John O'Korn continues to struggle for Michigan, as he threw an interception on first down at midfield to give the ball back to Rutgers. It was the fifth-year senior's fifth interception this season, compared to just one touchdown.
The Wolverines drive started just like the last, as Karan Higdon had ran twice for 11 yards.
Defense steps up early on
Maurice Hurst dropped Rutgers quarterback Gio Rescigno for an eight-yard loss on first down, and the Scarlet Knights seemed to resign themselves to their fate, punting the ball back to the Wolverines.
With 7:59 remaining in the first quarter, it's still scoreless at The Big House.