University of Michigan and University of Cincinnati got an early warmup for their fall seasons, meeting up in Ohio on a very warm day.
Michigan controlled the pace of the game nicely with sophomore wing Tommy Hamann finding plenty of space and scoring four tries on the day as Michigan ran out 61-5 winners.
New Head Coach Christian Mentzer, who has taken over from Matt Trenary, who is now Director of Developemnt, was happy with the start.
"This team has been working hard for two weeks in preparation for this game," said Mentzer. "While there are many things we need to improve, the heart and intensity our guys displayed is something we can be proud of. Respect to Cincinnati for being such gracious hosts."
Captain Thomas Hendricks's Wolverines got on the board early with a break from inside center Luke Zana. Cincinnati answered and kept it close through most of the first half. But a try from wing Justin Ladd, converted by scrumhalf Max Rector, and a penalty also from Rector made it 15-5 late in the first half.
