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Michigan Survives Northwestern on Walk-Off Field Goal After Five Turnovers

The victory preserves Michigan's Big Ten title hopes despite turnover woes.

Overview

  • Dominic Zvada hit a 31-yard field goal as time expired to secure a 24-22 win at Wrigley Field after missing two earlier attempts, including a 60-yarder.
  • Michigan committed five turnovers, including two late interceptions of Bryce Underwood and a fourth-and-1 fumble that preceded Northwestern taking a brief fourth-quarter lead.
  • Freshman Andrew Marsh kept the winning drive alive with a diving, toe-tapping 21-yard catch on third down.
  • Jordan Marshall rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns before exiting in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury.
  • Michigan improved to 8-2 overall and 6-1 in Big Ten play, staying in the College Football Playoff conversation with games at Maryland and against Ohio State still to come.