Logs conservative outing in win McCarthy was 7-for-8 passing for 60 yards during Saturday's 24-15 win against Penn State. He also had eight rushes for 34 yards. Impact McCarthy was on a leash as a passer in this decisive win for Michigan's dominant ground game. The 6-foot-3 junior logged just one passing attempt in the second half, though this was wiped off the board by a Penn State penalty. While he did log his second-most rushing attempts of any game this season, McCarthy was ultimately limited to less than 100 total yards for the first time this season. He also went without scoring a touchdown for the second week in a row, though he totaled 21 touchdowns over the first eight games of the year. Epect McCarthy to see significantly more passing opportunities during next week's game against Maryland. However, his usage in this pivotal conference matchup could foreshadow the Wolverines' offensive game plan against the archrival Buckeyes during the regular-season finale.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE