**HAIL TO THE VICTORS** 2024 (and beyond) Michigan Wolverines

[ktd1976]

Re: **HAIL TO THE VICTORS** 2024 (and beyond) Michigan Wolverines

#1 WOLVERINES BEAT NORTHWESTERN 48-14, SETTING UP EPIC SHOWDOWN WITH OHIO STATE

Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan Wolverines
Nov 23, 2024 1 2 3 4 F NW (3-8) 0 7 0 7 14 #1 MICH (11-0) 21 13 14 0 48 Top Performers PASS: Alex Orji - 17/28, 241 Yards, TD, INT RUSH: Donovan Edwards - 22 Rush, 157 Yards, 2 TD REC: Fredrick Moore - 3 Rec, 82 Yards, TD	Team Stats Comparison NW MICH First Downs 11 29 3rd Down Efficiency 3-11 7-12 4th Down Efficiency 0-0 1-1 Total Offense 209 522 Passing Yards 166 241 Rushing Yards 43 281 Penalties-Penalty Yards 3-15 4-25 Turnovers 2 1 Time of Possession 22:26 337:34

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The Wolverines throttled Northwestern on Saturday, 48-14, improving to 11-0, 8-0 in the Big Ten. Donovan Edwards led the way yet again, wiht 157 yards and 2 touchdowns in 22 carries. Edwards has firmly established himself as the front runner for the Heisman Trophy. Alex Orjo added 241 yards through the air. Fredrick Moore caught three passes for 82 yards and a touchdown.

Defensively, the Wolverines held the Wildcats to just 209 yards of offense. Makari Paige, and Will Johnson had interceptions. Kenneth Grant had a sack.

The win sets up a huge showdown next week in Columbus, between the Wolverines, and the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Buckeyes are 10-1 on the season, 7-1 in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes are tied for second with Penn State, and Oregon. A Michigan win guarantees them a spot in the Big Ten Championship game. A loss by Ohio State all but eliminates them from the Big Ten Championship game. A Buckeye win could potentially create a 4 team tie atop the Conference. #7 Penn State is at home against Maryland, while #6 Oregon hosts the Washington Huskies.

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[ktd1976]

Re: **HAIL TO THE VICTORS** 2024 (and beyond) Michigan Wolverines

MICHIGAN WINS "THE GAME" IN COLUMBUS 42-35

Michigan Wolverines at Ohio State Buckeyes
Nov 30, 2024 1 2 3 4 F #1 MICH (12-0) 7 21 7 7 42 #4 OSU (10-1) 0 21 0 14 35 Top Performers PASS: Alex Orji - 20/24, 323 Yards, 2 TD, INT RUSH: Donovan Edwards - 21 Rush, 190 Yards, 2 TD REC: Semaj Morgan - 9 Rec, 173 Yards, TD	Team Stats Comparison MICH OSU First Downs 28 21 3rd Down Efficiency 8-11 5-10 4th Down Efficiency 1-2 1-1 Total Offense 571 420 Passing Yards 323 382 Rushing Yards 248 38 Penalties-Penalty Yards 1-5 2-15 Turnovers 1 1 Time of Possession 33:27 26:33

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It's a rivalry that dates back to 1897. It's known simply as "The Game" And for the fourth straight season, the Michigan Wolverines have won "The Game".

The Wolverines survived a furious 4th quarter Ohio State comeback attempt, to prevail 42-35. Trailing by that score, the Buckeyes drove down the field, but Makari Paige intercepted a Will Howard pass in the endzone, thwarting the comeback.

Michigan jumped out to a 28-7 lead with just over 2 minutes left in the first half. But the Buckeyes got a quick touchdown, then got the ball back on an interception on the first play of Michigan's ensuing possession. Another touchdown, and the lead was cut to 28-21 at halftime.

A Kalel Mullings touchdown run late in the third quarter put the Wolverines up 35-21. But the Buckeyes scored early in the 4th, to cut the lead back down to 7. Michigan went back up by 14 on a Marlin Klein 12 yard touchdown reception with 7:59 left in the game. But Ohio State cut the lead back to 7 with 3:30 left. Following a missed field goal, the Buckeyes got the ball back, and marched down the field, before Paige's interception.

Michigan finished the game with 571 total yards of offense, including 190 yards on 21 carries from Heisman candidate Donovan Edwards, who left the game several times with an apparent chest injury. QB Alex Orji threw for 323 yards, and a pair of touchdowns. Will Howared threw 4 touchdown passes for the Buckeyes. Ohio State only managed 38 yards on the ground.

With the win, the Wolverines finish the regular season undefeated, 12-0, 9-0 in the Big Ten. They will head to the Big Ten Championship game against the Oregon Ducks in two weeks (Devember 14th). Michigan beat Oregon 24-11 at home earlier in the season. Both the Wolverines, and the Ducks are likely headed to the College Football Playoff, but the winner will get one of the four first round byes.
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[ktd1976]

Re: **HAIL TO THE VICTORS** 2024 (and beyond) Michigan Wolverines

FOUR PEAT. MICHIGAN BEATS OREGON 34-26 IN BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Oregon Ducks at Michigan Wolverines
Dec 14, 2024 1 2 3 4 F #5 ORE (11-2) 0 6 7 13 26 #1 MICH (13-0) 3 21 3 7 34 Top Performers PASS: Alex Orji - 19/33, 231 Yards, 2 TD, 1 INT RUSH: Donovan Edwards - 30 Rush, 159 Yards, 2 TD REC: Colston Loveland - 4 Rec, 64 Yards, TD	Team Stats Comparison ORE MICH First Downs 12 25 3rd Down Efficiency 4-12 6-14 4th Down Efficiency 0-0 0-0 Total Offense 276 408 Passing Yards 343 231 Rushing Yards -67 177 Penalties-Penalty Yards 4-22 4-25 Turnovers 1 1 Time of Possession 23:24 36:36

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The Michigan Wolverines captured their fourth straight Big Ten Championship, with a 34-26 win over the Oregon Ducks. Michigan outgained the Ducks 408 to 276. The Wolverines controlled the ball for more than 13 minutes longer than the Ducks. Donovan Edwards carried the load again, gaining 159 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Michigan led 24-6 at halftime. Oregon made it a game in the second half, closing the gap to 27-20 early in the fourth quarter. Michigan scored to go up 34-20 with about 3 minutes left, but Oregon came right back on a 47 yard touchdown pass, to cut the lead to 34-26. Oregon attempted to mount a drive late in the game to tie the game, but Makari Paige, for the second consecutive game, came up with a drive ending, game sealing interception.

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
CONF USA: Liberty 45 Middle Tennessee St 24
BIG 12: West Virginia 24 Texas Tech 17
MAC: Central Michigan 41 Western Michigan 28
Sun Belt: Texas State 42 Coastal Carolina 35
AAC: North Texas 17 UNLV 9
SEC: Georgia 31 Alabama 27
Mountain West: Boise State 37 UNLV 14
ACC: Florida State 35 NC State 34

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[MLBooty]

Re: **HAIL TO THE VICTORS** 2024 (and beyond) Michigan Wolverines

Just here to say you're doing a great job on this dynasty, love the story telling.

Are you just using the arena here to track stats or do you have your own tracking? Constantly trying to optimize for best and easiest dynasty stat tracking.

[ktd1976]

Re: **HAIL TO THE VICTORS** 2024 (and beyond) Michigan Wolverines

Just here to say you're doing a great job on this dynasty, love the story telling.

Are you just using the arena here to track stats or do you have your own tracking? Constantly trying to optimize for best and easiest dynasty stat tracking.

Thank you. Much appreciated. Most everything I track is done so on google sheets. Google sheets allows you to share a document either via link, or by embedding via a HTML code. SO, what I do, is I create an entry on the Arena/Dynasty section of Operationsports, then embed the individual sheet in that entry.

Then, I only have to update the google sheet, and it automatically publishes the changes to the entry that was made on the Arena/Dynasty. So I don't have to create a new entry on Op Sports each time I update the standings, or stats, or schedule.

Then I simply put a link to each individual page (standings/stats, etc) each time I post an article in the forums.

Even the box scores for my games are done on Google sheets, though I did use the Dynasty tables here at Operation sports as a basis for the design of my sheets.

I've got it down to almost a science, where it takes me about a half hour after every game, to update the google sheets for standings, stats, schedule, and the various polls/rankings.

Here shortly, I will add tables for the playoff tree, and bowl games.

[ktd1976]

Re: **HAIL TO THE VICTORS** 2024 (and beyond) Michigan Wolverines

2024 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF FIRST ROUND RECAP

NOTRE DAME 45 LIBERTY 31
In the first game, 5 seed Notre Dame defeated 12 seed Liberty 45-31. Irish QB Riley Leonard threw for 347 yards and 4 touchdowns in the win. Gi'Bran Paybe rushed for 89 yards. Beau Collins caught 8 passes for 124 Yards, and 2 Touchdowns. Notre Dame moves on to face #4 seed West Virginia, in the Sugar Bowl.

ALABAMA 38 OHIO STATE 35
The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 38-35. Jalen Milroe tossed four touchdown passes, and added another on the ground. Kendrick Law caught 5 passes for 146 yards and 3 touchdowns. Alabama moves on to face #1 seed Michigan in the Rose Bowl. It is a rematch of last year's Semi-final game, which also happened in the Rose Bowl.


TEXAS 31 CLEMSON 28
Texas defeated Clemson 31-28, despite being outgained 419 to 209. Texas forced six Clemson turnovers, QB Quinn Ewers had a passing, and rushing touchdown in the win. Texas moves on to the Peach Bowl against #3 seed Florida State.

OREGON 24 PENN STATE 17
Dillon Gabriel threw for 252 yards, and a touchdown, leading Oregon to a 24-17 win over Big Ten rival Penn State. Jordan James and Noah Wittingham had rushing touchdowns. With the win, Oregon will face #2 seed Georgia in the Fiesta Bowl.

[ktd1976]

Re: **HAIL TO THE VICTORS** 2024 (and beyond) Michigan Wolverines

#1 MICHIGAN BEATS #6 ALABAMA 41-31 TO ADVANCE TO CFP SEMIFINALS

Alabama Crimson Tide at Michigan Wolverines
Dec 24, 2024 1 2 3 4 F #6 ALA (12-3) 3 7 7 14 31 #1 MICH (14-0) 14 10 7 10 41 Top Performers PASS: Alex Orji - 23/33, 294 Yards, 3 TD RUSH: Donovan Edwards - 19 Rush, 113 Yards, TD REC: Colston Loveland - 9 Rec, 98 Yards, 2 TD	Team Stats Comparison ALA MICH First Downs 19 25 3rd Down Efficiency 4-10 8-15 4th Down Efficiency 0-0 2-2 Total Offense 396 471 Passing Yards 271 294 Rushing Yards 118 177 Penalties-Penalty Yards 2-23 5-30 Turnovers 2 0 Time of Possession 23:40 36:20

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Alex Orji tossed three touchdown passes, leading the #1 ranked Wolverines past the #6 ranked Crimson Tide 41-31 in the second round of the CFP. Donovan Edwards added 113 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Colston Loveland caught 9 passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns, and Semaj Morgan added 7 catches for 129 yards and a score.

Defensively, Ernest Hausmann recorded 11 tackles, and a forced fumble, and Will Johnson got his 7th interception of the season, returning it for a touchdown.

With the win, the Wolverines advance to the College Football Playoff Semi-Finals against Notre Dame (14-0). The Irish beat West Virginia 35-14. The other Semi-final game will be between #2 seed Georgia (14-0) and #3 seed Florida State (12-2).
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[ktd1976]

Re: **HAIL TO THE VICTORS** 2024 (and beyond) Michigan Wolverines

MICHIGAN ADVANCES TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WITH 41-24 WIN OVER NOTRE DAME

Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan Wolverines
Jan 10, 2025 1 2 3 4 F #2 ND (14-1) 0 10 7 7 24 #1 MICH (15-0) 14 6 11 10 41 Top Performers PASS: Alex Orji - 18/31, 356 Yards, 2 TD, INT RUSH: Donovan Edwards - 23 Rush, 99 Yards, TD REC: Semaj Morgan - 4 Rec, 108 Yards, TD	Team Stats Comparison ND MICH First Downs 15 20 3rd Down Efficiency 3-11 7-14 4th Down Efficiency 0-0 1-1 Total Offense 335 460 Passing Yards 277 356 Rushing Yards 58 104 Penalties-Penalty Yards 1-10 6-25 Turnovers 1 1 Time of Possession 27:57 32:03

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Michigan is headed back to the National Championship game. The Wolverines defeated the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame 41-24, to advance to the title game. Quarterback Alex Orji threw for 356 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Semaj Morgan caught 4 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown. Fredrick Moore also had a touchdown reception.

On Defense, Makari Paige had 8 tackles, and a pick 6. DT Mason Graham added 7 tackles, 4 TFL, and 1.5 sacks. The Wolverines held the Irish to just 58 yards rushing, and 335 yards of offense.

Michigan will face the undefeated Georgia Bulldogs (15-0) in the National Championship game on January 20th. Georgia defeated FLorida State 38-17 in the other semi-final game.

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[ktd1976]

Re: **HAIL TO THE VICTORS** 2024 (and beyond) Michigan Wolverines

SWEET REPEAT!!!! MICHIGAN BEATS GEORGIA 30-23

Georgia Bulldogs at Michigan Wolverines
Jan 20, 2025 1 2 3 4 F #3 UGA (15-1) 0 6 7 10 23 #1 MICH (16-0) 14 10 3 3 30 Top Performers PASS: Alex Orji - 23/32, 275 Yards, 2 TD RUSH: Donovan Edwards - 24 Rush, 106 Yards, TD REC: Tyler Morris - 7 Rec, 93 Yards, TD	Team Stats Comparison UGA MICH First Downs 15 24 3rd Down Efficiency 4-11 6-14 4th Down Efficiency 0-0 1-1 Total Offense 331 402 Passing Yards 266 275 Rushing Yards 65 127 Penalties-Penalty Yards 3-29 1-5 Turnovers 0 0 Time of Possession 27:19 32:41

MICHIGAN 30 GEORGIA 23 BOX SCORE

The Michigan Wolverines won their second consecutive National Championship, beating the Georgia Bulldogs 30-23. Ale Orji threw for 275 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Donovan Edwards rushed for 106 yards, and a touchdown. Tyler Morris caught seven passes for 93 yards, and a touchdown.

The Wolverines were paced by Makari Paige, with 10 tackles. Rod Moore added 9 tackles. Mason Graham had 5 tackles (4 for a loss) and a sack.

For the Bulldogs, Carson Beck threw for 266 yards in the loss.
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[redsox907]

Re: **HAIL TO THE VICTORS** 2024 (and beyond) Michigan Wolverines

grats on going back to back with Michigan. They made a run in the 4th, good job holding on for the win.

But screw Rod Moore. He ended my Trojans 2024 playoffs in the semis lol

[WWF80sKid]

Re: **HAIL TO THE VICTORS** 2024 (and beyond) Michigan Wolverines

Awesome man. In my dynasty the first Natty I won was against Georgia too. On a blocked XP to win.

Go Blue!

[ktd1976]

Re: **HAIL TO THE VICTORS** 2024 (and beyond) Michigan Wolverines

grats on going back to back with Michigan. They made a run in the 4th, good job holding on for the win.

But screw Rod Moore. He ended my Trojans 2024 playoffs in the semis lol

Awesome man. In my dynasty the first Natty I won was against Georgia too. On a blocked XP to win.

Go Blue!

Thank you to you both for following. Gonna be a bit of a delay between year one, and year two, as I am going to combine this with my Detroit Lions Franchise that I just began playing. I made a thread in these forums (username KDUTCH98). I use separate usernames to keep things more organized. I will put a link to that forum page in subsequent posts in this one.

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