No. 4 Michigan rallies in 2nd half to blitz Rutgers 52-17
— J.J. McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 4 Michigan rallied from its first halftime deficit of the season to beat Rutgers 52-17 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Michigan Wolverines
52
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICH | 14 | 0 | 28 | 10 | 52 |
| RUTG | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Michigan State Spartans | L 6-15 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights | W 28-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Indiana Hoosiers | L 6-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Penn State Nittany Lions | W 21-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Minnesota Golden Gophers | L 14-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:23 52-17
Isaiah Gash 4 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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Field Goal 11:18 45-17
Jake Moody 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:23 42-17
Cornelius Johnson 6 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Jake Moody Kick)
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Touchdown 6:42 35-17
Michael Barrett 31 Yd Interception Return (Jake Moody Kick)
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Touchdown 6:53 28-17
Blake Corum 2 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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Touchdown 8:24 21-17
Donovan Edwards 14 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Jake Moody Kick)
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Touchdown 1:44 14-17
Sean Ryan 3 Yd pass from Gavin Wimsatt (Jude McAtamney Kick)
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Field Goal 13:33 14-10
Jude McAtamney 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:46 14-7
J.J. McCarthy 1 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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Touchdown 5:04 7-7
Timmy Ward 7 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Jude McAtamney Kick)
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Touchdown 8:47 7-0
Blake Corum 1 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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MICH
2 plays, -3 yards, 1:14 · End of Game
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RUTG 1:14
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:09 · Downs
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MICH 3:23
9 plays, 58 yards, 4:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:23 52-17
Isaiah Gash 4 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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RUTG 7:37
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:55 · Punt
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MICH 8:32
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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RUTG 9:20
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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MICH 11:18
8 plays, 61 yards, 3:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:18 45-17
Jake Moody 29 Yd Field Goal
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RUTG 14:41
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:42 · Punt
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MICH 0:23
3 plays, 31 yards, 1:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:23 42-17
Cornelius Johnson 6 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Jake Moody Kick)
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RUTG 1:27
2 plays, -1 yard, 0:53 · Interception
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MICH 2:20
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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RUTG 3:23
6 plays, 31 yards, 3:19 · Punt
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RUTG 6:42
1 play, 0 yards, 0:11 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:42 35-17
Michael Barrett 31 Yd Interception Return (Jake Moody Kick)
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MICH 6:53
2 plays, 10 yards, 0:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:53 28-17
Blake Corum 2 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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RUTG 7:39
2 plays, -4 yards, 0:45 · Interception
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MICH 8:24
8 plays, 54 yards, 3:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:24 21-17
Donovan Edwards 14 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Jake Moody Kick)
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RUTG 12:17
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:43 · Punt
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MICH
8 plays, 36 yards, 1:44 · Downs
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RUTG 1:44
8 plays, 68 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:44 14-17
Sean Ryan 3 Yd pass from Gavin Wimsatt (Jude McAtamney Kick)
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MICH 4:42
9 plays, 30 yards, 5:24 · Missed FG
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RUTG 10:06
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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MICH 11:38
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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RUTG 13:33
8 plays, 61 yards, 3:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:33 14-10
Jude McAtamney 32 Yd Field Goal
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MICH 1:46
6 plays, 50 yards, 3:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:46 14-7
J.J. McCarthy 1 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
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MICH 5:04
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:45 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:04 7-7
Timmy Ward 7 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Jude McAtamney Kick)
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RUTG 7:49
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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MICH 8:47
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:47 7-0
Blake Corum 1 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick)
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
MICH
RUTG
22
1st Downs
5
7-17
3rd down efficiency
3-13
3-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
433
Total Yards
180
151
Passing
166
13/27
Comp/Att
14/29
5.6
Yards per pass
5.7
282
Rushing
14
53
Rushing Attempts
19
5.3
Yards per rush
0.7
3-20
Penalties
5-45
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
3
37:41
Possession
22:19
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