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Jordan Marshall’s 3 TDs Lift No. 21 Michigan Over Purdue, 21-16

Michigan leaned on Jordan Marshall with key starters sidelined, highlighting turnover concerns at quarterback.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 04: Blake Corum #2 of the Michigan Wolverines runs with the ball for a touchdown as Kydran Jenkins #4 of the Purdue Boilermakers chases during the second half of a college football game at Michigan Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 41-13. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Marshall ran for 185 yards on 25 carries and scored all three Michigan touchdowns as the Wolverines totaled 253 rushing yards.
  • Freshman Bryce Underwood went 13-of-22 for 145 yards with a red-zone interception and a fumble through the end zone for a touchback.
  • Michigan played without RB Justice Haynes, S Rod Moore, and LBs Jimmy Rolder and Cole Sullivan, then lost Jaishawn Barham early as reserves such as Troy Bowles stepped in.
  • Defensive end Derrick Moore recorded two sacks and a forced fumble, and a fourth-and-2 stop near midfield set up the decisive fourth-quarter score.
  • The win moves Michigan to 7-2 (5-1 Big Ten), while Purdue drops to 2-7 (0-6) after controlling stretches of possession; Michigan enters a bye before facing Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 15 with CFP rankings due next week.