nearly even thru 3 quarters before pulling away late.
I'm expecting a very positive outcome for UM this game as I have Oregon State as the worst or 2nd worst Pac 12 team this year. Offense should be able to work out a lot of kinks vs a defense that has 9 new starters.
http://mgoblog.com/diaries/2015-osu-ntosu-football-preview
But a great staff long term. Great time to play them.
September 6th, 2015 at 3:41 PM ^
But what does that mean?
I am concerned about tempo as Michigan had trouble with it last week. But a young QB behind what appears to be a weak OL does not bode well for Oregon State. UM adjusting to tempe is key to this game IMO.
September 6th, 2015 at 3:46 PM ^
It means their players could "shut down" one of the worst FCS teams out there. Kudos. Means nothing vs a P5 team. Massachusetts in 2012 would probably shut down that level fo a FCS team. Weber State lost 45-14 last year to ASU for comparison. They are a tomato can.
September 6th, 2015 at 5:43 PM ^
I heard their punting game was sick last year though.
September 6th, 2015 at 7:38 PM ^
who is ASU? Arizona State?
September 6th, 2015 at 8:24 PM ^
Oth Oregon State beat Arizona State 35-27 last year.
September 6th, 2015 at 4:18 PM ^
Collins is Justin Feagin?
September 6th, 2015 at 6:34 PM ^
How dare you?
September 6th, 2015 at 3:41 PM ^
Uptempo with freshmen QB? I like the sounds of this....
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September 6th, 2015 at 3:48 PM ^
For a change I want to see Morris in the second half because we have a big lead. I can't remember when we had a backup QB playing most of second half.
September 6th, 2015 at 3:57 PM ^
That would be App St. last year. First match of the season.
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September 6th, 2015 at 4:04 PM ^
I forgot about that one. I keep thinking about those MAC teams that we let hang around.
September 6th, 2015 at 4:27 PM ^
Oh, you mean Akron? A game we probably should have lost.
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September 6th, 2015 at 4:33 PM ^
Yes. That's the one. I remember many thinking that it will be a cake walk and we will see backups. Little we knew that it will be a battle to the end and one big play away from a loss, if I remember the game correctly.
September 6th, 2015 at 4:42 PM ^
plus miami (oh) last year when we pulled away late to win 34 10.
September 6th, 2015 at 3:59 PM ^
I want to see all our back ups get some game experience. I think not being able to put away anyone the last few years really stunted the development of the younger guys.
September 6th, 2015 at 4:50 PM ^
I think it's a tad early to be wondering how soon the second string goes in on Saturday. I will be happy with a solid win. Besides, if Rudock is going to be "THE MAN" this year, I would expect him to get most of the reps to help him grow into this offense faster.
September 6th, 2015 at 7:29 PM ^
Would rather see Speight so that we can redshirt Morris if we don't need him.
September 6th, 2015 at 7:49 PM ^
I like the way you think, but that's a gutsy move. If you don't play Morris early on and Rudock gets hurt, then you have to rely fully on Speigjt.
September 6th, 2015 at 3:48 PM ^
Anyone know how their defense is going to be?
September 6th, 2015 at 3:50 PM ^
and they stifled a 2-10 FCS team. That's all I know.
September 6th, 2015 at 4:47 PM ^
I watched most of the game and Weber St had guys open all day in the secondary and the QB kept missing them with really bad passes! The commentator even mentioned that they are going to have a really hard time trying to stop Jake Butt next week!
September 6th, 2015 at 3:54 PM ^
This should be a good confidence building game along with UNLV for BYU and the big ten.
September 6th, 2015 at 3:57 PM ^
Oregon State had 36 yards passing at halftime and a 6-0 lead on field goals against a 2-10 FCS team.
The score was 13-7 in the 4th quarter.
September 7th, 2015 at 1:33 PM ^
And then they put in Collins and everything changed. He looks quick as hell and is good enough with the passing side. He's about 100x better than the guy that started week 1.
September 6th, 2015 at 4:00 PM ^
Under Rich Rod and Hoke Michigan had a habit of making every pedestrian QB look like Tom Brady. I hope this does not continue.
September 6th, 2015 at 6:52 PM ^
I'll never forget Gary freakin Nova looking like Peyton Manning against us last year
September 6th, 2015 at 8:25 PM ^
Again, this is an actual coaching staff that we have now.
I know it's been awhile since we've had one, but things are different as you can tell by how the team kept responding on the road when taking a hit by a good team.
September 6th, 2015 at 9:15 PM ^
No TD before the half... that was... that was nice
September 6th, 2015 at 7:13 PM ^
Ya that's because we gave up 3rd after 3rd down play...
We didn't allow many 3rd down conversions against Utah and I doubt Oregon state will do much of anything against us.
They certainly won't run the football
September 6th, 2015 at 7:13 PM ^
Ya that's because we gave up 3rd after 3rd down play...
We didn't allow many 3rd down conversions against Utah and I doubt Oregon state will do much of anything against us.
They certainly won't run the football
September 6th, 2015 at 4:01 PM ^
14 to 17 points here in this one IMO
September 6th, 2015 at 4:36 PM ^
Pretty good guess. Starts as a 14 point favorite from what I can find.
September 6th, 2015 at 6:50 PM ^
I'm seeing 15 1/2.
September 6th, 2015 at 4:02 PM ^
Should be a nice baptism into college football...
September 6th, 2015 at 4:08 PM ^
I'd really like to see us teaching the rugby style tackling that's becoming the new fad (if we aren't).
September 6th, 2015 at 4:16 PM ^
I just want to see the offense hit a few of those big pass plays and see the defense get some pressure. It's not to play a Power 5 team to start the home schedule, especially when its a lower level one.
September 6th, 2015 at 4:16 PM ^
Yeah, they only put 26 points on #179 Weber State. Not really losing sleep over this one
September 6th, 2015 at 5:18 PM ^
Well lose some sleep. Michigan hasn't proven shit to take a P5 team lightly. Ridiculous to assume this will be a cakewalk.
September 6th, 2015 at 6:42 PM ^
Oregon State sucks. This will be like facing Rutgers. Oh shit.......
September 6th, 2015 at 8:28 PM ^
They're more like a Toledo... wait.
fack
September 6th, 2015 at 11:16 PM ^
Ya know what's Mgoblog-type funny? The guy before Stringer got negged for saying "Lose sleep" about Ore St, but String got all luv for saying basically the same thing cuz he was funny n shit about it...
Now that's some Mgoblog shit right there..
Feel me?
September 6th, 2015 at 4:25 PM ^
Great. I am sure they watched film on M for the past, oh I don't know, twenty years, and they just salivated while doing so. Yay.
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September 6th, 2015 at 5:51 PM ^
Too bad we have a brand new coaching staff.
September 6th, 2015 at 4:32 PM ^
A physical team. They have some speed, but I just can't see Michigan winning by fewer than 14 points. We are going to have success running the ball in this game also. I believe after this weekend that Utah is a complete football team that has a shot to win the PAC 12.
September 6th, 2015 at 4:49 PM ^
I see what you're saying but Utah will not win the Pac 12. Time will tell.
September 6th, 2015 at 6:07 PM ^
I think we can rule out Stanford now too.
September 6th, 2015 at 7:16 PM ^
Also Oregon just gave up 600 yards to an fcs team.
Utah should be in the mix as outside of UCLA they are the only team that plays defense
September 6th, 2015 at 7:39 PM ^
Yeah I'm not so sure they won't. Their biggest question mark is defending spread teams, but they ought to be able to score on anyone so I think they have the potential to hang even with the better spread teams they'll face. They beat USC and UCLA last year already, so I don't doubt they at least have the potential to beat them again this time. I think this is a better Utah team than what was already a solid squad in '14.