J.J. McCarthy Throws Four Touchdowns, Leading Michigan to 49-0 Victory Over Michigan State

Michigan Wolverines maintain undefeated streak amid ongoing NCAA investigation into play-calling signal theft, setting school-record of 20 consecutive conference wins.

• J.J. McCarthy accomplished a career-high performance by throwing four touchdown passes, three of them in the first half.
• Michigan kept its undefeated streak with a 49-0 victory over Michigan State, resulting in 20 consecutive conference wins, a school record.
• McCarthy conducted a game-opening, 84-yard drive that took over six minutes, resulting in Blake Corum's 13th rushing touchdown of the season. He also threw touchdown passes to Roman Wilson and Colston Loveland.
• Michigan State has lost five straight games following the suspension and subsequent firing of former coach Mel Tucker.
• Despite facing an ongoing NCAA investigation over alleged play-calling signal theft, Michigan's performance remains strong, with McCarthy becoming a key player for the Heisman Trophy bid.

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