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The #2 ranked Michigan Wolverines showcased their dominance against the Minnesota Gophers in an NCAA football match. With an impressive 8.5 yards per play compared to Minnesota's 3.8, the Wolverines secured a halftime lead of 24-10. Michigan's defense also stood out with five tackles for loss. The Wolverines' quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, played a key role in their victory, scoring three rushing touchdowns in the last two weeks. This win solidifies Michigan's strong position in the Big Ten conference.
Start of 4th quarter: Michigan State 24-6 8:21 left in 4th quarter: Rutgers 27-24 https://t.co/xGFhQ41PRf
J.J. McCarthy limped off the field after that third-down scramble. Not sure why he's spinning and fighting for extra yardage with Michigan up 28. Wolverines tack on a field goal to make it 38-7 with 5:18 remaining in the third quarter.
#Michigan opens the second half with a bang: a 54-yard TD pass from J.J. McCarthy to TE Colston Loveland. McCarthy did an excellent job of pointing Loveland in the right direction after scrambling out of the pocket. It's 28-7, and this one feels over.
J.J. McCarthy flashes his vision there, directing TE Colston Loveland into an open spot for a 54-yard TD. Beautiful play that developed there. Michigan in command now, 28-7, 12:22 3rd Qtr.
#Michigan answers with a nice scoring drive, capped by a short touchdown plunge from RB Blake Corum. It's 7-7 with 11:19 remaining in the second quarter.
#Michigan opens with back-to-back three and outs to start the game, and J.J. McCarthy was sacked once on each possession. The #Wolverines have minus-8 yards after their first two drives.
J.J. McCarthy had zero rushing touchdowns in Michigan's first four games combined. He has three rushing scores in the last two weeks alone. The Wolverines are unshackling another offensive weapon now that Big Ten play has arrived. New story for @CFBONFOX: https://t.co/3ari8KR9vj
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.
Michigan drives to the Gophers 13, then settle for a 31-yard field goal by James Turner and a 10-0 lead with 7:33 left in the first quarter.
Gophers go three-and-out on their second possession. Michigan takes over at its 27 after Mark Crawford's punt.
End third quarter: Michigan 45, @GopherFootball 10. Michigan outscored Minnesota 21-0 in the third quarter. The Gophers had 7 yards of offense in the third quarter.
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.
Halftime: #2 Michigan 24, #Gophers 10 Wolverines sitting at 8.5 yards per play, compared to 3.8 for Minnesota Michigan already with five tackles for loss as well the fighting Harbaugh's get the ball to start the second half https://t.co/JEiPgOrkA9
JJ McCarthy doing it all 🔥 Touchdown Michigan https://t.co/Vwm9Cr4EVz
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.