Michigan 59, Central Michigan 9: A comprehensive guide to our coverage
Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter of Michigan's 59-9 win over Central Michigan at Michigan Stadium Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com
Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.com
But his legs, and his shake, were just fine.
Gardner danced for two first-half touchdowns on the ground Saturday, and finished 10 of 15 for 162 yards through the air -- to go along with a pair of interceptions -- as No. 17 Michigan demolished visiting Central Michigan 59-9 in the 2013 season-opener at Michigan Stadium.
Michigan disposed of Central Michigan quite easily, and the countdown to the matchup under the lights with Notre Dame has officially begun. But before moving on to the Irish, let's look at what happened on Saturday against Central Michigan.
Post-Game Coverage
Michigan defensive end Matthew Godin goes head over heels against Central Michigan at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2013.
Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com
- Boxscore
- Game story: Devin Gardner racks up 3 touchdowns, Michigan defense dominant in 59-9 win over Central Michigan
- Photo Gallery: Images from the Michigan football team's dominating 59-9 win over Central Michigan
- Stock Report: Cam Gordon, play of safeties among Michigan's bright spots in 59-9 win over CMU
- Injury status of former AnnArbor.com player of the year Drake Johnson, Joe Reynolds unclear; Thomas Gordon will be back for Notre Dame
- Michigan students not thrilled, but show up for kickoff under new general admission policy
- Video: Instant analysis of Michigan's 59-9 victory over CMU; are they ready for Notre Dame?
In-Game coverage
- Live Blog: Check out the action as it happened from MLive.com Michigan football writers Nick Baumgardner and Josh Slagter
- Photo Gallery: Images from Michigan vs. Central Michigan game day tailgates
- Scenes from the Michigan football tailgates: Who sent in the Stormtroopers?
Pre-Game coverage
- Michigan senior safety Thomas Gordon suspended for opener due to 'violation of team rules'
- New Michigan football student general admission line draws sparse early crowd
- Pre-game prognostication: Devin Gardner and the downhill running game, how will it look? (with predictions)
- Beyond Football: What it takes to get Michigan Stadium ready for game day
- Pre-game mega guide
Pioneer Big Booster member Jim Gallagher installs cushions on seats at Michigan Stadium prior to the Wolverines' game vs. Central Michigan.
Patrick Record | AnnArbor.com
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Hailmary
Tue, Sep 3, 2013 : 12:46 a.m.
Come on Brady lets get the kinks out next week is for real.
Roncerz
Mon, Sep 2, 2013 : 3:20 p.m.
Big deal. U of M cracks me up. So what if you win big over a crummy little school team. What a joke. Play some real teams and win like that or win at all. Then you'd have something to be proud of. Give me a break....
Peggysue
Sun, Sep 1, 2013 : 4:01 p.m.
Glad they didn't run the score up, and remain classless .cant wait to see 59-0 Notre Dames win over Wal-mart wolverines. So glad they dropped your classless a--
Nick Danger
Sun, Sep 1, 2013 : 12:10 p.m.
Impressive win over powerhouse CMU.Next the Wolverines will travel to Dexter to take on the Dreadnaughts at Al Ritt Satdium
sharma saith
Sun, Sep 1, 2013 : noon
OT - as the man sez...cash or just coffee-time conversation /
OLDTIMER3
Sun, Sep 1, 2013 : 10:59 a.m.
They won't be so high and mighty against NOTRE DAME.
fspicer
Sun, Sep 1, 2013 : 9:49 a.m.
That photo is perfect!