In a dominating performance, J.J. McCarthy led the University of Michigan Wolverines to a victory over the Michigan State Spartans in an NCAA match. McCarthy showcased his skills with 4 touchdown passes, completing 21 out of 27 attempts with a remarkable 77.8% completion rate. The Wolverines' quarterback put on a clinic at Spartan Stadium, leaving the Spartans defense struggling to contain him. McCarthy's exceptional performance is being hailed as a career-high achievement, solidifying his position as a rising star in college football.
〽️ 21/27 〽️ 77.8% 〽️ 4 TD 〽️ 0 INT Watch each of J.J. McCarthy's career-high 4 TD passes. ⤵️ @jjmccarthy09 x @UMichFootball https://t.co/g2HfIjl4pW
Third-most lopsided game in the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry. Michigan 55-0 in 1947 Michigan 55-3 in 1926
J.J McCarthy put on a clinic at Spartan Stadium. 😤 https://t.co/VgkOYA9aJq
J.J. McCarthy's night is done. He finishes 21-for-27 for 287 yards and 4 TD. He's up to 18 passing scores on the year. Single-season record at Michigan is 25.
Michigan had 339 yards, MSU had 51 yards in the first half. MSU's 10 rush yards in the first half are the fewest in this rivalry since Michigan had -5 rush yards in the first half In 2014 per @ESPNStatsInfo
J.J McCarthy and the Wolverines are dominating the Spartans at the half. 😰 https://t.co/wFJp21TAkT
U-M was at MSU 4 and was about to spike the ball, but tried to catch MSU off guard, switched formations and threw a quick pass that looked like a TD. However Edwards never got set, flag on U-M & the penalty carried a 10 second runoff to end the half. HALF: Michigan 28, MSU 0
Michigan tried adding points before the half, but ran out of time (literally) after Donovan Edwards was flagged for false start at the 4-yard line with under 10 seconds left. Half: Michigan 28, MSU 0. Total domination so far, just as the score indicates.
They tried, but a false start from Donovan Edwards resulted in a 10-second runoff. Michigan heads into the locker room up 28-0.
Michigan goes 5-for-5 on 3rd downs in the 1st quarter, with three 3rd-and-long conversions. 14-0 after one.
There is a smattering of maize in Spartan Stadium, but it's far from overwhelming. Spartan fans showed up and have been loud. Michigan sucking the wind out now, leading 14-0. J.J. McCarthy on target big-time.
J.J. McCarthy with two big-time scramble-reset throws already tonight. One of the best in the country at leaving the pocket with his eyes up.
That one's going on J.J. McCarthy's highlight reel. He avoids the blitz up the middle, rolls right and throws a dot to Roman Wilson in the end zone for a 25-yard touchdown. Michigan 14, Michigan State 0, 1:55 to go Q1.
- Michigan converts 3rd-and-14, leads to TD - MSU stopped on 4th-and-2 - Michigan converts 3rd-and-13, next play TD. Three difference-making plays. 14-0.
These are some backbreaking 3rd down conversions by Michigan
Michigan facing third-and-13 throws a check-down swing pass to Donovan Edwards that's perfectly blocked down field and picks up 14.
Michigan has converted a 3rd-and-14 and a 3rd-and-13 already. Momentum plays.
That's what Michigan likes to call its run wall. On 4th-and-2, MSU goes for it and runs straight into the teeth of U-M's defense. The Wolverines, led by Junior Colson and Mike Sainristil, hold. McCarthy and Co. to take over at midfield.
Michigan gets a stop on fourth-and-2 near midfield. Junior Colson credited with the tackle on Nate Carter, who only got 1 yard.
Heck of a stand there from the U-M defense in a go situation for MSU. They'll take over at midfield with 4:47 to go in the quarter.