Total Yards
Michigan415
Rutgers257
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Rutgers at Michigan
Sep 23, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 4
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
7 - 31
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Passing Yards
Michigan214
Rutgers180
Rushing Yards
Michigan201
Rutgers77
Turnovers
Michigan0
Rutgers1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature69°F
Wind16 mph E
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Michigan36:08
Rutgers23:52
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan pulls away from Rutgers 31-7
Michigan defeated Rutgers 31-7 in Week 4 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 415-257 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 31-7. Blake Corum run for 2 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 415 total yards, 201 rushing yards, and 214 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 257 total yards, including 77 on the ground and 180 through the air.
Michigan converted 8-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Michigan led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was James Turner 46 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Blake Corum run for 2 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 7-7 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Gavin Wimsatt pass complete to Christian Dremel for 69 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 7-0 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Semaj Morgan for 18 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 14-7 over Rutgers).
Interception Return Touchdown
Mike Sainristil 71 Yd Interception Return (James Turner Kick) (Rutgers led 7-24 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
James Turner 46 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 17-7 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Blake Corum run for 5 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 31-7 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-7
Michigan defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
415-257
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
201
Michigan averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
214
Michigan averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-13
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-10
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 | 415 | 257 |
| Passing Yards | 214 | 180 |
| Rushing Yards | 201 | 77 |
| First Downs | 20 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-18 | 5-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-21 | 11-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 36:08 | 23:52 |