Michigan beats East Carolina handily in season opener 30-3

The Michigan Wolverines won their opening tilt at The Big House 30-3 against the East Carolina Pirates on Saturday afternoon. Here are key takeaways from the game.

McCarthy, Wilson, and Michigan's passing game shine
East Carolina did their best to shut down Michigan's rushing attack and their plan looked to challenge J.J. McCarthy and the Wolverines passing offense. This plan failed and McCarthy was dynamite. McCarthy was accurate from every quadrant of the field and showed he has great arm strength as well as great touch. His rapport with receiver Roman Wilson was notable to the tune of six receptions for 78 yards and three touchdowns. Overall, McCarthy was 26-of-30 for 280 yards and three touchdowns. Other targets fared well including Cornelius Johnson with five receptions for 71 yards and Colston Loveland with four receptions for 57 yards.

This very well could be the start of a Heisman campaign for McCarthy. Michigan has plenty of receiving weapons and a more than capable dual-threat quarterback on a team that could push for a National Championship...

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