Social media reactions from Michigan’s win over Northwestern
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There was plenty to talk about on Saturday afternoon as Michigan defeated Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Here’s a look at some of the best reactions from around social media to the game and Michigan’s performance:
Michigan’s opening drive starts out promising, but a penalty nullifies a Jordan Marshall touchdown and Dominic Zvada misses a field goal.
Northwestern dips into its bag of tricks and converts on a fake punt, another rough start for the special teams.
Michigan’s passing game looks to be clicking again. Andrew Marsh crosses the 1oo-yard mark at the start of the second quarter after a big catch down the sideline.
The Wolverines strike first, with Jordan Marshall scoring from short range to make it 7-0.
Northwestern is still hanging around a bit near the end of the first half, as the Wildcats recover a fumble near midfield on another offensive miscue.
Michigan misses another opportunity for points before the half, as Dominic Zvada narrowly misses on a 60-yard field goal attempt.
Michigan with a much better start to the second half, as a 65-yard Marshall run and a nine-yard Bryce Underwood run into the end zone makes it 14-6.
Michigan gets back in the end zone with Jordan Marshall scoring from a yard out. That makes it 21-9.
Northwestern puts together a drive to chip away at the lead – Preston Stone punches it in from a yard out and Michigan leads 21-16.
Well this has gotten interesting quickly. Bryce Underwood is picked off in Michigan territory and Northwestern scores one play later to make it 22-21.
Bryce Underwood throws his second interception of the day. Things are getting bleak for Michigan late.
Michigan gets the ball back but fumbles on fourth-and-one in Northwestern territory, giving the Wildcats the ball back late.
Andrew Marsh continues his great day with a critical catch on third down to get him to 189 yards on the day.
Michigan wins it on a walk-off field goal 24-22 and moves to 8-2 on the year.
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