Michigan Football: 3 takeaways from blowout win over Colorado State

1. Cade McNamara didn’t separate himself

Whether this was because of the play-calling or the actual play on the field itself, or both, Cade McNamara didn’t do what he wanted to do: separate himself from JJ McCarthy as QB1.

Jim Harbaugh made the announcement this week that McNamara would start the opener against Colorado State and McCarthy would get the nod in Week 2 against Hawaii. He would then make a decision on his starter moving forward after those two games.

Well, if you’re Team Cade, you have to feel uneasy about today’s performance.

Cade didn’t look horrible, but he also didn’t look very good. He was missing some easy throws and finished just 9-for-18 with 136 yards and a touchdown. It just wasn’t what you wanted to see if you’re hoping for Cade to be the starter because he answered no questions and created no separation for himself in the battle for the job.

We’ll see if McCarthy is able to win the job in Week 2 against Hawaii because right now, it looks like his to lose.