Michigan-Minnesota live updates: Kalel Mullings gives Wolverines early lead

SECOND QUARTER

3:00 p.m – Minnesota starts at its own 13 – its third straight drive inside its 20. A holding penalty on first down put the Gophers behind the sticks, and Rayshaun Benny broke up a pass at the line of scrimmage on second down. They took a bit of a lead on third down, but stumbled on fourth and third downs. Minnesota had 65 yards on three drives.

Michigan 7, Minnesota 0

How to watch Michigan vs. Minnesota (9/28/24): Live stream, TV channel, kickoff time

FIRST QUARTER

2:01 – Michigan’s offense continues to be boom or bust with Alex Orji at QB. It started with great field position but ended up being a three-and-out. Orji held it on third-and-4 but was brought a yard short, resulting in a punt.

Michigan 7, Minnesota 0

6:28 – The Gophers again had a poor kick return and a poor start at their 20. They had a couple big plays on screen passes and then a 16-yard run by Jaren Mangham. But Michigan's defense stood firm as the Gophers crossed the 50. On a third-and-8 from the Michigan 34, Michigan CB Jyaire reacted quickly and sank a quick pass to receiver Daniel Jackson, resulting in a 3-yard loss. Dragan Kesich attempted a 55-yard field goal in the rain, but drained it to right.

Michigan 7, Minnesota 0

11:31 – Michigan marched 79 yards in nine plays to take a 7-0 lead. And guess what? It was Kalel Mullings who broke off another long touchdown run. The OL created a huge hole and Mullings stormed through that hole for a 27-yard score, untouched. The drive was aided by a 15-yard facemask penalty, but a pretty solid opening drive for Alex Orji, who scrambled for 15 yards on a third-and-9 early in the drive and completed two of three passes for 15 yards.

Michigan 7, Minnesota 0

14:56 – After a brief return, Minnesota starts at its own 14. As it rained at Michigan Stadium, the Gophers opened with four straight run plays, including a QB sneak by Max Brosmer on third-and-1. Minnesota entered the game on its fifth play and rolled Brosmer to his left, but tight end Frank Bierman dropped the pass. Ernest Hausmann forced a punt by blowing up a screen pass to RB Darius Taylor for a 5-yard loss.

Michigan 0, Minnesota 0

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PRE-MATCH UPDATES

— Star tight end Colston Loveland is expected to return to Michigan after missing last week, but four other key players are considered questionable: cornerback Will Johnson, receiver Semaj Morgan, edge Josaiah Stewart and center Greg Crippen.

STORY: Loveland back, three Michigan starters questionable against Minnesota

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ANN ARBOR – No. 12 Michigan hosts Minnesota at noon Saturday to improve to 2-0 in Big Ten play.

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How to watch Michigan vs. Minnesota (9/28/24): Live stream, TV channel, kickoff time

The Wolverines (3-1, 1-0) earned a thrilling 27-24 victory over USC in Alex Orji's first career start at quarterback. He only passed for 32 yards, but the team rushed for 290 yards behind a career performance from Kalel Mullings.

It wouldn't be surprising to see Michigan continue its run-heavy offense today against a Minnesota defense that was strong against the pass but allowed 272 rushing yards in last week's 34-17 loss to Iowa.

The Golden Gophers (2-2, 0-1) also lost to North Carolina earlier in the season before suffering back-to-back shutouts against Rhode Island and Nevada.

Michigan has won the last four meetings in the series, including the last meeting in Ann Arbor in 2017 – with a 33-17 victory.

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