After getting beatdown by USC, Michigan needed a get-right game in a major way against Washington and that's exactly what they got. The Wolverines rallied at home and picked up a big 24-7 win over a good and usually-explosive Huskies team. Freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood played his best game as a Wolverines, the offensive game plan ramped up as the game went on, and Wink Martindale's defense showed up and kept Washington's dangerous offensive trio of quarterback Demond Williams, running back Jonah Coleman and wide receiver Denzel Boston in check.

When the dust settled, Michigan had several highly-graded players according to Pro Football Focus. Today, we'll take a look at the offensive players who shined and discuss what they need to look like against Michigan State this weekend.

1. Bryce Underwood - 85.7

As we've moved beyond the midpoint of the season, Underwood is no longer a brand new, fresh faced rookie. He's got seven games of experience under his belt and he needs to play like it. Against Washington, he did.

The former No. 1 overall recruit was Michigan's highest graded offensive player according to PFF and for good reason. He finished 21-of-27 for 230 yards and two touchdowns. He also picked up 25 yards on the ground and had a nice scramble of 17 yards. All in all, he was incredibly efficient and looked like a young quarterback figuring it out. 

Against Michigan State, which is obviously at night, on the road and against a heated rival, he needs to be as good or better. The arm talent and athleticism is always obvious, but being smart with the ball, making the right throws in terms of fast balls versus soft, layered tosses and knowing when to tuck it and go are all a part of becoming a complete quarterback. He has done all of those things perfectly at times, but not every single time. 

Michigan is favored by around two touchdowns against the Spartans, so they're expected to be quite a bit better at just about every position, but Underwood still needs to play well. Whether he's finding tight ends all over the field like he did against Washington, or trying to get the wide receivers more involved, he's got enough weapons to be efficient against, which will result in an easy victory for the Wolverines.

2. Zack Marshall - 80.3

What a coming out party for third-year tight end Zack Marshall. With both Marlin Klein and Hogan Hansen out injured, Marshall showed up in a major way. The 6-4, 245-pounder catch five passes for 72 yards and a touchdown in the outing and really became a reliable target for Underwood.

After two seasons of no catches, and only three total coming into the matchup with the Huskies, Marshall obviously had his best game with the five catches and showed that he can get it done in a pinch. Obviously Underwood and Michigan would rather have Klein and Hansen than not, but Marshall can pick up the slack if necessary.

For Marshall, the matchup against Michigan State could play out in several ways. If both Klein and Hansen are out again, expect him to roll into East Lansing with a ton of confidence and an expectation to be productive yet again. If only one of the "starters" are out, expect Marshall's role to be reduced, but still important. If Klein and Hansen are both back, which hasn't happened many times this year, Marshall will be watching from the sidelines for much of the game.

3. Jordan Marshall - 76.2

Don't panic, a 76.2 is a great grade for Marshall. The second-year back stepped up in the absence of Justice Haynes and was outstanding as the bell cow. His pass blocking grade wasn't great, which isn't all that surprising, but as a runner, he was exactly what Michigan needed.

Marshall carried the ball a whopping 25 times for 133 yards and a touchdown in the RB1 role. After looking so good against Alabama last year in Michigan's bowl game, many thought that Marshall would be heavily utilized in 2025, but then Haynes transferred to U-M. As the very reliable second-string back, Marshall has been just fine so far this year, but over the weekend he showed that he can absolutely be the lead back in any RB room.

This weekend will be very interesting. If Haynes is back and healthy, he'll likely be the guy to get the bulk of the carries. Marshall will still be involved, but it'll be Haynes' show. If Haynes is out again, have no fear. The 5-11, 216-pounder from Ohio will be ready and raring to go against Sparty. In some ways, as a Midwest kid, Marshall may be better suited for the matchup. With that said, Michigan is better with 22 and 23 in the mix.