with polls: Grade the Wolverines: Your chance to rate Michigan's performance against Illinois

By Pete Cunningham Sports Director

Posted on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 : 6:50 p.m.

Michigan defense tackles Illinois running back Donovonn Young in the second quarter on Saturday.

Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com

The Michigan football team improved to 2-0 in Big Ten play with a 45-0 win over Illinois on Saturday.

Michigan football writer Kyle Meinke passed out grades and -- surprise, surprise -- almost everyone made the honor roll.

Now it's your chance to grade the Wolverines.

Offense

Denard Robinson ran wild and was efficient in the passing game. Michigan scored early and often and was able to have its way with the Fighting Illini basically from start to finish.

Defense

Led by linebacker Jake Ryan's 11 tackles 1.5 sacks and 3.5 tackles Michigan beat up Illinois and walked away with a shutout.

Special Teams

When the other team only kicks off once, it's hard to get a gauge on the kick return game. Brendan Gibbons was solid once again and Michigan returned three punts for 56 yards.

Coaching

Tough to criticize the guys making the decisions when the team wins 45-0...or is it?

Overall

Put it all together, and what do you get?

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