Overview
- Michigan overcame a slow start to defeat Penn State 21-18 at Michigan Stadium after Kyle Whittingham replaced Bryce Underwood with Tommy Carr at halftime on Saturday.
- Carr completed 5-of-7 passes for 47 yards, rushed for 36 yards and scored the decisive 12-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
- The Wolverines piled up more than 200 rushing yards, with Savion Hiter gaining 78 yards and Bryson Kuzdzal breaking a 43-yard touchdown run that sustained drives.
- Defensive back Rod Moore and Chris Bracy forced two interceptions and Bracy added a late forced fumble, plays that gave Michigan the field position it needed to score.
- The victory delivered Michigan its first Big Ten win of the season and leaves the coaching staff racing to evaluate limited film on Carr and Underwood before naming a starter for Indiana.