In a college football game between Michigan and Minnesota, Michigan's quarterback J.J. McCarthy had an impressive performance. McCarthy had plenty of time to throw and connected with wide receiver Cornelius Johnson for a 49-yard gain. On the next play, McCarthy ran the ball himself for a 5-yard touchdown, extending Michigan's lead to 24-3 with 5:50 left in the second quarter. The play was reviewed, but the touchdown was upheld. McCarthy continued to shine in the game, throwing a 24-yard touchdown pass to tight end Colston Loveland, bringing the score to 38-10 with 3:20 left in the third quarter. He also ran for a 7-yard touchdown, increasing Michigan's lead to 31-10 with 8:28 left in the third quarter. Prior to the game, McCarthy and Minnesota's quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis had a history of crossing paths since high school.
J.J. McCarthy's 7-yard TD run boosts Michigan's lead to 31-10 with 8:28 left in the third quarter.
Another J.J. McCarthy goal-to-go keeper, this time for a 7-yard TD. Michigan 31, Minnesota 10, 8:28 3rd Qtr.
If you can believe it, that was J.J. McCarthy's first TD pass of the game. Twenty-four yards to TE Colston Loveland. The rout is on in Minneapolis. Michigan 38, Minnesota 10, 3:20 3rd Qtr.
J.J. McCarthy hits tight end Colston Loveland for a 24-yard TD and 38-10 Michigan lead with 3:20 left in the third quarter.
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J.J. McCarthy hits a deep shot to Cornelius Johnson (49 yards), then tucks and runs it on first-and-goal at the 5. Play upheld after review. Michigan, up 24-3, is beginning to pull away.
J.J. McCarthy sweeps left for a 5-yard TD run and 24-3 Michigan lead with 5:50 left in the second quarter. One play earlier, McCarthy hit Cornelius Johson for a 49-yard gain.
J.J. McCarthy completes a 49-yard deep bomb to Cornelius Johnson, then runs in a 5-yard touchdown on the next play. They reviewed it, but it was upheld. Michigan 24, Minnesota 3, 5:50 to play Q2.
McCarthy with ALL day to throw. He finds Cornelius Johnson for 49-yards and then takes it himself on the next play. Not a great drive there for Minnesota's strong safety. 24-3 Michigan with 5:50 left in the half.
McCarthy with ALL day to throw. He finds Roman Wilson for 49-yards and then takes it himself on the next play. Not a great drive there for Minnesota's strong safety. 24-3 Michigan with 5:50 left in the half.
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