Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
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Michigan | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 24 |
Penn State | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 14 |
Michigan pulls away with 10-0 4th quarter for 24-14 win
The Michigan Wolverines used a slightly different formula, but the result was the same: a win over Penn State to push the team to 11-0 and set up a huge showdown in Ann Arbor next week for the Big Ten title.
Michigan alternated Nick Sheridan and Justin Feagin at QB with great success, while the team's leading receiver was the surprising Kevin Koger. The sophomore TE caught 5 passes for 93 yards, including Michigan's only passing TD.
The one constant for the Wolverines all year--their stellar defense--also played a huge role in this win. The Nittany Lions could only manage 116 yards of total offense, with 85 of those coming through the air. Although Michigan lost the turnover battle 3 to 1, they sacked PSU QB Pat Devlin twice and held the home team to a miserable 2 for 10 showing on third downs. Penn State's lone touchdown came on defense--a 40-yard interception return by CB Shelton McCullough.
Players of the Game
Game Statistics | ||
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Category | Michigan | Penn State |
First Downs | 16 | 6 |
Total Offense | 313 | 116 |
Rushes-YDS | 35-95 | 24-31 |
Passing YDS | 218 | 85 |
Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
Total Yards | 435 | 257 |
T.O.P. | 17:39 | 10:21 |