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This defeat was particularly egregious not only because of the context but also due to Michigan's glaring offensive struggles. Despite being held to only 19 points, Michigan's offense was almost abysmal. The team recorded merely 75 passing yards, with the backup quarterback, Alex Orgy, contributing a meager 2 yards through the air after coming in for an injured player. Michigan’s ground game was equally unimpressive, averaging just 2.3 yards on 51 rushing attempts—even with a 24-yard run skewing the statistics.