Karan Higdon remains hot
Ambry Thomas returned the ensuing kickoff to the Michigan 23 to start the drive. Brandon Peters tried to hit an open Donovan Peoples-Jones on the left side of the field, but the receiver dove and couldn't reel it in. However, Karan Higdon picked up the offense with a 77-yard touchdown run on second down. Quinn Nordin missed the extra point and Michigan led 13-7.
Run game propels Minnesota to end zone
After a touchback to set up a first down at his own 25, Demry Croft hit Phillip Howard over the middle for 16 yards.