- The notion Michigan is more lucky than good tonight isn't totally true. The Wolverines have held Virginia Tech to three field goals in the red zone, and made another fourth-down stop deep in their own territory. That's not luck. It's good defense.

- Jake Ryan is a player. Has a bright future.

- Virginia Tech has been very mistake prone. One mistake after another. It has helped Michigan mightily.

- Michigan holding a lead in the fourth quarter is scary thought because the Wolverines have not been able to sustain any long drives.