Ty Isaac breaks off 76-yard TD run as Michigan thumps UNLV

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How's this for Ty Isaac's first touchdown as a Michigan Wolverine?

The USC transfer and Joliet Catholic product broke a 76-yard touchdown run — the longest rush for a Michigan running back since 2009 — the biggest highlight as the Wolverines cruised to a 28-7 win over UNLV on Saturday in Ann Arbor.

Check out Isaac's score:

(Video from BTN.com)

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Isaac's long rush was part of another huge rushing day for Michigan, which under Jim Harbaugh has rededicated itself to the run and found success in each of the last two weeks after a few consecutive seasons of nothing doing on the ground.

The Wolverines ran for 254 yards Saturday after going for 225 last week vs. Oregon State. Isaac led the way with 114 yards.

Though UNLV isn't the most difficult opponent, Michigan's defense was again strong, holding the Rebels to 235 total yards, just 92 on the ground. Only a fourth-quarter touchdown stopped a shutout.

Quarterback Jake Rudock did throw a touchdown pass but also had an interception, his fifth of the season, through three games matching his total from last season at Iowa.

Michigan sits at 2-1 after that season-opening loss at Utah. A tough game against BYU awaits in the non-conference finale.

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