Gophers-Michigan game recap
By Star Tribune
Joe Milton, Michigan
Making his first start, the junior completed 15 of 22 passes for 225 yards and a TD, spreading the ball around to nine different pass-catchers. He also rushed eight times for 52 yards and a TD.
DEFENSIVE MVP
Michael Barrett, Michigan
The junior linebacker made seven tackles, highlighted by his blitz sack of Tanner Morgan that led to a touchdown. Barrett also set up a TD with a 66-yard kickoff return.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 Punts by Michigan. The first came on the Wolverines' first possession, and it was blocked. Michigan didn't have to punt again.
4-for-7 Michigan's performance on third downs, while the Gophers went 6-for-14.
49 The most points the Gophers have given up at home in the Little Brown Jug rivalry since losing 58-7 in 1993.
Randy Johnson
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Sam Rinzel had two of the Gophers’ three power play goals against the Irish.