The Wolverines scored 14 points in the first five minutes of the second half to take control of Saturday's Big Ten championship game
In a span of seven plays, Michigan took control of Saturday’s Big Ten Championship game.
The second-ranked Wolverines scored 14 points during the first five minutes of the third quarter and pulled away late toMichigan didn’t need to win the title game to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff but will now enter the postseason as the No. 2 seed behind Georgia.Charlie Jones came to Purdue with a point to prove. He put together a season for the ages.
For the Boilermakers, they battled the Wolverines throughout the first half, but the start of the third quarter proved to be their downfall. Aidan O'Connell completed 32 of 48 passes for 366 yards but had two interceptions. Devin Mockobee rushed 17 times for 71 yards. Purdue is expected to land in one of the two bowl games in Florida, either in Orlando or Tampa. The announcement is Sunday.Leading 14-13 heading into the second half, Michigan hit Purdue with three big plays and scored two touchdowns in the first five minutes. Donovan Edwards’ 60-yard run, quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s 40-yard pass to tight end Luke Schoonmaker and Edwards returned with a 27-yard TD where he broke five tackles to reach the end zone.
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