Coach Kyle Whittingham led his Michigan Wolverines into Autzen Stadium to tangle with Dan Lanning's Oregon Ducks in Week 11 action that led to QB Tommy Carr's benching after a rough start. Bryce Underwood filled in as Savion Hiter reeled off a long touchdown run, but the Wolverines' Jay Hill-led defense struggled as Dylan Raiola shredded his secondary, just days after Lanning and Whittingham traded verbal jabs.

Hill's defense has been a lone bright spot for the Wolverines this season, but it was embarrassed in the first half against the Ducks. Michigan reached a new low not seen since the Penn State game, according to Clayton Safie of The Wolverine.com.

“Michigan allowed over 300 yards in only one full game, Penn State, but has given up 326 yards in one half to Oregon,” Safie noted.

Carr re-entered the game to start the second half and led Michigan into Ducks territory in search of some momentum on the scoreboard. The freshman QB from Saline, Michigan's drive stalled out as the Ducks took over in their own territory.

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Michigan is known for its historical dominance over Big Ten opponents, but Oregon is a different animal entirely. The Wolverines and Ducks' all-time series was tied at three each entering Week 11, but Whittingham's team appeared on the brink of pushing that total to 3-4 all-time.

Whittingham was buried on Colin Cowherd's show prior to the game, and for good reason. Michigan is a shadow of its former self, and even its veteran defense couldn't prevent a first-half meltdown against a team that is good but not quite national championship material.