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Michigan football did not take Northwestern lightly despite the looming matchup against Ohio State next week.
The Wolverines dominated the Wildcats in a 50-6 victory in the final home game of the 2024 season and earned bowl eligibility in the win. Michigan (6-5, 3-4 Big Ten) limited Northwestern (4-7, 2-6) to just 10 rushing yards in a dominant win for Michigan and first-year coach Sherrone Moore. Northwestern had -6 rushing yards in the second half.
The win was the first for the Wolverines since Oct. 26 when they beat rival Michigan State.
Kalel Mullings led the offensive attack with 12 rushes for 92 yards and three touchdowns, while Donovan Edwards added 10 runs for 65 yards and a score. Davis Warren completed 26 of 35 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown. Michigan’s defense had two interceptions.
Northwestern rushed the ball 25 times for 10 yards and was limited to 47 yards in the second half, with 20 of them coming on the game’s final drive.
Catch up here with highlights, scores and more from Michigan football’s dominant victory over Northwestern from Ann Arbor:
Michigan vs Northwestern score updates
| TEAMS | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | F |
| Northwestern | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Michigan | 10 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 50 |
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Here’s a look at the quarterback comparison:
- Jack Lausch: 10 of 21 passing, 106 yards, and two interceptions
- Davis Warren: 26 of 35 passing, 195 yards, one touchdown and one interception
Some stats of notes:
- Total yards: Northwestern 127, Michigan 396
- Rushing yards: Northwestern 117, Michigan 201
- Passing yards: Northwestern 10, Michigan 195
- First downs: Northwestern 8, Michigan 25
- Time of possession: Northwestern 24:19, Michigan 35:41
- Penalties: Northwestern 2-14, Michigan 1-15
- Turnovers (points off turnovers): Northwestern 2 (14), Michigan 1 (3)
Michigan earns a dominant 50-6 win over Northwestern to earn bowl eligibility. The The Wolverines’ 50 points were 20 more than their season-high coming into the game this season. Kalel Mullings had 92 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the win.
Michigan continues to pour it on, scoring another TD on a 20-yard run by Tavierre Dunlap to run the score to 50-6. Michigan’s previous high for a game was 30 this season.
A 27-yard kickoff return by Joseph Himon II set up the scoring opportunity.
Heavy pressure from the Michigan defensive line forces Ryan Hilinski to throw the ball away in the end zone with no one near him, resulting in an intentional grounding and a safety for the Wolverines.
With a sizeable lead, Michigan football turns to its backups and are still able to extend the lead on a 28-yard field goal from Dominic Zvada. The scoring drive was 14 plays for 53 yards, taking 7:07 off the clock.
Michigan leads 41-6 with 5:22 remaining.
Michigan continues to pour it on Northwestern, this time with running back Donovan Edwards scoring on a 20-yard touchdown to push the Michigan lead to 38-6 with 13:40 remaining. Edwards has 10 rushes for 65 yards and a score, while Kalel Mullings has 12 rushes for 92 yards and three touchdowns.
The drive goes five plays for 58 yards and takes 2:41 off the clock.
Michigan enters the fourth quarter leading 31-6 and is 12 minutes away from clinching bowl eligibility. It will be third-and-4 from the Michigan 48 to start the final quarter for the Wolverines.
Michigan defensive back Mason Curtis picked off a pass from Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch on a fourth-and-13 attempt. The Wolverines begin the drive at their own 42-yard line.
Kalel Mullings has his third touchdown of the game, scoring on a 1-yard scamper to push the Michigan lead to 31-6 with 5:12 remaining in the third quarter. Mullings is up to 12 rushes for 92 yards and three scores. He has 11 touchdowns on the season.
The scoring drive is 10 plays for 45 yards and takes 5:30 off the clock.
A sack by Josaiah Stewart forces a three-and-out for Northwestern on its first drive of the second half. Tyler Morris returns the Wildcats’ punt 19 yards to the Northwestern 45-yard line, where the Wolverines start their second drive of the second half
Kalel Mullings dominates drive for Michigan touchdown
Kalel Mullings rushes in for a 10-yard touchdown to open the second half and push the Michigan lead to 24-6 with 12:10 remaining in the third quarter. Mullings had successive runs of 13 and 47 yards to get Michigan in the red zone to open the drive.
The drive is five plays for 75 yards and takes 2:50 off the game clock. Mullings had 73 of the 75 yards on the drive. He has two touchdown runs today.
Michigan opens second half with ball
Michigan opens the second half with the ball at its own 25-yard-line following a touchback.
Here’s a look at the quarterback comparison:
- Jack Lausch: 6 of 10 passing, 68 yards, and one interception
- Davis Warren: 19 of 24 passing, 131 yards, one touchdown and one interception
Some stats of note:
- Total yards: Northwestern 84, Michigan 145
- Rushing yards: Northwestern 68, Michigan 131
- Passing yards: Northwestern 16, Michigan 14
- First downs: Northwestern 4, Michigan 11
- Time of possession: Northwestern 12:45, Michigan 17:15
- Penalties: Northwestern 1-14, Michigan 0-0
- Turnovers (points off turnovers): Northwestern 1 (7), Michigan 1 (3)
Davis Warren hits tight end Colston Loveland for a wide-open 3-yard touchdown with eight seconds left in the second quarter. Michigan leads 17-6. The Wolverines go 11 plays for 65 yards in 1:49 to go up double digits before the half.
4:47 p.m.: Luke Akers hits a 26-yard field goal to cut the Michigan lead to 10-6 with 2:01 remaining in the half. Zeke Berry broke up a pass in the end zone on a third-and-3 to deny the Wildcats a touchdown to tie the game.
Bryce Kirtz had a 39-yard grab on a back-shoulder throw to set up the scoring opportunity.
4:38 p.m.: Three-and-out for Michigan after Donovan Edwards loses two yards on first and second down. A.J. Henning returns the ball to the Northwestern 49-yard line on a 30-yard return. Prime field position again for the Wildcats.
4:31 p.m.: Following the interception, Northwestern’s Luke Akers hits a 28-yard field goal to cut the Michigan lead to 10-3 with 6:25 left in the first half. The Wildcats get one first down but see the drive stall at the 10-yard line.
4:28 p.m.: Davis Warren air mails a throw on a corner blitz and Xander Mueller picks it off. It’s the seventh pick of the year for Warren. Northwestern begins its drive at the Michigan 20-yard line.
4:22 p.m.: Josaiah Stewart picks up a big sack for Michigan on the second play of the second quarter to help stall a drive for the Wildcats. Northwestern punts on a fourth-and-7 from its own 41. Michigan begins its drive inside the five-yard line at its own 3-yard line following a 56-yard punt.
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4:14 p.m.: Michigan holds a 10-0 lead after one quarter from Ann Arbor. The Wildcats face a third-and-1 from its their 34-yard line to open the second quarter.
4:09 p.m.: Following a sack of Warren Davis on third-and-long, Michigan settles for a long field goal of 56 yards off the foot of Dominic Zvada to push the Wolverines’ lead to 10-0 with 1:09 left in the first quarter.
4:06 p.m.: Following a rush by Donovan Edwards for no gain, the ball appears to have been punched out and recovered by Edwards. The play was reviewed and the ruling on the field stands. It’s still Michigan ball.
3:59 p.m.: Michigan doesn’t get the turnover but forces a three-and-out. It will take over at the Northwestern 48-yard line following a Hunter Renner 26-yard punt.
3:56 p.m.: Northwestern takes over at its own 25-yard line. The Wildcats’ first drive went 16 yards before they were intercepted by Aamir Hall. Can the Wolverines force another turnover?
3:52 p.m.: Kalel Mullings bangs it in from 2 yards out to open the scoring and give Michigan an early lead. The Wolverines lead 7-0 with 6:44 left in the first quarter. The drive lasts 11 plays, traverses 53 yards and takes 5:51 of game clock.
3:47 p.m.: Darren Warren’s pass to Colston Loveland is incomplete, but Northwestern is called for defensive pass interference, giving the Wolverines a fresh set of downs and first-and-goal. Prime scoring opportunity coming up.
3:35 p.m.: Michigan won the toss and deferred to the second half. Northwestern will start with the ball first.
Pregame
2:40 p.m.: Junior All-American defensive back Will Johnson has been ruled out for a fourth straight game for the Wolverines. He was among the seven players ruled out by Michigan, per the pregame availability report required by the Big Ten.
Michigan vs Northwestern time today
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Michigan (Ann Arbor)
What channel is Michigan vs Northwestern game on today?
Michigan vs. Northwestern will be broadcast nationally on Fox Sports 1. Tim Brando (play-by-play) and Devin Gardner (analysis) will call the game from the booth at Michigan Stadium. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers and the Fox Sports app.
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Michigan vs Northwestern history
- Series record: Michigan leads, 59-15-2
- Michigan’s last win: 2021 (Michigan 33, Northwestern 7)
- Northwestern’s last win: 2008 (Northwestern 21, Michigan 14)
Michigan vs Northwestern predictions
Michigan vs Northwestern betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Thursday, Nov. 21
- Spread: Michigan (-10.5)
- Over/under: 36.5
- Moneyline: Michigan (-450) | Northwestern (+325)
Michigan vs Northwestern injury updates
Based on the Big Ten availability report for Week 13
Michigan
No Michigan players listed on Week 13 availability report.
Northwestern
No Northwestern players listed on Week 13 availability report.
Michigan vs Northwestern weather updates
Weather.com calls for 45-degree weather during the day and overcast skies for Michigan’s matchup with Northwestern in Ann Arbor. There is a 7% chance of rain, and winds will blow west-northwest at 14 mph.
Michigan football schedule 2024
All times Eastern
- Saturday, Aug. 31: vs. Fresno State (W, 30-10)
- Saturday, Sept. 7: vs. No. 3 Texas (L, 31-12)
- Saturday, Sept. 14: vs. Arkansas State (W, 28-18)
- Saturday, Sept. 21: vs. No. 12 USC* (W, 27-24)
- Saturday, Sept. 28: vs. Minnesota* (W, 27-24)
- Saturday, Oct. 5: at Washington* (L, 27-17)
- Saturday, Oct. 12: BYE
- Saturday, Oct. 19: at No. 21 Illinois* (L, 21-7)
- Saturday, Oct. 26: vs. Michigan State* (W, 24-17)
- Saturday, Nov. 2: vs. No. 1 Oregon* (L, 38-17)
- Saturday, Nov. 9: at No. 10 Indiana* (W, 20-15)
- Saturday, Nov. 16: BYE
- Saturday, Nov. 23: vs. Northwestern*
- Saturday, Nov. 30: at No. 2 Ohio State*
- Record: 5-5, 3-4 Big Ten
*Denotes Big Ten game
Northwestern football schedule 2024
All times Eastern
- Saturday, Aug. 31: vs. Miami (Ohio) (W, 13-6)
- Friday, Sept. 6: vs. Duke (L, 26-20, 2OT)
- Saturday, Sept. 14: vs. Eastern Illinois (W, 31-7)
- Saturday, Sept. 21: at Washington* (L, 24-5)
- Saturday, Sept. 28: BYE
- Saturday, Oct. 5: vs. No. 23 Indiana* (L, 41-24)
- Friday, Oct. 11: at Maryland* (W, 37-10)
- Saturday, Oct. 19: vs. Wisconsin* (L, 23-3)
- Saturday, Oct. 26: at Iowa* (L, 40-14)
- Saturday, Nov. 2: at Purdue* (W, 26-20, OT)
- Saturday, Nov. 9: BYE
- Saturday, Nov. 16: vs. No. 2 Ohio State (L, 31-7)
- Saturday, Nov. 23: at Michigan*
- Saturday, Nov. 30: vs. Illinois*
- Record: 4-6, 2-5 Big Ten
*Denotes Big Ten game
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