Michigan football escapes Northwestern, 24-22, despite 5 turnovers
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CHICAGO − Michigan football gutted out a win Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Dominic Zvada kicked the winning 31-yard field goal as time expired, pushing the Wolverines past Northwestern 24-22 in a thrilling finish.
Zvada is now 4-for-4 on game-winning/tying field goals in the fourth quarter or overtime for Michigan (8-2, 6-1 Big Ten). He missed twice earlier in the game, including a 60-yarder at the end of the first half, and Michigan had five turnovers, including three in the fourth quarter by quarterback Bryce Underwood.
Third-string running back Bryson Kuzdzal and the offensive line helped Michigan get into field goal range after Andrew Marsh made a diving, toe-tapping 21-yard catch on third down to keep the drive alive,
Jordan Marshall scored two touchdowns and Underwood kept a zone-read for a third-quarter score to help the Wolverines stay alive in the Big Ten title race and College Football Playoff. Marshall injured his shoulder on a run in the fourth quarter and did not return.
Underwood had a disastrous fourth quarter until the final drive.
On third-and-9 early in the quarter at the Michigan 26, he was picked off over the middle by Jack Florentine, who returned the ball 34 yards to the 6-yard line. It was Underwood's fourth interception this season.
He threw another pick near the red zone on the ensuing possession to stop a drive, then fumbled on fourth-and-1 from the Northwestern 24 when coach Sherrone Moore opted not to attempt the go-ahead field goal.
Caleb Komolafe scored on the next play to give the Wildcats their first lead of the game with 12:05 remaining, though the 2-point conversion was no good.
But Michigan responded with two defensive stops after the next two turnovers, and made good on the final drive.
Michigan schedule 2025
Two games remain on the regular season schedule for the Wolverines.
- Nov. 22: at Maryland, TBA
- Nov. 29: vs Ohio State, noon, Fox
This story will be updated.
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Tony Garcia is the Wolverines beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at apgarcia@freepress.com and follow him on X at @RealTonyGarcia.
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