Total Yards
Michigan275
Rutgers352
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Rutgers at Michigan
Sep 25, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 4
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
13 - 20
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Michigan163
Rutgers156
Rushing Yards
Michigan112
Rutgers196
Turnovers
Michigan0
Rutgers1
Game Conditions
Temperature63°F
Wind11 mph W
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan vs Rutgers box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Michigan27:23
Rutgers32:37
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan holds off Rutgers 20-13
Michigan defeated Rutgers 20-13 in Week 4 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 275-352 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 20-13. Valentino Ambrosio 40 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 275 total yards, 112 rushing yards, and 163 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 352 total yards, including 196 on the ground and 156 through the air.
Michigan converted 4-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Michigan led 20-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jake Moody 32 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Valentino Ambrosio 40 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 3-7 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Hassan Haskins run for 1 yd for a TD (Jake Moody KICK) (Michigan led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Hassan Haskins run for 3 yds for a TD (Michigan led 14-3 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 32 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 17-3 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 20 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 20-3 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Noah Vedral pass complete to Aaron Young for 14 yds for a TD (Valentino Ambrosio KICK) (Rutgers led 10-20 over Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-13
Michigan defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
275-352
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
112
Michigan averaged 2.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
163
Michigan averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 275 | 352 |
| Passing Yards | 163 | 156 |
| Rushing Yards | 112 | 196 |
| First Downs | 15 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-59 | 7-42 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-16 | 18-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:23 | 32:37 |