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Michigan football running back Zach Charbonnet speaks to the media on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Ann Arbor. Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press

MADISON — Wisconsin football yielded more than 100 rushing yards in 10 of 13 games last season.

The team that encountered the least resistance on the ground vs. UW?

Michigan football.

The Wolverines rushed 48 times for 320 yards, an average of 6.7 yards per carry, and three scores in a 38-13 victory in Ann Arbor.

Tailback Karan Higdon (19 carries, 105 yards) and quarterback Shea Patterson (9-90) combined for 195 yards on 28 carries.