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Michigan Survives Northwestern at Wrigley on Last-Second Field Goal

The narrow win keeps the Wolverines in the Big Ten and College Football Playoff chase as turnovers, injuries and wind defined a tense finish.

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Overview

  • Dominic Zvada’s 31-yard kick as time expired sealed No. 18 Michigan’s 24-22 victory, the program’s ninth straight win over Northwestern in the series.
  • Northwestern forced five turnovers — three fumble recoveries and two interceptions of Bryce Underwood — to erase a 21-9 deficit before Michigan’s final drive.
  • Bryce Underwood threw for 280 yards with two interceptions, and Jordan Marshall ran for 142 yards and two touchdowns before exiting in the fourth quarter with an injury.
  • Northwestern coach David Braun voiced frustration after the loss, saying the Wildcats expect to contend for Big Ten titles and must finish games like this one.
  • Elsewhere, Detroit’s offense surged with Dan Campbell calling plays (44 points, 500+ yards) ahead of a tougher road test at the Eagles, and Week 12 college slates feature playoff-shaping matchups including Oklahoma–Alabama and Texas–Georgia.