WOLVERINESMichigan 40, Middle Tennessee State 21The Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh lets the line judge know he's not happy with a non-call on an apparent facemask violation against Michigan punt returner Ronnie Bell in the fourth quaerter. The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders 40-21 in an error-filled performance that was, nonetheless, good enough for a victory in the 2019 season opener at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, August 30, 2019.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Shea Patterson runs the ball up the middle on the first play from scrimmage, but fumbles the ball away on the play in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMiddle Tennessee safety Gregory Grate Jr. forces a fumble by Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson on the first play from scrimmage. Middle Tennessee recovered, leading to the first touchdown of the game.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Shea Patterson fumbles the ball on the first play of the game. Middle Tennessee recovered and scored a touchdown on the ensuing drive.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMiddle Tennessee cornerback Desmond Anderson (25) and cornerback Darius McClendon (34) pounce on a fumble by Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) on the first play from scrimmage in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh looks away from the field after the Wolverines failed to convert on a third down in the second quarter during the season opener against Middle Tennessee State on August 31, 2019, at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won, 40-21.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Shea Patterson reacts after fumbling away the football on the first play from scrimmage in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsA Michigan fan looks glum after QB Shea Patterson fumbled the ball away on the first play from scrimmage, leading to a quick Middle Tennessee touchdown drive.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell can't complete this catch in the end zone while under pressure from Middle Tennessee safety Gregory Grate Jr. in the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Tarik Black falls to the ground catching a touchdown pass in the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsA potential touchdown pass bounces off the fingers of Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell late in the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsA potential touchdown pass bounces off the fingers of Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell late in the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Mike Sainristil can't haul in a pass in the end zone while under pressure from Middle Tennessee safety Decorian Patterson in the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Shea Patterson and head coach Jim Harbaugh watch the replay after Patterson fumbled the ball on the first play of the game.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Mike Sainristil runs the ball in the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass in the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Zach Charbonnet runs the ball away from Middle Tennessee defensive end Jorden Starling in the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Shea Patterson runs the ball in the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Tarik Black tries to run the ball while being dragged to the ground by Middle Tennessee safety Reed Blankenship in the first quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive back Ambry Thomas intercepts a pass intended for Middle Tennessee running back Brad Anderson in the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive back Ambry Thomas intercepts a pass intended for Middle Tennessee running back Brad Anderson in the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Christian Turner runs the ball away from Middle Tennessee linebacker DQ Thomas in the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh looks away from the field after the Wolverines failed to convert on a third down in the second quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsAll alone in the end zone, Michigan wide receiver Tarik Black hauls in a touchdown pass from Shea Patterson to give the Wolverines a 10-7 lead, after the extra point, in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Shea Patterson runs away from defenders in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan linebacker Jordan Glasgow sacks Middle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Zach Charbonnet rushes for a first down in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Christian Turner tries to stay inbounds while running for a first down in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive lineman Michael Danna pressures Middle Tennessee State quarterback Asher O'Hara to throw an incomplete pass out of his own end zone in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsAfter breaking tackles, Middle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara leaves Michigan linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) and Kwity Paye (19) sprawling on the turf as he races to paydirt and the game's first touchdown in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan place kicker Jake Moody boots the first of two first half field goals in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan coach Jim Harbaugh fires up his players, including captain Ben Bredeson (74) before the game.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive linemen Kwity Paye (19) and Carlo Kemp (2) pressure Middle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey looks for room to run after catching a screen pass in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMiddle Tennessee punter Kyle Ulbrich boots one out of his own end zone in the first quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMiddle Tennessee players react after recovering a fumbled punt by Michigan's Lavert Hill in the second quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan linebacker Josh Uche hits Middle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara as he throws a complete pass in the second quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive back Brad Hawkins knocks Middle Tennessee wide receiver Jocquez Bruce out of bounds at the goal line in the second quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive back Vincent Gray tackles Middle Tennessee wide receiver Tyrese Johnson for a loss near the goal line in the second quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh walks past offensive play cards being signaled to the Wolverines in the third quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey runs the ball in the third quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey celebrates as he runs the ball into the end zone in the third quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey jumps into the arms of running back Ben VanSumeren after McCaffrey ran for a touchdown in the third quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan linebacker Josh Uche tries to block a pass by Middle Tennessee quarterback Chase Cunningham in the fourth quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Zach Charbonnet slips out of the grasp of Middle Tennessee safety Jovante Moffatt during a fourth-quarter run.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive lineman Carlo Kemp signals safety to a referee who did not agree after Michigan pushed Middle Tennessee into the end zone in the fourth quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts after what he thought was a facemask penalty wasn't called in the fourth quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts after what he thought was a facemask penalty wasn't called in the fourth quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell tries to run around Middle Tennessee safety Jovante Moffatt in the fourth quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMiddle Tennessee wide receiver CJ Windham can't complete this fourth-quarter catch while under pressure from Michigan defensive backs Vincent Gray (31) and Brad Hawkins (20).David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson sacks Middle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara in the fourth quarter. Offsetting penalties led to the play being negated.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Joe Milton runs the ball in the fourth quarter.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Shea Patterson high-fives the fans while walking up the tunnel after the game.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan men's basketball coach Juwan Howard walks the sidelines before the game.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh tosses the ball to quarterback Shea Patterson during pregame warmups.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Shea Patterson warms up before Saturday's season opener against Middle Tennessee.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones walks the field in a boot during pregame warmups.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan tight end Nick Eubanks catches the ball during pregame warmups.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive back Josh Metellus carries in the title belt of welterweight world champion Tony Harrison, who was an honorary captain for the game.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh waves to the fans while walking into the stadium with the team before the game.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan linebacker and captain Khaleke Hudson high-fives fans as he jogs up the tunnel after early pregame warm-ups.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Shea Patterson walks into the stadium with the rest of the team.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan linebacker Michael Barrett high-fives fans as he heads up the tunnel after warm-ups.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan sophomore quarterback Joe Milton looks on during warm-ups.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan tight end Nick Eubanks, left, and wide receiver Tarik Black wait for passes to be thrown their way during warm-ups.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan freshman running back Zach Charbonnet, left, and sophomore running back Hassan Haskins walk off the field after early pregame warm-ups.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive back Gemon Green high fives fans as he jogs up the tunnel after early pregame warmups.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsNew Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard drew a lot of attention from fans while walking on the sidelines before the game.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan freshman running back Zach Charbonnet runs through a huge hole in the Middle Tennessee defensive line. *** The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders 40-21 in an error-filled performance that was, nonetheless good enough for a victory in the 2019 season opener at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Photos taken on Saturday, August 30, 2019. (John T. Greilick, The Detroit News)John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Shea Patterson looks for a receiver while getting a little protection from the offensive line.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson celebrates after making a tackle for loss in the second half.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, who was in warm up gear and did not play, hugs running back Tru Wilson before the game.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson high-fives defensive line coach Shaun Nua after making a tackle for loss in the second half.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMiddle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara scoops up a fumbled snap during the second half. He recovered the ball, but would be tackled for a big loss on the play.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan linebacker Josh Uche sacks Middle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara after O'Hara mishandled a shotgun snap during the second half.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsThe Michigan cheerleaders entertain during the second half.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive back Lavert Hill lets an almost certain pick-six interception bounce off his hands in the second half. Hill also fumbled a punt for a Michigan turnover.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive back Lavert Hill buries his helmet in his hands, distraught after letting an almost certain pick-six interception bounce off his hands in the second half. Hill also fumbled a punt for a Michigan turnover.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh wants a holding call in the second half.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMiddle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara throws an incomplete pass out of his own endzone.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey scampers into the end zone for a third-quarter touchdown.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan's Ronnie Bell returns a punt deep in Middle Tennessee's territory in the fourth quaerter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh lets the line judge know he's not happy with a non-call on an apparent facemask violation against Michigan punt returner Ronnie Bell in the fourth quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh lets the line judge know he's not happy with a non-call on an apparent facemask violation against Michigan punt returner Ronnie Bell in the fourth quaerter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan head coach Jim Harbaugh seems to be contemplating the meaning of the illustrated play cards behind him.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan running back Ben VanSumeren tumbles into the end zone after breaking through the Middle Tennessee defense for a one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quaerter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson tackles Middle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara in the fourth quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson tackles Middle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara in the fourth quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson tackles Middle Tennessee quarterback Asher O'Hara in the fourth quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMiddle Tennessee wide receiver Jimmy Marshall hauls in a pass between Michigan defensive backs J'Marick Woods (26) and Jaylen Kelly-Powell (16) before breaking away for a long touchdown in the fourth quarter.John T. Greilick, Detroit NewsMichigan offensive linemen Cesar Ruiz (51) and Chuck Filiaga high five fans while heading up the tunnel after their 40-21 victory.John T. Greilick, Detroit News