Total Yards
Rutgers39
Michigan600
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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Michigan at Rutgers
Oct 8, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 6
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
78 - 0
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rutgers5
Michigan119
Rushing Yards
Rutgers34
Michigan481
Turnovers
Rutgers1
Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature64°F
Wind3 mph SE
Humidity
96%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Rutgers26:44
Michigan33:16
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan overwhelms Rutgers 78-0
Michigan defeated Rutgers 78-0 in Week 6 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 600-39 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 78-0. Ty Isaac 4 Yd Run (Kenny Allen Kick) came with {'seconds': 44, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 600 total yards, 481 rushing yards, and 119 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 39 total yards, including 34 on the ground and 5 through the air.
Michigan converted 6-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Michigan led 43-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Karan Higdon 44 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ty Isaac 4 Yd Run (Kenny Allen Kick) (Michigan led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Jehu Chesson 30 Yd pass from Wilton Speight (Kenny Allen Kick) (Michigan led 14-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Khalid Hill 1 Yd Run (Garrett Moores Run for Two-Point Conversion) (Michigan led 29-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Jabrill Peppers 7 Yd Run (Kenny Allen Kick) (Michigan led 21-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Khalid Hill 1 Yd Run (Kenny Allen Kick) (Michigan led 36-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Jabrill Peppers 4 Yd Run (Kenny Allen Kick) (Michigan led 43-0 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
78-0
Michigan defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
600-39
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
481
Michigan averaged 8.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
119
Michigan averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
0-17
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 39 | 600 |
| Passing Yards | 5 | 119 |
| Rushing Yards | 34 | 481 |
| First Downs | 2 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 0-17 | 6-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-41 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 2-18 | 8-16 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 56 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 9 |
| Kicking Points | 0 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 26:44 | 33:16 |