The Michigan Wolverines delivered a commanding performance against the Michigan State Spartans in the Battle of Michigan. Led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the Wolverines shut out the Spartans with a resounding 49-0 victory. McCarthy's exceptional performance has put him in the spotlight as a front-runner for the Heisman Trophy. The game showcased McCarthy's impressive stats, including 4 touchdown passes and a completion rate of 77.8%. The Wolverines' dominant win has solidified their position as a top contender in NCAA football. The rivalry game drew attention from sports enthusiasts and media outlets, with many praising McCarthy's exceptional talent.
#Michigan QB JJ McCarthy was my QB3 entering the season and he has absolutely lived up to that so far. Eager to see him vs. Penn St and Ohio St defenses in a few weeks. 56.0% of his pass attempts in 2023 have resulted in a 1st down or TD, which ranks No. 1 in the FBS. https://t.co/0MYlCU9RH5
J.J. McCarthy is now the front-runner to win the Heisman Trophy 👀 https://t.co/pEA9jy3Xne
J.J. McCarthy put up these stats in 2+ quarters. 🤯 https://t.co/OTqxLdtqfu
The Score Wasn't the Only Ugly Part of the Michigan-Michigan State Game https://t.co/68cKrrMITM
J.J. McCarthy is currently your Heisman favorite. https://t.co/geXy4Qimef
Game balls from Michigan's trouncing of the Spartans: https://t.co/fLm481Q033 https://t.co/4Iv5DcmF87
〽️ 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
Here are 3 quick takes on Michigan State's 49-0 loss to Michigan, if you can stomach them. https://t.co/EFfxX0lCci
The No 2. Wolverines beat down and shut out the Spartans in the Battle of Michigan. 😰 https://t.co/7uzs3FNWIB
Third-most lopsided game in the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry. Michigan 55-0 in 1947 Michigan 55-3 in 1926
Michigan's 49-0 waxing of Michigan State is the 5th biggest margin of victory in the rivalry, which started in 1898. In 1902, Michigan won by 119 points. In 1922, Michigan won by 63 points. In 1947, Michigan won by 55 points. In 1926, Michigan won by 52 points.
J.J McCarthy put on a clinic at Spartan Stadium. 😤 https://t.co/VgkOYA9aJq
Game Recap: Michigan butchers rival MSU Spartans in latest Paul Bunyan tilt https://t.co/6xcekLsFGa https://t.co/z2wXEHALBM
Michigan’s 49 points is the most it has ever scored in East Lansing. The second-most was in 1991, when Michigan scored 45 per @ESPNStatsInfo
Final: Michigan 49, Michigan State 0. It's the most lopsided win in the rivalry since 1947.
Michigan's largest margin of victory in East Lansing was 42-0 in 1983, just in case anyone was wondering.
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.
Michigan drives right down for an opening touchdown in East Lansing. MSU entered this game with the third-best 3rd down defense in the country (24.6%). Michigan went 3-for-3 on 3rd down, including a 3rd-and-14 conversion.