Jenai Eastman

9/28/2024

michigan

Kalel Mullings, making his first start as the primary rusher, paced Michigan with an impressive 111 yards and two touchdowns on a rainy Saturday night. Michigan started strong, leading 24-3 by the fourth quarter, but the Gophers rallied hard, pulling the scores to a nail-biting 27-24 with a little over a minute left. An offsides call on Minnesota's onside kick attempt secured Michigan's victory, as the Wolverines ran out the clock with a recovered kick. Mullings was essential not only on offense but in securing the key special teams' play late in the game. Michigan extended their Big Ten winning streak to 27 games, maintaining their dominance since 2021. Minnesota, yearning for the Little Brown Jug, fell short as their comeback attempt came too late. Meanwhile, Michigan's Alex Orji struggled in the passing game but delivered a critical pass under pressure. Minnesota, although disappointed, nearly pulled a rabbit out of their hat in this Big Ten showdown. Michigan now readies to face Washington on the road, while Minnesota prepares for hosting USC.