Mullings' 2nd TD with 37 seconds left lifts No. 18 Michigan to 27-24 win over No. 11 USC
— Michigan welcomed Southern California to the Big Ten with a heavy dose of smashmouth football.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
USC Trojans
24
Michigan Wolverines
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | 0 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 24 |
| MICH | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 27 |
Michigan Stadium · 110,702 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Ohio State Buckeyes | W 30-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Wisconsin Badgers | L 7-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Penn State Nittany Lions | W 31-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Washington Huskies | W 25-21 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Oregon Ducks | L 27-41 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:37 24-27
Kalel Mullings 1 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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Touchdown 7:01 24-20
Ja'Kobi Lane 24 Yd pass from Miller Moss (Michael Lantz Kick)
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Touchdown 1:27 17-20
Jay Fair 16 Yd pass from Miller Moss (Michael Lantz Kick)
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Touchdown 5:26 10-20
Will Johnson 42 Yd Interception Return (Dominic Zvada PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 9:10 10-14
Duce Robinson 9 Yd pass from Miller Moss (Michael Lantz Kick)
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Field Goal 4:15 3-14
Michael Lantz 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:14 0-14
Donovan Edwards 41 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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Touchdown 3:10 0-7
Kalel Mullings 53 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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MICH
1 play, -1 yard, 0:08 · End of Game
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USC 0:08
6 plays, 20 yards, 0:29 · Downs
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MICH 0:37
10 plays, 89 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:37 24-27
Kalel Mullings 1 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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USC 4:02
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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MICH 5:01
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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USC 7:01
3 plays, 18 yards, 1:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:01 24-20
Ja'Kobi Lane 24 Yd pass from Miller Moss (Michael Lantz Kick)
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MICH 8:28
1 play, 6 yards, 0:05 · Fumble
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USC 8:33
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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MICH 11:00
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:36 · Punt
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USC 12:36
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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MICH 14:52
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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USC 1:27
2 plays, 27 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:27 17-20
Jay Fair 16 Yd pass from Miller Moss (Michael Lantz Kick)
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USC 2:24
6 plays, 66 yards, 3:02 · Fumble
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USC 5:26
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:32 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:26 10-20
Will Johnson 42 Yd Interception Return (Dominic Zvada PAT blocked)
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MICH 6:58
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:12 · Punt
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USC 9:10
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:10 10-14
Duce Robinson 9 Yd pass from Miller Moss (Michael Lantz Kick)
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USC
9 plays, 41 yards, 1:40 · End of Half
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MICH 1:40
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:35 · Punt
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USC 4:15
8 plays, 64 yards, 2:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:15 3-14
Michael Lantz 29 Yd Field Goal
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MICH 7:14
6 plays, 80 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:14 0-14
Donovan Edwards 41 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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USC 10:47
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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MICH 12:07
7 plays, 27 yards, 3:53 · Punt
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USC 1:00
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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MICH 3:10
5 plays, 63 yards, 1:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:10 0-7
Kalel Mullings 53 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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USC 4:50
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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MICH 6:37
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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USC 8:31
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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MICH 10:18
7 plays, 19 yards, 4:42 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
USC
MICH
17
1st Downs
12
7-19
3rd down efficiency
4-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
3-3
379
Total Yards
322
283
Passing
32
28/52
Comp/Att
7/12
5.4
Yards per pass
2.7
96
Rushing
290
21
Rushing Attempts
46
4.6
Yards per rush
6.3
6-32
Penalties
3-25
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
0
30:42
Possession
29:18
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