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Michigan defense produces awesome scoop-and-score to take early lead over Minnesota

Spenser Davis

By Spenser Davis

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After a rocky start, Michigan has created a couple big plays to give itself the early lead in its primetime matchup over Minnesota.

The first was a 70-yard touchdown by running back Zach Charbonnet to tie  the game at 7-7.

Then, after a missed field goal by Michigan, the Wolverines smoked Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan and ended up with a defensive touchdown.

Here’s a look:

That was Michael Barrett with the hit on Morgan and Donovan Jeter with the recovery and touchdown.

The right side of Minnesota’s offensive line is dealing with a couple injuries, as normal starters Daniel Faalele and guard Curtis Dunlap Jr. are unavailable. Still, the Gophers have to do a better job of protecting Morgan.

While he hasn’t had to do anything spectacular, quarterback Joe Milton got off to a solid start. He completed 4-of-6 passes for 46 yards and a touchdown in the first quarter.

The Wolverines were 3-point favorites over Minnesota heading into this contest.

 

Spenser Davis

Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.