Aug 31, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Kalel Mullings (20) runs the ball against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Reactions: Social media reacts to Michigan football's performance against Fresno State

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By Trent Knoop | Last updated Aug 31, 2024 10:57 PM ET

It wasn't the greatest start for Michigan football on Saturday night. The Wolverines did get to 1-0 in the young season after taking down Fresno State, 30-10. But the Wolverines' offense was rather lackluster and Michigan needed a strong finish in the fourth quarter to defeat the veteran Fresno State squad.

Davis Warren drew the start for Michigan and was so-so on Saturday. He managed the game well, he did throw one interception, but also combated it with a big drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Colston Loveland.

The Michigan defense did its job. Both Zeke Berry and Will Johnson came away with interceptions. Johnson called 'game' after taking an 86-yard interception back to the house. Michigan has some things to work on before next week's tilt against Texas in Ann Arbor.

Here are some reactions from Michigan's win against Fresno State.

Zeke Berry started things off with an interception on Fresno State's first drive of the game.

The Zeke Berry hype was always real pic.twitter.com/NYkeDIZ2sG
— Josh Henschke (@JoshHenschke) August 31, 2024

time‼️

Zeke Berry gets the @UMichFootball INT on the third play of the game.#B1GFootball on NBC pic.twitter.com/w1R4oxHKky
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) August 31, 2024

Davis Warren drew the start, but Alex Orji capitalizes with his first career touchdown pass to Donovan Edwards.

Orji Edwards@AlexORJ1 gets his first career @UMichFootball TD pass on his first snap of the season.#B1GFootball on NBC pic.twitter.com/zzxSENv82f
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) August 31, 2024

Not a great start for the Michigan offense in the first half

Fewest yards/play for Michigan in 1st half in last 10 seasons:
2.42 vs South Carolina 1/1/2018
2.44 vs Florida St 12/30/2016
3.30 vs Fresno St tonight
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) September 1, 2024

The former Michigan lineman is high on Colston Loveland

Colston Loveland is so good
— Graham Glasgow (@gglasgow61) September 1, 2024

Loveland kept coming through for Michigan

8 catches, 87 yards, 1 TD (with first-time QBs) for Colston Loveland tonight.

TE1
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) September 1, 2024

Will Johnson called game after taking an 86-yard INT to the house

BEST CB IN THE COUNTRY! BALL DON'T LIE!!!
— Brandon Knapp (@BKnappBlogs) September 1, 2024

Will Johnson just put this one out of reach.

The star @UMichFootball DB returns the INT 8️⃣6️⃣ yards #B1GFootball on NBC pic.twitter.com/BL1khAkZHf
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 1, 2024

SI's Pat Forde

Michigan. Meh.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) September 1, 2024

Michigan is 1-0

Won the opener!#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/FeupA5bSnY
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) September 1, 2024

Michigan continues to win

Michigan has now won 29 consecutive regular-season games. This is the most in Big Ten conference history.
— Alejandro Zúñiga (@ByAZuniga) September 1, 2024

Jordan Strack

Nice 3 TD win for Michigan. Never a doubt. Moving on to Texas.
— Jordan Strack (@JordanStrack) September 1, 2024

John U. Bacon

All in all, I suppose, about what you'd expect:
Strong D, mediocre offense, 30-10 victory.
Bo always said the team improves most from first to second week. With Texas (52-0 vs. Col St) in AA next week, UM will need that jump.
— John U. Bacon (@Johnubacon) September 1, 2024

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