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Michigan 35, UNLV 7: Notes, quotes, and observations 

Chris Balasby:Chris Balas09/09/23

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Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) has been elite in two games for U-M. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Another week, another Michigan blowout of an overmatched opponent … this time, a 35-7 win over UNLV. The Wolverines’ defense dominated from start to finish minus two of its stars again in sophomore cornerback Will Johnson and junior safety Rod Moore (though Johnson played a few snaps in the first half). The Rebels were overmatched on that side of the ball, managing only 72 yards of offense against the first team U-M defense in just under three quarters, and were never a threat.

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