McCarthy throws 3 TD passes in 1st half, No. 2 Michigan routs Michigan State 49-0
— No. 2 Michigan put together perhaps its most complete performance of its unbeaten season, and still wasn't satisfied.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Michigan Wolverines
49
Michigan State Spartans
0
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICH | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 49 |
| MSU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Spartan Stadium · 74,206 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | vs Iowa Hawkeyes | L 19-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:08 49-0
Alex Orji 6 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 6:44 42-0
AJ Barner 11 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 9:49 35-0
Mike Sainristil 72 Yd Interception Return (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 2:54 28-0
Colston Loveland 22 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 10:44 21-0
Colston Loveland 22 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 1:55 14-0
Roman Wilson 25 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 8:50 7-0
Blake Corum 1 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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MSU
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · End of Game
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MICH 0:08
5 plays, 33 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:08 49-0
Alex Orji 6 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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MSU 3:10
1 play, 0 yards, 0:10 · Interception
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MICH 3:20
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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MSU 5:20
13 plays, 58 yards, 5:02 · Downs
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MICH 10:22
7 plays, 26 yards, 5:15 · Punt
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MSU 0:37
7 plays, 25 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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MICH 3:45
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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MSU 5:16
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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MICH 6:44
3 plays, 65 yards, 1:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:44 42-0
AJ Barner 11 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (James Turner Kick)
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MSU 7:50
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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MSU 9:49
9 plays, 33 yards, 5:11 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:49 35-0
Mike Sainristil 72 Yd Interception Return (James Turner Kick)
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MICH
10 plays, 76 yards, 1:39
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MSU 1:39
5 plays, 6 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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MICH 2:54
7 plays, 48 yards, 3:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:54 28-0
Colston Loveland 22 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (James Turner Kick)
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MSU 6:53
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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MICH 7:54
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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MSU 9:41
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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MICH 10:44
11 plays, 66 yards, 5:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:44 21-0
Colston Loveland 22 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (James Turner Kick)
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MSU 0:54
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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MICH 1:55
5 plays, 51 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:55 14-0
Roman Wilson 25 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (James Turner Kick)
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MSU 4:47
7 plays, 26 yards, 4:03 · Downs
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MICH 8:50
12 plays, 84 yards, 6:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:50 7-0
Blake Corum 1 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
MICH
MSU
28
1st Downs
10
7-11
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-3
477
Total Yards
182
357
Passing
133
28/35
Comp/Att
16/29
10.2
Yards per pass
4.6
120
Rushing
49
34
Rushing Attempts
29
3.5
Yards per rush
1.7
7-75
Penalties
11-102
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
34:31
Possession
25:29
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