Total Yards
Wisconsin210
Michigan365
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Michigan at Wisconsin
Oct 2, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 5
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
38 - 17
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin167
Michigan253
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin43
Michigan112
Turnovers
Wisconsin3
Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature74°F
Wind6 mph SW
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
0.01 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Wisconsin25:22
Michigan34:38
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan pulls away from Wisconsin 38-17
Michigan defeated Wisconsin 38-17 in Week 5 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 365-210 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 38-17. Cade McNamara pass complete to Cornelius Johnson for 34 yds for a TD (Jake Moody KICK) came with {'seconds': 17, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 365 total yards, 112 rushing yards, and 253 passing yards. Wisconsin finished with 210 total yards, including 43 on the ground and 167 through the air.
Michigan converted 6-19 on third down, went 4-5 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Michigan led 13-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Daylen Baldwin for 56 yds for a TD (Jake Moody KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Cade McNamara pass complete to Cornelius Johnson for 34 yds for a TD (Jake Moody KICK) (Michigan led 7-0 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Graham Mertz pass complete to Chimere Dike for 18 yds for a TD (Collin Larsh KICK) (Wisconsin led 10-13 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Collin Larsh 34 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 3-10 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 47 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 13-3 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 26 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 10-0 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy run for 1 yd for a TD (Jake Moody KICK) (Michigan led 20-10 over Wisconsin).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-17
Michigan defeated Wisconsin.
Total yards
365-210
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
112
Michigan averaged 2.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
253
Michigan averaged 8.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-19
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-14
Wisconsin's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 210 | 365 |
| Passing Yards | 167 | 253 |
| Rushing Yards | 43 | 112 |
| First Downs | 12 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-14 | 6-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 4-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-5 | 3-10 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-23 | 18-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 25:22 | 34:38 |