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Angelique S. Chengelis

Michigan wakes up in second half, crushes Rutgers to reach 9-0

Michigan Rutgers JJ McCarthy Wolverines Michael Barrett Blake Corum Cornelius Johnson Donovan Edwards Jake Moody Piscataway

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Michigan overcame a lack of sharpness early with an electric third quarter allowing the Wolverines to remain unbeaten.

They played their worst half of the season Saturday night at Rutgers’ SHI Stadium and trailed 17-14 before flipping a switch and taking over in the second half, riding the wave of three interceptions, including two by Michael Barrett. Michigan piled up the points and shut out the Scarlet Knights in the second half to win, 52-17.

The Wolverines, ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press poll and No. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankings, entered this game as heavy favorites. The Wolverines are 9-0 overall, 6-0 in the Big Ten and have now won eight straight against Rutgers (4-5, 1-5).

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