Overview
- Dominic Zvada converted a 31-yard kick as time expired after earlier misses from 34 and 60 yards.
- Michigan committed five turnovers, including a botched fourth-and-1 shotgun exchange with 4:26 left that Moore called unacceptable.
- Freshman Andrew Marsh set Michigan freshman single-game records with 12 receptions for 189 yards, including a toe-tap catch on third-and-10 to extend the winning drive.
- Bryce Underwood went 21-of-32 for 280 yards with two interceptions as Michigan outgained Northwestern 496–245 but saw a 21-9 lead evaporate.
- Michigan improved to 8-2 with its postseason path hinging on Maryland and Ohio State, and reporters noted patchy end-zone turf at Wrigley Field as a playing-surface concern.