Overview
- The Wolverines improved to 7-2 overall and 5-1 in Big Ten play, closing out the win with a clock-chewing drive inside the Purdue 10.
- Jordan Marshall rushed for a career-high 185 yards and all three Michigan touchdowns, marking his third straight 100-yard game.
- Freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood went 13-of-22 for 145 yards with a red-zone interception and a fumble through the end zone that cost scoring chances.
- Top rusher Justice Haynes was ruled out pregame and was seen with a scooter and right-foot boot as coach Sherrone Moore said he will be out “for a little bit,” with LBs Jimmy Rolder and Cole Sullivan and S Rod Moore also out and Jaishawn Barham exiting early.
- Derrick Moore recorded two sacks and a forced fumble and the defense produced a key fourth-and-2 stop, while special-teams problems persisted with a blocked punt and a shank.