Total Yards
Rutgers482
Michigan497
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Michigan at Rutgers
Nov 22, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 12
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
48 - 42
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Rutgers
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Passing Yards
Rutgers378
Michigan349
Rushing Yards
Rutgers104
Michigan148
Turnovers
Rutgers0
Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature55°F
Wind6 mph NW
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Rutgers29:13
Michigan30:19
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Game Story
Michigan holds off Rutgers 48-42
Michigan defeated Rutgers 48-42 in Week 12 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 497-482 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 48-42. Johnny Langan run for 3 yds for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) came with {'seconds': 33, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 497 total yards, 148 rushing yards, and 349 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 482 total yards, including 104 on the ground and 378 through the air.
Michigan converted 6-16 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Michigan led 7-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cade McNamara pass complete to Cornelius Johnson for 46 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Johnny Langan run for 3 yds for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) (Rutgers led 7-0 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Johnny Langan run for 1 yd for a TD, (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) (Rutgers led 14-0 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Cade McNamara pass complete to Cornelius Johnson for 46 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (Michigan led 7-17 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Valentino Ambrosio 38 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 17-0 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Cade McNamara pass complete to Nick Eubanks for 8 yds for a TD (Quinn Nordin KICK) (Michigan led 21-24 over Rutgers).
Kickoff
Justin Davidovicz kickoff for 60 yds , Giles Jackson return for 95 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (Rutgers led 17-14 over Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-42
Michigan defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
497-482
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
148
Michigan averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
349
Michigan averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-18
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 482 | 497 |
| Passing Yards | 378 | 349 |
| Rushing Yards | 104 | 148 |
| First Downs | 24 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-18 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-96 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-43 | 32-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 29:13 | 30:19 |