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Will Johnson picks off Kyle McCord, sets up Michigan’s first score of The Game

Paul Harvey

By Paul Harvey

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Will Johnson just provided the first big play of Saturday’s game between Michigan and Ohio State. After a string of punts to open the game, it was Johnson who stepped up with a massive takeaway late in the first quarter.

Backed up in their own territory, the Buckeyes tried to get a pass to Marvin Harrison Jr., but Johnson jumped the route. He picked off Kyle McCord and ran the interception all the way back to the 7-yard line to give the Wolverines a major spark.

The ensuing drive was far from pretty but remained effective. Michigan ran the ball 4  straight times with Blake Corum eventually scoring from inside the 1-yard line on 4th-and-goal.

Johnson’s big pick was certainly the spark, and the Wolverines have a 7-0 lead as a result.

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.