PFF Grades & Snap Counts for Michigan vs. Fresno State

Michigan football got its 23rd-straight home victory in Week 1, defeating Fresno State 30-10.

While the visitors pulled within six points midway through the fourth quarter, Sherrone Moore’s squad responded with two quick touchdowns.

Take a look at the PFF grades and snap counts for 43 players who saw the field on offense and defense. 👇

Week 1 PFF Grades and Snap Counts for Michigan

Offense

Quarterback

Davis Warren: 69.7, 53 of 62 offensive snaps

Alex Orji: 65.2, 9

The Wolverines did not publicly reveal their plans under center after holding a training camp battle at the position. Fans got an answer to their questions in Week 1 as Davis Warren saw the majority of the action. He completed 15-of-25 pass attempts, throwing for 118 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Alex Orji saw limited action, completing one of just two pass attempts for a three-yard touchdown pass to Donovan Edwards. He added 32 rushing yards on five carries.

Running Back

Donovan Edwards: 60.4, 34

Kalel Mullings: 70.2, 30

Donovan Edwards had a slow start to the 2024 season in Week 1. He accounted for just 27 total yards on 11 carries and two receptions, however, he did find the endzone once. Kalel Mullings picked up the slack in the running game, rushing for 92 yards on 15 carries.

Wide Receiver

Tyler Morris: 57.9, 54

Semaj Morgan: 65.1, 35

Kendrick Bell: 61.9, 30

Peyton O’Leary: 46.5, 26

C.J. Charleston: 56.7, 6

Fredrick Moore: 57.5, 3

The wide receiver room was one of the biggest question marks entering the season. The early results were not great as the group combined for just six receptions and 34 yards.

Tight End

Colston Loveland: 89.4, 46

Max Bredeson: 53.1, 25

Marlin Klein: 53.9, 18

Loveland lived up to his status as a preseason All-American as he was Michigan’s best offensive player in Week 1. He recorded eight receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown.

Offensive Line

Myles Hinton: 73.2, 62

Giovanni El-Hadi: 65.0, 62

Evan Link: 64.9, 62

Josh Priebe: 63.0, 62

Dominick Giudice: 64.5, 49

Greg Crippen: 55.2, 13

Andrew Gentry: 60.3, 3

Myles Hinton, Giovanni El-Hadi and Josh Priebe entered the season locked into their starting roles. Evan Link and Dominick Giudice won the starting jobs at right tackle and center, respectively. While the former played all 62 snaps, the latter was replaced by Greg Crippen for 13 snaps.

Defense

Edge Rusher

Josaiah Stewart: 91.3, 37

Derrick Moore: 90.9, 37

Cameron Brandt: 66.8, 22

TJ Guy: 61.6, 22

Josaiah Stewart had a big game with five solo tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. Derrick Moore’s impact exceeded his statline, however, he did record three total tackles, two of which were solo tackles.

Defensive Tackle

Mason Graham: 61.3, 46

Kenneth Grant: 58.2, 41

Rayshaun Benny” 79.8, 23

Ike Iwunnah: 67.0, 4

Trey Pierce: 58.9, 3

Enow Etta: 59.5, 2

Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant both entered the season as projected first-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, was Rayshaun Benny who stole the show in Week 1, recording five total tackles, two solo tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sacks.

Linebacker

Ernest Hausmann: 64.1, 50

Jaishawn Barham: 59.7, 47

Jimmy Rolder: 58.5, 21

Michigan’s linebacker unit was solid in Week 1, but will need to be more impressive going forward. They combined for eight total tackles, four of which were solo tackles, and 1.0 tackles for loss.

Defensive Backs

Will Johnson: 75.0, 43

Jyaire Hill: 71.6, 42

Zeke Berry: 69.1, 42

Makari Paige: 66.8, 41

Quinten Johnson: 68.9, 36

Aamir Hall: 65.4, 28

Wesley Walker: 68.9, 25

Brandyn Hillman: 64.0, 16

Ja’Den McBurrows: 52.6, 16

Myles Pollard: 62.5, 5

Will Johnson got off to a strong start as he looks to be named an All-American for the second consecutive season. He recorded three total tackles, two of which were solo tackles, an interception which he returned for an 86-yard touchdown and a pass defended. Zeke Berry also picked off a pass, while Jyaire Hill and Ja’Den McBurrows each recorded one pass defended.

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