2024 Michigan Wolverines football team#Schedule

| 15/25, 118 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

| 15 carries, 92 yards

Receiving

| 8 receptions, 87 yards, 1 TD

= vs No. 3 Texas =

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|title=No. 3 Texas Longhorns (1–0) vs No. 10 Michigan Wolverines (1–0) – Game summary

|date={{tooltip|September 7|Saturday}}

|time= 12:10 p.m. ET

|road=No. 3 Longhorns

|R1=7 |R2=17 |R3=7 |R4=0

|home=No. 10 Wolverines

|H1=0 |H2=3 |H3=3 |H4=6

|attendance= 111,170

|weather = {{convert|52|F|C}}, sunny, NW {{convert|12|mph|km/h}}

|referee= Ron Snodgrass

|TV=Fox

|TVAnnouncers=Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (color commentator), and Jenny Taft (sideline reporter)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

(4:04) TEX – Gunnar Helm 21-yard pass from Quinn Ewers, Bert Auburn kick (Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 3:06; Texas 7–0)

;Second quarter

(13:23) MICH – Dominic Zvada 37-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 5:45; Texas 7–3)
(8:24) TEX – Jerrick Gibson 7-yard run, Bert Auburn kick (Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 4:53; Texas 14–3)
(2:40) TEX – Bert Auburn 26-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 29 yards, 4:10; Texas 17–3)
(0:10) TEX – Matthew Golden 5-yard pass from Quinn Ewers, Bert Auburn kick (Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 0:49; Texas 24–3)

;Third quarter

(5:28) MICH – Dominic Zvada 52-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 41 yards, 4:22; Texas 24–6)
(2:29) TEX – Jaydon Blue 7-yard pass from Quinn Ewers, Bert Auburn kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:49; Texas 31–6)

;Fourth quarter

(1:54) MICH – Semaj Morgan 31-yard pass from Davis Warren, (Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 2:55; Texas 31–12)

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In week 2, Michigan hosted the Texas Longhorns. Texas opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 21-yard touchdown pass from Quinn Ewers to Gunnar Helm. Michigan finally got on the board in the second quarter via a 37-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Texas scored 17 points in the quarter via a seven-yard touchdown run by Jerrick Gibson, a 26-yard field goal by Bert Auburn, and a five-yard touchdown pass from Ewers to Matthew Golden. Texas led, 24–3, at halftime. In the third quarter, Michigan scored a 52-yard field goal by Zvada. Texas responded with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Ewers to Jaydon Blue. Michigan scored the only points of the fourth quarter via a 31-yard touchdown pass from Davis Warren to Semaj Morgan.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/9/7/football-michigan-downed-by-no-3-texas-at-big-house |title=Michigan Downed by No. 3 Texas at Big House |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |first1=Dave |last1=Ablauf |first2=Chad |last2=Shepard |date=September 7, 2024 |access-date=September 7, 2024}}

The loss ended Michigan's streak of 29 consecutive regular season wins. The 28 wins tied a Big Ten Conference record. Quarterback Davis Warren completed 22 passes for a career-high 204 yards. Tight end Colston Loveland recorded eight receptions for 70 yards.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/9/7/football-postgame-notes-michigan-vs-texas |title=Postgame Notes: #3 Texas 31, #10 Michigan 12 |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |date=September 7, 2024 |access-date=September 7, 2024}}

class="wikitable" style="float:left" ! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Texas Longhorns}}"\|TEX !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}"\|MICH
First downs	19	13
Plays–yards	68–389	56–284
Rushes–yards	32–143	23–80
Passing yards	246	204
Passing: {{abbr\|comp\|Completions}}–{{abbr\|att\|Attempts}}–{{abbr\|int\|Interceptions}}	24–36–0	22–33–2
Time of possession	31:20	28:40

class="wikitable" style="float:right" ! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Texas Longhorns}}\| Texas \| Passing \| Quinn Ewers \| 24-36, 246 yards, 3 TD
Rushing \| Ryan Wingo \| 1 carries, 55 yards
Receiving \| Gunnar Helm \| 7 receptions, 98 yards, 1 TD
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}\| Michigan \| Passing \| Davis Warren \| 22-33, 204 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing \| Donovan Edwards \| 8 carries, 41 yards
Receiving \| Colston Loveland \| 8 receptions, 70 yards

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Texas Longhorns}}| Texas

| Passing

| Quinn Ewers

| 24-36, 246 yards, 3 TD

Rushing

| Ryan Wingo

| 1 carries, 55 yards

Receiving

| Gunnar Helm

| 7 receptions, 98 yards, 1 TD

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}}| Michigan

| Passing

| 22-33, 204 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT

Rushing

| 8 carries, 41 yards

Receiving

| 8 receptions, 70 yards

= vs Arkansas State =

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|title=Arkansas State Red Wolves (2–0) vs No. 17 Michigan Wolverines (1–1) – Game summary

|date={{tooltip|September 14|Saturday}}

|time=Noon

|road=Red Wolves

|R1=0 |R2=3 |R3=0 |R4=15

|home=No. 17 Wolverines

|H1=7 |H2=14 |H3=0 |H4=7

|attendance=110,250

|weather = {{convert|78|F|C}}, sunny, NE {{convert|7|mph|km/h}}

|referee= Jerry McGinn

|TV=BTN

|TVAnnouncers=Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Jake Butt (color commentator), and Brooke Fletcher (sideline reporter)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

(2:23) MICH – Kalel Mullings 30-yard run, Dominic Zvada kick (Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 6:39; Michigan 7–0)

;Second quarter

(14:18) ARST – Clune Van Andel 27-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:10; Michigan 7–3)
(6:41) MICH – Donovan Edwards 7-yard run, Dominic Zvada kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:37; Michigan 14–3)
(2:57) MICH – Kalel Mullings 5-yard run, Dominic Zvada kick (Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, 1:59; Michigan 21–3)

;Fourth quarter

(12:49) MICH – Hogan Hansen 9-yard pass from Alex Orji, Dominic Zvada kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 5:18; Michigan 28–3)
(5:38) ARST – Reginald Harden Jr. 24-yard pass from Timmy McClain, Clune Van Andel kick (Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 3:40; Michigan 28–10)
(0:08) ARST – Reginald Harden Jr. 22-yard pass from Timmy McClain, Timmy McClain run (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:50; Michigan 28–18)

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On September 14, Michigan defeated Arkansas State, 28–18, before a crowd of 110,250 at Michigan Stadium.

Arkansas State opened the game with a 13-play, 51-yard drive to Michigan's 24-yard line, but Clune Van Andel's field goal attempt missed the mark. Michigan then drove 76 yards on 11 plays, ending with a 30-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings. Late in the first quarter, Davis Warren threw an interception that Charles Willekes returned 30 yards to the Michigan 15-yard line. On the third play of the second quarter, Arkansas State capitalized on the turnover, as Van Andel kicked a 27-yard field goal. Michigan responded with a 75-yard, 13-play, seven-and-a-half minute drive that featured seven runs by Donovan Edwards, including a seven-yard touchdown run. On Michigan's next possession, Michigan drove 55 yards on four plays, including a 30-yard run by Mullings to the Arkansas State five-yard line, followed by a five-yard touchdown run by Mullings. Warren was intercepted for a second time with 1:15 remaining in the half. In the final minute of the half, Arkansas State drove 58 yards to Michigan's 21-yard line, but Van Andel missed a 38-yard field goal in the final seconds of the half. Michigan led, 21–3, at halftime.

On Michigan's second possession of the second half, Davis Warren threw his third interception. Davis was replaced at quarterback by Alex Orji. Late in the third quarter and early in the fourth, Mullings and Orji led Michigan on an 80-yard drive capped by a nine-yard touchdown pass from Orji to Hogan Hansen. Midway through the fourth quarter, Arkansas State drove 64 yards, scoring on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Timmy McClain to Reginald Harden Jr. After holding Michigan to a three-and-out, Arkansas State mounted another long drive, covering 75 yards and ending with a 22-yard touchdown pass from McClain to Harden with eight seconds remaining in the game.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/9/14/football-u-m-dominates-ground-game-in-victory-over-arkansas-state |title=U-M Dominates Ground Game in Victory Over Arkansas State |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |first1=Dave |last1=Ablauf |first2=Chad |last2=Shepard |date=September 14, 2024 |access-date=September 14, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401628479 |title=No. 17 Michigan beats Arkansas State 28-18 on the ground, overcoming Davis Warren's 3 interceptions |website=ESPN.com |date=September 14, 2024 |access-date=September 14, 2024}}

Davis Warren threw 14 passes, all of which were caught -- 11 by Michigan receivers and three by Arkansas State defenders. Following the game, Michigan announced that Alex Orji would take over from Warren as Michigan's starting quarterback.

Michigan tallied 301 rushing yards in the game, led by Kalel Mullings (153 yards, 15 carries, two touchdowns) and Donovan Edwards (82 yards, 17 carries, one touchdown). Tight end Marlin Klein made his first career start, recording three receptions for 43 yards.

Michigan's defense held Arkansas State to 58 rushing yards, including -6 rushing yards in the first half. However, Arkansas State quarterbacks completed 26 of 44 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/9/14/football-postgame-notes-michigan-arkansas-state |title=Postgame Notes: #17 Michigan 28, Arkansas State 18 |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |date=September 14, 2024 |access-date=September 14, 2024}}

class="wikitable" style="float:left" ! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Arkansas State Red Wolves\|color=white}}"\|ARST !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}"\|MICH
First downs	17	20
Plays–yards	69–280	62–435
Rushes–yards	25–58	44–301
Passing yards	222	134
Passing: {{abbr\|comp\|Completions}}–{{abbr\|att\|Attempts}}–{{abbr\|int\|Interceptions}}	26–44–1	13–18–3
Time of possession	25:36	34:24

class="wikitable" style="float:right" ! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Arkansas State Red Wolves\|color=white}}\| Arkansas State \| Passing \| Jaylen Raynor \| 19-33, 140 yards, 1 INT
Rushing \| Devin Spencer \| 7 carries, 28 yards
Receiving \| Reginald Harden Jr. \| 3 receptions, 52 yards, 2 TD
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}\| Michigan \| Passing \| Davis Warren \| 11-14, 122 yards, 3 INT
Rushing \| Kalel Mullings \| 15 carries, 153 yards, 2 TD
Receiving \| Marlin Klein \| 3 receptions, 43 yards

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Arkansas State Red Wolves|color=white}}| Arkansas State

| Passing

| Jaylen Raynor

| 19-33, 140 yards, 1 INT

Rushing

| Devin Spencer

| 7 carries, 28 yards

Receiving

| Reginald Harden Jr.

| 3 receptions, 52 yards, 2 TD

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}}| Michigan

| Passing

| 11-14, 122 yards, 3 INT

Rushing

| 15 carries, 153 yards, 2 TD

Receiving

| Marlin Klein

| 3 receptions, 43 yards

= vs No. 11 USC =

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|title=No. 11 USC Trojans (2–0) vs No. 18 Michigan Wolverines (2–1) – Game summary

|date={{tooltip|September 21|Saturday}}

|time=3:30 p.m. EDT/12:30 p.m. PDT

|road=No. 11 Trojans

|R1=0 |R2=3 |R3=14 |R4=7

|home=No. 18 Wolverines

|H1=7 |H2=7 |H3=6 |H4=7

|attendance=110,702

|weather = {{convert|83|F|C}}, sunny, NW {{convert|7|mph|km/h}}

|referee=Chris Coyte

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color commentator), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

(3:10) MICH – Kalel Mullings 53-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 1:40; Michigan 7–0)

;Second quarter

(7:14) MICH – Donovan Edwards 41-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:33; Michigan 14–0)
(4:15) USC - Michael Lantz 29-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 2:59; Michigan 14–3)

;Third quarter

(9:12) USC – Duce Robinson 9-yard pass from Miller Moss (Michael Lantz kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:50; Michigan 14–10)
(5:31) MICH – Will Johnson 42-yard interception return (Dominic Zvada kick blocked) (Michigan 20–10)
(1:28) USC - Jay Fair 16-yard pass from Miller Moss (Michael Lantz kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 27 yards, 0:57; Michigan 20–17)

;Fourth quarter

(7:01) USC – Ja'Kobi Lane 24-yard pass from Miller Moss (Michael Lantz kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 18 yards, 1:27; USC 24–20)
(0:37) MICH – Kalel Mullings 1-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 89 yards, 3:25; Michigan 27–24)

}}

On September 21, Michigan defeated USC, 27–24, before a crowd of 110,702 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. It was USC's first conference game as a member of the Big Ten.{{cite web | last=Mendoza | first=Jordan | title=USC facs Michigan in Big Ten opener with something to prove | website=USA TODAY | date=2024-09-20 | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bigten/2024/09/20/usc-michigan-big-ten-opener-defense/75299844007/ | access-date=2024-11-26}}

The teams exchanged punts on the first four drives. On Michigan's third drive, Kalel Mullings ran 53 yards for a touchdown with 3:10 remaining in the first quarter. The team's then exchanged punts on the next three drives. On Michigan's fifth drive of the game, the Wolverines drove 80 yards in six plays, ending with a 41-yard touchdown run by Donovan Edwards. USC then drove 64 yards, including passes from Miller Moss to Zachariah Branch of 24 and 42 yards, the latter moving the ball to Michigan's 10-yard line. Michigan's defense held, and USC's Michael Lantz kicked a 29-yard field goal. Michigan led, 14–3, at halftime.

On the opening drive of the second half, USC drove 75 yards on 12 plays, ending with a nine-yard touchdown pass from Moss to Duce Robinson. Michigan was held to a three-and-out on its first drive of the second half. On USC's second drive of the second half, Will Johnson intercepted a Moss pass and returned it 42 yards for a touchdown. Dominic Zvada's extra point kick was blocked, and Michigan led, 20–10. On USC's next possession, Woody Marks ran for a 65-yard gain to the Michigan two-yard line. Moss was sacked and fumbled at the nine-yard line; Kenneth Grant recovered the fumble and returned it to the USC 18-yard line where USC's Woody Marks ripped the ball from Grant's arms for a fumble recovery. USC scored on a 16-yard pass from Moss to Jay Fair, and Michigan's lead was narrowed to 20–17 at the end of the third quarter.

With 8:35 remaining in the game, Donovan Edwards fumbled as USC linebacker Eric Gentry punched the ball from Edwards' hands and recovered the ball at Michigan's 18-yard line. USC then took the lead on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Moss to Ja'Kobi Lane. After an exchange of punts, Michigan took over at its own 11-yard line with 3:25 remaining. Mullings ran for 63 yards to the 17-yard line with 2:21 remaining and ultimately scored the winning touchdown on a one-yard run with 37 seconds remaining.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/9/21/fbl-mullings-plays-hero-in-michigans-late-game-victory-over-no-11-usc |title=Mullings Plays Hero in Michigan's Late-Game Victory Over No. 11 USC |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |first1=Dave |last1=Ablauf |first2=Chad |last2=Shepard |date=September 21, 2024 |access-date=September 21, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401628489 |title=Mullings' 2nd TD with 37 seconds left lifts No. 18 Michigan to 27-24 win over No. 11 USC |website=ESPN.com |date=September 21, 2024 |access-date=September 21, 2024}}

Quarterback Alex Orji made his first career start, completing seven of 12 passes for 32 yards, "the lowest output by a Michigan quarterback since 1987."{{cite news|title=Orji plays low-profile role in debut as Michigan's starting QB|newspaper=The Detroit News|author=Angelique S. Chengelis|date=September 21, 2024|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2024/09/21/alex-orji-plays-low-profile-role-in-debut-as-michigan-wolverines-starting-qb/75326892007/}} Kalel Mullings rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries. Donovan Edwards also tallied 74 rushing yards as Michigan backs combined for 290 rushing ayrds.

Michigan's defense held USC to -16 rushing yards in the first half. Michigan had four sacks, including two by Josaiah Stewart. Will Johnson became the first player in program history with more than two career interceptions returned for touchdowns.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/9/21/football-postgame-notes-michigan-vs-usc |title=Postgame Notes: #18 Michigan 27, #11 USC 24 |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |date=September 21, 2024 |access-date=September 21, 2024}}

class="wikitable" style="float:left" ! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|USC Trojans}}"\|USC !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}"\|MICH
First downs	17	12
Plays–yards	73–379	58–322
Rushes–yards	21–96	46–290
Passing yards	283	32
Passing: {{abbr\|comp\|Completions}}–{{abbr\|att\|Attempts}}–{{abbr\|int\|Interceptions}}	28–52–1	7–12–0
Time of possession	30:42	29:18

class="wikitable" style="float:right" ! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|USC Trojans}}\| USC \| Passing \| Miller Moss \| 28/51, 283 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Rushing \| Woody Marks \| 13 carries, 100 yards
Receiving \| Zachariah Branch \| 6 receptions, 98 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}\| Michigan \| Passing \| Alex Orji \| 7/12, 32 yards
Rushing \| Kalel Mullings \| 17 carries, 159 yards, 2 TD
Receiving \| Marlin Klein \| 1 reception, 10 yards

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|USC Trojans}}| USC

| Passing

| Miller Moss

| 28/51, 283 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

| Woody Marks

| 13 carries, 100 yards

Receiving

| Zachariah Branch

| 6 receptions, 98 yards

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}}| Michigan

| Passing

| Alex Orji

| 7/12, 32 yards

Rushing

| 17 carries, 159 yards, 2 TD

Receiving

| Marlin Klein

| 1 reception, 10 yards

= vs Minnesota=

{{see also|2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team|Little Brown Jug (college football trophy)}}

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|title=Minnesota Golden Gophers (2–2) vs No. 12 Michigan Wolverines (3–1) – Game summary

|date={{tooltip|September 28|Saturday}}

|time=Noon

|road=Golden Gophers

|R1=0 |R2=3 |R3=0 |R4=21

|home=No. 12 Wolverines

|H1=7 |H2=14 |H3=3 |H4=3

|attendance=110,340

|weather = {{convert|67|F|C}}, rain, NE {{convert|8|mph|km/h}}

|referee= Mark Kluczynski

|TV=Fox

|TVAnnouncers=Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (color commentator), and Jenny Taft (sideline reporter)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

(6:34) MICH – Kalel Mullings 27-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 4:57; Michigan 7–0)

;Second quarter

(8:59) MICH – Kalel Mullings 1-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 16 yards, 1:26; Michigan 14–0)
(3:48) MICH – Tyler Morris 11-yard pass from Alex Orji (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 1 play, 11 yards, 0:29; Michigan 21–0)
(0:00) MINN– Dragan Kesich 20-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 1:54; Michigan 21–3)

;Third quarter

(7:36) MICH – Dominic Zvada 53-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 40 yards, 7:24; Michigan 24–3)

;Fourth quarter

(14:01) MINN – Darius Taylor 3-yard run (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 4:59; Michigan 24–10)
(11:05) MINN – Darius Taylor 4-yard run (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 0:47; Michigan 24–17)
(4:33) MICH – Dominic Zvada 35-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 58 yards, 6:32; Michigan 27–17)
(1:37) MINN – Daniel Jackson 12-yard pass from Max Brosmer (Dragan Kesich kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 2:56; Michigan 27–24)

}}

On September 28, Michigan defeated Minnesota, 27–24, before a crowd of 110,340 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, to retain the Little Brown Jug. Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 27-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings. Michigan scored 14 points in the second quarter via a one-yard touchdown run by Mullings and an 11-yard touchdown pass from Alex Orji to Tyler Morris. Minnesota finally got on the board via a 20-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. Michigan led, 21–3, at halftime. Michigan scored the only points of the third quarter via a 53-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Michigan extended their lead in the fourth quarter via a 35-yard field goal by Zvada. Minnesota scored 21 points in the fourth quarter via two touchdown runs by Darius Taylor, from three-yards, and four-yards, respectively, and a 12-yard touchdown pass from Max Brosmer to Daniel Jackson.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/9/28/football-mullings-first-half-defense-help-u-m-defeat-minnesota-retain-little-brown-jug |title=Mullings, First-Half Defense Help U-M Defeat Minnesota, Retain Little Brown Jug |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |first1=Dave |last1=Ablauf |first2=Chad |last2=Shepard |date=September 28, 2024 |access-date=September 28, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401628497 |title=No. 12 Michigan holds off Minnesota in 4th quarter to win 27-24 and retain Little Brown Jug |website=ESPN.com |date=September 28, 2024 |access-date=September 28, 2024}}

Michigan's defense recorded four sacks and eight tackles for loss in the first half of the game for the first time since a game against Penn State on November 15, 2021. With four receptions for 41 yards, tight end Colston Loveland's 1,112 career receiving yards ranks fifth all-time among tight ends, while his 84 career receptions ranks tied for sixth in program history.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/9/28/football-postgame-notes-michigan-vs-minnesota |title=Postgame Notes: #12 Michigan 27, Minnesota 24 |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |date=September 28, 2024 |access-date=September 28, 2024}}

class="wikitable" style="float:left" ! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Minnesota Golden Gophers}}"\|MINN !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}"\|MICH
First downs	20	15
Plays–yards	66–296	61–241
Rushes–yards	25–38	43–155
Passing yards	258	86
Passing: {{abbr\|comp\|Completions}}–{{abbr\|att\|Attempts}}–{{abbr\|int\|Interceptions}}	27–41–1	10–18–1
Time of possession	26:44	33:16

class="wikitable" style="float:right" ! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Minnesota Golden Gophers}}\| Minnesota \| Passing \| Max Brosmer \| 27/40, 258 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing \| Darius Taylor \| 13 carries, 36 yards, 2 TD
Receiving \| Elijah Spencer \| 6 receptions, 67 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}\| Michigan \| Passing \| Alex Orji \| 10/18, 86 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing \| Kalel Mullings \| 24 carries, 111 yards, 2 TD
Receiving \| Colston Loveland \| 4 receptions, 41 yards

class="wikitable" style="float:right"

! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Minnesota Golden Gophers}}| Minnesota

| Passing

| Max Brosmer

| 27/40, 258 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

| Darius Taylor

| 13 carries, 36 yards, 2 TD

Receiving

| Elijah Spencer

| 6 receptions, 67 yards

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}}| Michigan

| Passing

| Alex Orji

| 10/18, 86 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

| 24 carries, 111 yards, 2 TD

Receiving

| 4 receptions, 41 yards

= at Washington =

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|state=autocollapse

|title=No. 10 Michigan Wolverines (4–1) at Washington Huskies (3–2) – Game summary

|date={{tooltip|October 5|Saturday}}

|time=7:30 p.m.

|road=No. 10 Wolverines

|R1=0 |R2=10 |R3=7 |R4=0

|home=Huskies

|H1=7 |H2=7 |H3=0 |H4=13

|stadium=Husky Stadium • Seattle, Washington

|attendance=72,132

|weather = {{convert|63|F|C}}, sunny, N {{convert|8|mph|km/h}}

|referee=Kole Knueppel

|TV=NBC

|TVAnnouncers=Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color commentator), and Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

(2:38) WASH – Denzel Boston 3-yard pass from Will Rogers (Grady Gross kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 83 yards, 5:16; Washington 7–0)

;Second quarter

(9:38) WASH – Giles Jackson 16-yard pass from Will Rogers (Grady Gross kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 2:16; Washington 14–0)
(5:25) MICH – Donovan Edwards 39-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:13; Washington 14–7)
(1:49) MICH – Dominic Zvada 45-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 2:38; Washington 14–10)

;Third quarter

(8:38) MICH – Colston Loveland 8-yard pass from Jack Tuttle (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:22; Michigan 17–14)

;Fourth quarter

(13:38) WASH – Grady Gross 28-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 45 yards, 6:00; Tied 17–17)
(6:22) WASH – Jonah Coleman 1-yard run (Grady Gross kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 32 yards, 1:40; Washington 24–17)
(1:06) WASH – Grady Gross 32-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 26 yards, 2:18; Washington 27–17)

}}

On October 5, Michigan lost to Washington 17–27. Washington opened the scoring in the first quarter via a three-yard touchdown pass from Will Rogers to Denzel Boston. Washington extended their lead in the second quarter via a 16-yard touchdown pass from Rogers to Giles Jackson. Michigan scored ten points in the quarter via a 39-yard touchdown run by Donovan Edwards, and a 45-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Washington led, 14–10, at halftime. Michigan took their first lead of the game in the third quarter via an eight-yard touchdown pass from Jack Tuttle to Colston Loveland. Tuttle committed two turnovers in the final ten minutes of the game, and Washington capitalized. Washington scored 13 points in the fourth quarter via a 28-yard field goal by Grady Gross, a one-yard touchdown run by Jonah Coleman, and a 32-yard field goal by Gross.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401628505 |title=Washington pulls away in 4th quarter to beat No. 10 Michigan 27-17 |website=ESPN.com |date=October 5, 2024 |access-date=October 5, 2024}}

The loss ended an 11-game streak of consecutive wins on the road for the Wolverines, which tied a program record. The loss also ended a program record streak of 27 consecutive Big Ten wins.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/10/5/football-postgame-notes-michigan-at-washington |title=Postgame Notes: Washington 27, #10 Michigan 17 |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |date=October 5, 2024 |access-date=October 5, 2024}}

class="wikitable" style="float:left" ! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}"\|MICH !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Washington Huskies}}"\|WASH
First downs	17	23
Plays–yards	62–287	68–429
Rushes–yards	37–174	35–114
Passing yards	113	315
Passing: {{abbr\|comp\|Completions}}–{{abbr\|att\|Attempts}}–{{abbr\|int\|Interceptions}}	13–25–1	23–33–1
Time of possession	30:30	29:30

class="wikitable" style="float:right" ! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}\| Michigan \| Passing \| Jack Tuttle \| 10/18, 98 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing \| Donovan Edwards \| 14 carries, 95 yards, 1 TD
Receiving \| Colston Loveland \| 6 receptions, 33 yards, 1 TD
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Washington Huskies}}\| Washington \| Passing \| Will Rogers \| 21/31, 271 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing \| Jonah Coleman \| 18 carries, 80 yards, 1 TD
Receiving \| Denzel Boston \| 5 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD

class="wikitable" style="float:right"

! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}}| Michigan

| Passing

| Jack Tuttle

| 10/18, 98 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

| 14 carries, 95 yards, 1 TD

Receiving

| 6 receptions, 33 yards, 1 TD

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington Huskies}}| Washington

| Passing

| Will Rogers

| 21/31, 271 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

| Jonah Coleman

| 18 carries, 80 yards, 1 TD

Receiving

| Denzel Boston

| 5 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD

=at No. 22 Illinois=

{{see also|2024 Illinois Fighting Illini football team|Illinois–Michigan football rivalry}}

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=No. 24 Michigan Wolverines (4–2) at No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini (5–1) – Game summary

|date={{tooltip|October 19|Saturday}}

|time=3:30 p.m.

|road=No. 24 Wolverines

|R1=0 |R2=7 |R3=0 |R4=0

|home=No. 22 Fighting Illini

|H1=3 |H2=10 |H3=8 |H4=0

|stadium=Memorial Stadium • Champaign, Illinois

|attendance=60,670

|weather = {{convert|72|F|C}}, sunny, SW {{convert|4|mph|km/h}}

|referee=Tim O'Dey

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color commentator), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

(12:07) ILL – David Olano 47-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 2:53; Illinois 3–0)

;Second quarter

(11:35) ILL – David Olano 32-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 24 yards, 2:37; Illinois 6–0)
(7:53) ILL – Tanner Arkin 2-yard pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:04; Illinois 13–0)
(1:40) MICH – Kalel Mullings 1-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 6:07; Illinois 13–7)

;Third quarter

(9:16) ILL – Luke Altmyer 1-yard run (Donovan Leary–Zakhari Franklin pass) (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:47; Illinois 21–7)

;Fourth quarter

No scoring plays

}}

On October 19, following its first bye week, Michigan lost to Illinois, 21–7, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois wore 1924 throwback uniforms to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Red Grange's six-touchdown game against Michigan on the day Memorial Stadium was dedicated.{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10139920-why-illinois-will-wear-1920s-style-throwback-uniforms-leather-helmets-vs-michigan |title=Why Illinois Will Wear 1920s-Style Throwback Uniforms, Leather Helmets vs. Michigan |website=Bleacher Report |date=October 18, 2024 |access-date=October 20, 2024}}

On the opening drive of the game, Illinois drove 46 yards on seven plays, including a 29-yard run by Aidan Laughery, and took the lead on a 47-yard field goal by David Olano. Michigan punted on its first two possessions. On its third possession, quarterback Jack Tuttle fumbled at Michigan's 25-yard line, setting up a 32-yard field goal by Olano. On Michigan's next possession, Donovan Edwards fumbled and Illinois recovered the ball at midfield. The Illini then drove 51 yards on seven plays, scoring on a two-yard touchdown pass from Luke Altmyer to Tanner Arkin. Trailing, 13-0, Michigan then drove 72 yards on 12 plays, including eight runs by Kalel Mullings, ending with a one-yard touchdown run by Mullings. Illinois drove 49 yards in the closing two minutes of the first half, but Olano's field-goal attempt from 44 yards was blocked by Makari Paige. Illinois led 13–7 at halftime.{{cite news|title=Recap: Michigan stays winless on road in 21-7 loss at Illinois|author=Kameron Goodwill|newspaper=The Detroit News|date=October 19, 2024|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2024/10/19/live-updates-michigan-wolverines-football-at-illinois-fighting-illini/75721566007/}}{{cite news|title=Michigan football offense looks completely broken in 21-7 spanking by Illinois|author=Tony Garcia|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|date=October 19, 2024|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2024/10/19/michigan-football-illinois-game-recap-week-8/75753260007/}}

On the opening drive of the second half, Michigan was held to a three-and-out. Illinois then drove 55 yards in eight plays, including a 36-yard run by Tanner Arkin on a fake punt, and ending with a one-yard touchdown run by Altmyer and a two-point conversion pass from Donovan Leary to Zakhari Franklin. Michigan's next two drives combined for 14:13 of game time, however, they failed to score any points due to a blocked 28-yard field goal try by Dominic Zvada and an interception thrown by Tuttle at the Illinois two-yard line. Michigan's offense was held scoreless by the Fighting Illini for the final 31:40 of the game. This was Illinois' first victory against Michigan since 2009.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/10/19/football-michigan-suffers-road-loss-at-no-22-illinois |title=Michigan Suffers Road Loss at No. 22 Illinois |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |first1=Dave |last1=Ablauf |first2=Chad |last2=Shepard |date=October 19, 2024 |access-date=October 19, 2024}}

Michigan scored only seven points against an Illinois defense that gave up 49 points to Purdue one week earlier. It was Michigan's lowest point total since a 31-0 loss to Notre Dame in September 2014.{{cite news|title=Michigan's Loss at Illinois Marks Lowest Point Total Since 2014 Notre Dame Game|publisher=SI.com|accessdate=October 20, 2024|url=https://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/michigan-loss-illinois-program-low-since-2014-notre-dame}} Quarterback Jack Tuttle made his first start of the season for Michigan and completed 20 of 32 passes for 208 yards (129 in the fourth quarter) with one interception and a fumble. Tuttle was also sacked five times.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/10/19/football-postgame-notes-michigan-at-illinois |title=Postgame Notes: #22 Illinois 21, #24 Michigan 7 |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |date=October 19, 2024 |access-date=October 19, 2024}} After the game, CBS broadcaster Brian Jones described Michigan's offense as "pathetic" and "embarrassing" and noted that Tuttle "couldn't hit the side of a building."{{cite news|title=Michigan football ripped by CBS experts, fans after 'embarrassing' showing vs. Illinois|publisher=Yahoo! sports|date=October 19, 2024|author=Marlowe Alter|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/michigan-football-ripped-cbs-analysts-214011714.html}}

class="wikitable" style="float:left" ! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}"\|MICH !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Illinois Fighting Illini}}"\|ILL
First downs	20	18
Plays–yards	70–322	57–267
Rushes–yards	38–114	38–187
Passing yards	208	80
Passing: {{abbr\|comp\|Completions}}–{{abbr\|att\|Attempts}}–{{abbr\|int\|Interceptions}}	20–32–1	9–19–0
Time of possession	33:34	26:26

class="wikitable" style="float:right" ! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}\| Michigan \| Passing \| Jack Tuttle \| 20/32, 208 yards, 1 INT
Rushing \| Kalel Mullings \| 19 carries, 87 yards, 1 TD
Receiving \| Colston Loveland \| 7 receptions, 83 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Illinois Fighting Illini}}\| Illinois \| Passing \| Luke Altmyer \| 9/18, 80 yards, 1 TD
Rushing \| Aidan Laughery \| 9 carries, 54 yards
Receiving \| Pat Bryant \| 4 receptions, 32 yards

class="wikitable" style="float:right"

! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}}| Michigan

| Passing

| Jack Tuttle

| 20/32, 208 yards, 1 INT

Rushing

| 19 carries, 87 yards, 1 TD

Receiving

| 7 receptions, 83 yards

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Illinois Fighting Illini}}| Illinois

| Passing

| Luke Altmyer

| 9/18, 80 yards, 1 TD

Rushing

| Aidan Laughery

| 9 carries, 54 yards

Receiving

| Pat Bryant

| 4 receptions, 32 yards

=vs Michigan State=

{{see also|2024 Michigan State Spartans football team|Michigan–Michigan State football rivalry}}

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle={{CollegePrimaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Michigan State Spartans (4–3) vs Michigan Wolverines (4–3) – Game summary

|date={{tooltip|October 26|Saturday}}

|time=7:30 p.m.

|road=Spartans

|R1=7 |R2=0 |R3=3 |R4=7

|home=Wolverines

|H1=0 |H2=9 |H3=7 |H4=8

|attendance=110,849

|weather = {{convert|46|F|C}}, clear, N {{convert|5|mph|km/h}}

|referee=Larry Smith

|TV=BTN

|TVAnnouncers=Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Jake Butt (analyst), and Brooke Fletcher (sideline reporter)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

(0:10) MSU – Nate Carter 2-yard run (Jonathan Kim kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 5:13; Michigan State 7–0)

;Second quarter

(0:29) MICH – Colston Loveland 10-yard pass from Davis Warren (pass failed) (Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 2:29; Michigan State 7–6)
(0:02) MICH – Dominic Zvada 37-yard field goal (Drive: 2 plays, 15 yards, 0:12; Michigan 9–7)

;Third quarter

(9:49) MICH – Alex Orji 2-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:11; Michigan 16–7)
(3:45) MSU – Jonathan Kim 46-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 6:04; Michigan 16–10)

;Fourth quarter

(13:20) MICH – Colston Loveland 23-yard pass from Donovan Edwards (Davis Warren–Colston Loveland pass) (Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 2:06; Michigan 24–10)
(6:12) MSU – Nick Marsh 20-yard pass from Aidan Chiles (Jonathan Kim kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:08; Michigan 24–17)

}}

On October 26, Michigan faced their in-state rivals, the Michigan State Spartans, in the annual battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. Michigan defeated Michigan State 24–17. Michigan State opened the scoring in the first quarter via a two-yard touchdown run by Nate Carter. Michigan scored nine points in the second quarter via a ten-yard touchdown pass from Davis Warren to Colston Loveland and a 37-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Michigan led, 9–7, at halftime. Michigan extended their lead in the third quarter via a two-yard touchdown run by Alex Orji. Michigan State responded with a 46-yard field goal by Jonathan Kim. Michigan extended their lead in the fourth quarter via a 23-yard touchdown pass from Donovan Edwards to Loveland and a successful two-point conversion attempt. Michigan State scored the final points of the game via a 20-yard touchdown pass from Aidan Chiles to Nick Marsh. Michigan State's attempted comeback failed after Quinten Johnson recorded a pass breakup on a fourth-down play with two minutes remaining in the game to secure Michigan's victory.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/10/26/football-late-game-offense-helps-u-m-secure-win-over-msu-keep-paul-bunyan-trophy |title=Late-Game Offense Helps U-M Secure Win Over MSU, Keep Paul Bunyan Trophy |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |first1=Dave |last1=Ablauf |first2=Chad |last2=Shepard |date=October 26, 2024 |access-date=October 26, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401628529 |title=Colston Loveland's 2 TD catches and 2-point conversion help Michigan beat Michigan State 24-17 |website=ESPN.com |date=October 26, 2024 |access-date=October 26, 2024}}

With six receptions for 67 yards, tight end Colston Loveland ranks third all-time with 103 career receptions. With two touchdown receptions in the game, Loveland ranks third all-time in career receiving touchdowns with ten. With two receptions for 17 yards, running back Donovan Edwards tied B. J. Askew for the second-most receiving yards by a running back in program history with 777 yards.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/10/26/football-postgame-notes-michigan-vs-michigan-state |title=Postgame Notes: Michigan 24, Michigan State 17 |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |date=October 26, 2024 |access-date=October 26, 2024}}

With this win, Sherrone Moore is the first Michigan head coach since Bennie Oosterbaan in 1948 to defeat Michigan State in his first year.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/college/michigan/football/sherrone-moore-first-wolverines-head-coach-to-win-debut-vs-msu-spartans-since-1948-jim-harbaugh-bo-schembechler|title=Michigan Football: Sherrone Moore achieves feat which eluded Harbaugh, Schembechler|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=October 27, 2024 }}

class="wikitable" style="float:left" ! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Michigan State Spartans}}"\|MSU !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}"\|MICH
First downs	18	17
Plays–yards	65–352	61–265
Rushes–yards	42–163	31–119
Passing yards	189	146
Passing: {{abbr\|comp\|Completions}}–{{abbr\|att\|Attempts}}–{{abbr\|int\|Interceptions}}	17–23–0	14–20–0
Time of possession	37:05	22:55

class="wikitable" style="float:right" ! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Michigan State Spartans}}\| Michigan State \| Passing \| Aidan Chiles \| 17/23, 189 yards, 1 TD
Rushing \| Nate Carter \| 19 carries, 118 yards, 1 TD
Receiving \| Nate Carter \| 2 receptions, 56 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}\| Michigan \| Passing \| Davis Warren \| 13/19, 123 yards, 1 TD
Rushing \| Alex Orji \| 6 carries, 64 yards, 1 TD
Receiving \| Colston Loveland \| 6 receptions, 67 yards, 2 TD

class="wikitable" style="float:right"

! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Michigan State Spartans}}| Michigan State

| Passing

| Aidan Chiles

| 17/23, 189 yards, 1 TD

Rushing

| Nate Carter

| 19 carries, 118 yards, 1 TD

Receiving

| Nate Carter

| 2 receptions, 56 yards

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}}| Michigan

| Passing

| 13/19, 123 yards, 1 TD

Rushing

| Alex Orji

| 6 carries, 64 yards, 1 TD

Receiving

| 6 receptions, 67 yards, 2 TD

= vs No. 1 Oregon =

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle={{CollegePrimaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=No. 1 Oregon Ducks (8–0) vs Michigan Wolverines (5–3) – Game summary

|date={{tooltip|November 2|Saturday}}

|time=3:30 p.m.

|road=No. 1 Ducks

|R1=7 |R2=21 |R3=3 |R4=7

|home=Wolverines

|H1=7 |H2=3 |H3=7 |H4=0

|attendance=110,576

|weather = {{convert|53|F|C}}, sunny, S {{convert|2|mph|km/h}}

|referee=Ron Snodgrass

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color commentator), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

(6:53) ORE – Evan Stewart 2-yard pass from Dillon Gabriel (Atticus Sappington kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 6:26; Oregon 7–0)
(1:31) MICH – Tyler Morris 7-yard pass from Davis Warren (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 3:19; Tied 7–7)

;Second quarter

(14:30) ORE – Noah Whittington 1-yard run (Atticus Sappington kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:01; Oregon 14–7)
(4:19) ORE – Noah Whittington 6-yard run (Atticus Sappington kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 94 yards, 4:41; Oregon 21–7)
(1:51) MICH – Dominic Zvada 38-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 2:28; Oregon 21–10)
(0:35) ORE – Dillon Gabriel 23-yard run (Atticus Sappington kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 1:12; Oregon 28–10)

;Third quarter

(7:09) MICH – Peyton O'Leary 6-yard pass from Davis Warren (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:35; Oregon 28–17)
(0:36) ORE – Atticus Sappington 26-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 67 yards, 6:33; Oregon 31–17)

;Fourth quarter

(0:25) ORE – Jordan James 2-yard run (Atticus Sappington kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 90 yards, 6:59; Oregon 38–17)

}}

On November 2, Michigan lost to No. 1 Oregon 38–17. Oregon opened the scoring in the first quarter via a two-yard touchdown pass from Dillon Gabriel to Evan Stewart. Michigan responded with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Davis Warren to Tyler Morris to tie the game. Oregon scored 21 points in the second quarter via two touchdown runs by Noah Whittington, from one-yard, and six-yards, respectively, and a 23-yard touchdown run by Gabriel. Michigan's only points in the quarter were scored via a 38-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Oregon led, 28–10 at halftime. In the third quarter, Michigan scored via a six-yard touchdown pass from Warren to Peyton O'Leary. Oregon responded with a 26-yard field goal by Atticus Sappington. Oregon scored the only points of the fourth quarter via a two-yard touchdown run by Jordan James.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/11/2/football-michigan-falls-to-no-1-ranked-oregon |title=Michigan Falls to No. 1-Ranked Oregon |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |first1=Dave |last1=Ablauf |first2=Chad |last2=Shepard |date=November 2, 2024 |access-date=November 2, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401628536 |title=Dillon Gabriel throws a TD pass and runs for a score to lead No. 1 Oregon to 38-17 win over Michigan |website=ESPN.com |date=November 2, 2024 |access-date=November 2, 2024}} Michigan played the game without their top defensive player Will Johnson.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/42138671/michigan-wolverines-top-cornerback-johnson-oregon-game |title=Michigan without top CB Will Johnson vs. Oregon |website=ESPN.com |first=Pete |last=Thamel |date=November 1, 2024 |access-date=November 2, 2024}}

Quarterback Davis Warren completed 12 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns, his first multi-touchdown game of his career. With one reception during the game, running back Donovan Edwards passed B. J. Askew for the second-most receiving yards by a running back in program history.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/11/2/football-postgame-notes-michigan-vs-oregon |title=Postgame Notes: #1 Oregon 38, Michigan 17 |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |date=November 2, 2024 |access-date=November 2, 2024}}

class="wikitable" style="float:left" ! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Oregon Ducks}}"\|ORE !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}"\|MICH
First downs	23	11
Plays–yards	71–470	53–270
Rushes–yards	37–176	28–105
Passing yards	294	165
Passing: {{abbr\|comp\|Completions}}–{{abbr\|att\|Attempts}}–{{abbr\|int\|Interceptions}}	22–34–0	13–25–0
Time of possession	32:28	27:32

class="wikitable" style="float:right" ! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Oregon Ducks}}\| Oregon \| Passing \| Dillon Gabriel \| 22/34, 294 yards, 1 TD
Rushing \| Jordan James \| 23 carries, 117 yards, 1 TD
Receiving \| Traeshon Holden \| 6 receptions, 149 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}\| Michigan \| Passing \| Davis Warren \| 12/21, 164 yards, 2 TD
Rushing \| Donovan Edwards \| 10 carries, 52 yards
Receiving \| Colston Loveland \| 7 receptions, 112 yards

class="wikitable" style="float:right"

! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Oregon Ducks}}| Oregon

| Passing

| Dillon Gabriel

| 22/34, 294 yards, 1 TD

Rushing

| Jordan James

| 23 carries, 117 yards, 1 TD

Receiving

| Traeshon Holden

| 6 receptions, 149 yards

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}}| Michigan

| Passing

| 12/21, 164 yards, 2 TD

Rushing

| 10 carries, 52 yards

Receiving

| 7 receptions, 112 yards

= at No. 8 Indiana =

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Michigan Wolverines (5–4) at No. 8 Indiana Hoosiers (9–0) – Game summary

|date={{tooltip|November 9|Saturday}}

|time=3:30 p.m.

|road=Wolverines

|R1=3 |R2=0 |R3=6 |R4=6

|home=No. 8 Hoosiers

|H1=7 |H2=10 |H3=0 |H4=3

|stadium=Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

|attendance=53,082

|weather = {{convert|61|F|C}}, sunny, E {{convert|6|mph|km/h}}

|referee= Bryan Banks

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color commentator), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

(5:01) MICH – Dominic Zvada 39-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 66 yards, 7:30; Michigan 3–0)
(1:17) IU – Omar Cooper Jr. 7-yard pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nicolas Radicic kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:44; Indiana 7–3)

;Second quarter

(12:10) IU – Elijah Sarratt 36-yard pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nicolas Radicic kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:08; Indiana 14–3)
(2:20) IU – Nicolas Radicic 40-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 27 yards, 3:23; Indiana 17–3)

;Third quarter

(8:41) MICH – Dominic Zvada 22-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 2:18; Indiana 17–6)
(0:08) MICH – Dominic Zvada 56-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 44 yards, 7:03; Indiana 17–9)

;Fourth quarter

(9:35) MICH – Kalel Mullings 1-yard run (pass failed) (Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 3:52; Indiana 17–15)
(2:34) IU – Nicolas Radicic 41-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 16 yards, 2:46; Indiana 20–15)

}}

On November 9, Michigan lost to No. 8 Indiana 20–15. Michigan opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 39-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Indiana repsonded with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Kurtis Rourke to Omar Cooper Jr. Indiana scored ten points in the second via a 36-yard touchdown pass from Rourke to Elijah Sarratt and a 40-yard field goal by Nicolas Radicic. Indiana led, 17–3, at halftime. Michigan scored the only points of the third quarter via two field goals by Zvada, from 22-yards, and 56-yards, respectively. Michigan scored in the fourth quarter via a one-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings, and a failed two-point conversion attempt. Indiana scored the final points of the game via a 41-yard field goal by Radicic.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/11/9/football-michigans-second-half-effort-not-enough-to-down-no-8-indiana |title=Michigan's Second-Half Effort Not Enough to Down No. 8 Indiana |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |first1=Dave |last1=Ablauf |first2=Chad |last2=Shepard |date=November 9, 2024 |access-date=November 9, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401628541 |title=No. 8 Indiana scores 2 early TDs to beat Michigan 20-15 and earn school-record 10th win |website=ESPN.com |date=November 9, 2024 |access-date=November 9, 2024}}

With four receptions during the game, tight end Colston Loveland tied Bennie Joppru for the most receptions by a tight end in single season program history with 53. With a pass breakup in the first quarter, Kenneth Grant passed Ryan Van Bergen for the most career pass breakups among defensive linemen in program history with 12.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/11/9/football-postgame-notes-michigan-at-indiana |title=Postgame Notes: #8 Indiana 20, Michigan 15 |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |date=November 9, 2024 |access-date=November 9, 2024}}

class="wikitable" style="float:left" ! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}"\|MICH !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Indiana Hoosiers}}"\|IU
First downs	16	14
Plays–yards	66–206	56–246
Rushes–yards	34–69	28–40
Passing yards	137	206
Passing: {{abbr\|comp\|Completions}}–{{abbr\|att\|Attempts}}–{{abbr\|int\|Interceptions}}	16–32–0	17–28–1
Time of possession	33:08	26:52

class="wikitable" style="float:right" ! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}\| Michigan \| Passing \| Davis Warren \| 16/32, 137 yards
Rushing \| Donovan Edwards \| 15 carries, 46 yards
Receiving \| Colston Loveland \| 4 receptions, 37 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Indiana Hoosiers}}\| Indiana \| Passing \| Kurtis Rourke \| 17/28, 206 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing \| Ty Son Lawton \| 12 carries, 55 yards
Receiving \| Ke'Shawn Williams \| 6 receptions, 70 yards

class="wikitable" style="float:right"

! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}}| Michigan

| Passing

| 16/32, 137 yards

Rushing

| 15 carries, 46 yards

Receiving

| 4 receptions, 37 yards

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Indiana Hoosiers}}| Indiana

| Passing

| Kurtis Rourke

| 17/28, 206 yards, 2 TD, INT

Rushing

| Ty Son Lawton

| 12 carries, 55 yards

Receiving

| Ke'Shawn Williams

| 6 receptions, 70 yards

=vs Northwestern=

{{see also|2024 Northwestern Wildcats football team|George Jewett Trophy}}

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|state=autocollapse

|title=Northwestern Wildcats (4–6) vs Michigan Wolverines (5–5) – Game summary

|date={{tooltip|November 23|Saturday}}

|time=3:30 p.m. ET

|road=Wildcats

|R1=0 |R2=6 |R3=0 |R4=0

|home=Wolverines

|H1=10 |H2=7 |H3=14 |H4=19

|attendance=109,830

|weather = {{convert|44|F|C}}, sunny, NW {{convert|12|mph|km/h}}

|referee=Jeffrey Servinski

|TV=FS1

|TVAnnouncers=Tim Brando (play-by-play), Devin Gardner (analyst), and Josh Sims (sideline reporter)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

(6:44) MICH – Kalel Mullings 1-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 5:51; Michigan 7–0)
(1:09) MICH – Dominic Zvada 56-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 10 yards, 3:52; Michigan 10–0)

;Second quarter

(6:25) NW – Luke Akers 28-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 10 yards, 2:11; Michigan 10–3)
(1:57) NW – Luke Akers 26-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 2:17; Michigan 10–6)
(0:08) MICH – Colston Loveland 3-yard pass from Davis Warren (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 1:49; Michigan 17–6)

;Third quarter

(12:10) MICH – Kalel Mullings 10-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:50; Michigan 24–6)
(5:12) MICH – Kalel Mullings 1-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 5:30; Michigan 31–6)

;Fourth quarter

(13:40) MICH – Donovan Edwards 20-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 2:41; Michigan 38–6)
(5:22) MICH – Dominic Zvada 28-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 53 yards, 7:07; Michigan 41–6)
(4:28) MICH – Team safety (Michigan 43–6)
(4:10) MICH – Tavierre Dunlap 20-yard run (Charlie Mentzer kick) (Drive: 1 play, 20 yards, 0:07; Michigan 50–6)

}}

On November 23, following their bye week, Michigan defeated Northwestern, 50–6, before a crowd of 109,830 at Michigan Stadium.

On the opening drive of the game, Michigan defensive back Aamir Hall intercepted a Northwestern pass, and the Wolverines took over near midfield. They drove 53 yards and scored on a two-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings. After holding Northwestern to a three-and-out and a short punt, the Wolverines again took over near midfield. After advancing to the Northwestern 38-yard line, Dominic Zvada kicked a 56-yard field goal.{{cite web|title=Northwestern vs. Michigan Play by Play|publisher=ESPN.com|accessdate=January 9, 2025|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay/_/gameId/401628557}}

In the second quarter, Michigan quarterback Davis Warren threw an interception that was returned 25 yards to the Michigan 20-yard line, and Luke Akers kicked a 28-yard field goal for Northwestern. On its next possession, Northwestern drove 46 yards, including a 39-yard pass completion from Jack Lausch to Bryce Kirtz and a 26-yard field goal by Akers. In the final two minutes of the half, Michigan drove 65 yards on 11 plays and scored on a three-yard touchdown pass from Warren to Colston Loveland. Michigan led, 17–6, at halftime.

On the opening drive of the second half, Michigan drove 75 yards on five plays, including a 47-yard run by Mullings and ending with a 10-yard touchdown run by Mullings. On its next possession, Michigan drove 45 yards on 10 plays, scoring on a one-yard run by Mullings.

Late in the third quarter and early in the fourth, the Wolverines drove 58 yards on five plays, including a 24-yard run by Donovan Edwards followed by a 20-yard touchdown run by Edwards. After holding Northwestern to a three-and-out, the Wolverines again drove 53 yards, including a 28-yard pass from Warren to Tyler Morris and a 28-yard field goal by Zvada. On Northwestern's net possession, quarterback Ryan Hilinski was penalized for intentional grounding in the end zone, resulting in a safety. On the ensuing kickoff, freshman Jordan Marshall returned the kick 63 yards to the Northwestern 20-yard line. Tavierre Dunlap ran 20 yards for a touchdown to conclude the scoring.

{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/11/23/football-mullings-finds-end-zone-three-times-in-rout-of-northwestern |title=Mullings Finds End Zone Three Times in Rout of Northwestern |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |first1=Dave |last1=Ablauf |first2=Chad |last2=Shepard |date=November 23, 2024 |access-date=November 23, 2024}}

Michigan tallied 396 yards of total offense in the game. Warren led the way with 195 passing yards, and Mullings tallied 92 rushing yards and three touchdowns.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401628557 |title=Kalel Mullings runs for career-high 3 TDs, Michigan beats Northwestern 50-6 to become bowl eligible |website=ESPN.com |date=November 23, 2024 |access-date=November 23, 2024}} Tight end Colston Loveland caught three passes to break Michigan's single-season record for the most receptions by a tight end with 56.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/11/23/football-postgame-notes-michigan-vs-northwestern |title=Postgame Notes: Michigan 50, Northwestern 6 |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |date=November 23, 2024 |access-date=November 23, 2024}}

Michigan's defense held Northwestern to 10 rushing yards and 117 passing yards. with two interceptions, six sacks, eight tackles for loss. Northwestern tallied only 43 yards in the second half.

class="wikitable" style="float:left" ! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Northwestern Wildcats\|color=white}}"\|NW !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}"\|MICH
First downs	8	25
Plays–yards	49–127	70–396
Rushes–yards	25–10	35–201
Passing yards	117	195
Passing: {{abbr\|comp\|Completions}}–{{abbr\|att\|Attempts}}–{{abbr\|int\|Interceptions}}	12–24–2	26–35–1
Time of possession	24:19	35:41

class="wikitable" style="float:right" ! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Northwestern Wildcats\|color=white}}\| Northwestern \| Passing \| Jack Lausch \| 10/21, 106 yards, 2 INT
Rushing \| Cam Porter \| 7 carries, 24 yards
Receiving \| Bryce Kirtz \| 3 receptions, 67 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}\| Michigan \| Passing \| Davis Warren \| 26/35, 195 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing \| Kalel Mullings \| 12 carries, 92 yards, 3 TD
Receiving \| Tyler Morris \| 7 receptions, 64 yards

class="wikitable" style="float:right"

! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Northwestern Wildcats|color=white}}| Northwestern

| Passing

| Jack Lausch

| 10/21, 106 yards, 2 INT

Rushing

| Cam Porter

| 7 carries, 24 yards

Receiving

| Bryce Kirtz

| 3 receptions, 67 yards

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}}| Michigan

| Passing

| 26/35, 195 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

| 12 carries, 92 yards, 3 TD

Receiving

| Tyler Morris

| 7 receptions, 64 yards

=at No. 2 Ohio State=

{{see also|2024 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|Michigan–Ohio State football rivalry}}

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Michigan Wolverines (6–5) at No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (10–1) – Game summary

|date={{tooltip|November 30|Saturday}}

|time= 12:00 p.m. ET

|road=Wolverines

|R1=0 |R2=10 |R3=0 |R4=3

|home=No. 2 Buckeyes

|H1=3 |H2=7 |H3=0 |H4=0

|stadium=Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

|attendance= 106,005

|weather = {{convert|26|F|C}}, sunny, W {{convert|11|mph|km/h}}

|referee= Larry Smith

|TV=Fox

|TVAnnouncers=Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (color commentator), Jenny Taft, and Tom Rinaldi (sideline reporters)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

(6:14) OSU – Jayden Fielding 29-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 4:19; Ohio State 3–0)

;Second quarter

(12:37) MICH – Kalel Mullings 1-yard run, Dominic Zvada kick (Drive: 2 plays, 2 yards, 0:44; Michigan 7–3)
(2:15) MICH – Dominic Zvada 54-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 2:02; Michigan 10–3)
(0:30) OSU – Jeremiah Smith 10-yard pass from Will Howard, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 1:45; Tied 10–10)

;Third quarter

No scoring plays

;Fourth quarter

(0:45) MICH – Dominic Zvada 21-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:28; Michigan 13–10)

}}

On November 30, Michigan upset No. 2 Ohio State 13–10. Ohio State opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 29-yard field goal by Jayden Fielding. Michigan scored ten points in the second quarter via a one-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings and a 54-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada. Ohio State scored the final points of the quarter via a ten-yard touchdown pass from Will Howard to Jeremiah Smith. The score was tied, 10–10, at halftime. Ohio State was held scoreless in the second-half. After a scoreless third quarter, Michigan scored the final points on a game-winning 21-yard field goal by Zvada with 45 seconds remaining.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401628566 |title=Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines' 4th straight win in the bitter rivalry |website=ESPN.com |date=November 30, 2024 |access-date=November 30, 2024}}

The win marked the fourth consecutive against the Buckeyes, the longest streak for the Wolverines since 1988–91, Michigan's first victory over Ohio State while unranked since 1993, Michigan's first victory over Ohio State in Columbus while unranked since 1966, and the largest upset in the series history.{{Cite web|url=https://www.on3.com/teams/michigan-wolverines/news/michigan-wolverines-football-best-and-worst-from-win-over-ohio-state/|last=Sayfie|first=Clayton|title=Best and worst from Michigan's win over Ohio State|website=On3|date=November 30, 2024|accessdate=December 5, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2024/12/01/michigan-footballs-fido-approach-is-doggone-good/76681230007/|title=Michigan football proved exactly what Sherrone Moore said it was: Resilient as hell|work=Detroit Free Press}}{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2024/11/30/michigan-football-biggest-upset-the-game-ohio-state/76678967007/#:~:text=It%20entered%20the%20game%20as,the%20end%20of%20the%20game.&text=That%20is%20the%20biggest%20win,and%20Ohio%20State's%20series%20history.|title=Michigan football pulls off biggest upset over Ohio State in history of 'The Game'|work=Detroit Free Press}}

With his 54-yard field goal in the second quarter, Dominic Zvada extended his program record of 50-plus yard field goals to seven on the season.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/11/30/football-postgame-notes-michigan-at-ohio-state |title=Postgame Notes: Michigan 13, #2 Ohio State 10 |publisher=CBS Interactive |work=MGoBlue.com |date=November 30, 2024 |access-date=November 30, 2024}}

Following the conclusion of the game, a fight broke out between members of the two teams after members of the Wolverines attempted to plant a flag at midfield. The skirmish ended with a few players and coaches bloodied and several players having been pepper sprayed by members of law enforcement.{{cite news |last1=Dotson |first1=Kevin |title=Brawl ensues after Michigan deals stunning upset loss to rival Ohio State |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/30/sport/brawl-mars-michigan-upset-of-rival-ohio-state-spt-intl/index.html |access-date=1 December 2024 |work=CNN |date=30 November 2024}} Both teams were later fined $100,000 by the conference.

class="wikitable" style="float:left" ! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}"\|MICH !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Ohio State Buckeyes\|color=white}}"\|OSU
First downs	13	16
Plays–yards	58–234	59–252
Rushes–yards	42–172	26–77
Passing yards	62	175
Passing: {{abbr\|comp\|Completions}}–{{abbr\|att\|Attempts}}–{{abbr\|int\|Interceptions}}	9–16–2	19–33–2
Time of possession	33:35	26:25

class="wikitable" style="float:right" ! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}\| Michigan \| Passing \| Davis Warren \| 9/16, 62 yards, 2 INT
Rushing \| Kalel Mullings \| 32 carries, 116 yards, 1 TD
Receiving \| Peyton O'Leary \| 1 reception, 18 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Ohio State Buckeyes\|color=white}}\| Ohio State \| Passing \| Will Howard \| 19/33, 175 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing \| Quinshon Judkins \| 12 carries, 46 yards
Receiving \| Carnell Tate \| 6 receptions, 58 yards

class="wikitable" style="float:right"

! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}}| Michigan

| Passing

| 9/16, 62 yards, 2 INT

Rushing

| 32 carries, 116 yards, 1 TD

Receiving

| Peyton O'Leary

| 1 reception, 18 yards

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Ohio State Buckeyes|color=white}}| Ohio State

| Passing

| Will Howard

| 19/33, 175 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT

Rushing

| Quinshon Judkins

| 12 carries, 46 yards

Receiving

| Carnell Tate

| 6 receptions, 58 yards

=vs No. 11 Alabama—ReliaQuest Bowl=

{{see also|2024 Alabama Crimson Tide football team|2024 ReliaQuest Bowl (December)}}

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}}; text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|bg=#fff

|bg2=#eee

|title=2024 ReliaQuest Bowl
No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide (9–3) vs Michigan Wolverines (7–5) – Game summary

|date=Tuesday, December 31, 2024

|time=12:00 p.m. EST

|road=No. 11 Crimson Tide

|R1=0|R2=10|R3=0|R4=3

|home=Wolverines

|H1=16|H2=0|H3=0|H4=3

|stadium= Raymond James Stadium • Tampa, Florida

|attendance=51,439

|weather = {{convert|76|F|C}}, cloudy, NE {{convert|10|mph|km/h}}

|referee= Tutashina Salaam

|TV=ESPN/ESPN Radio

|TVAnnouncers=Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), and Stormy Buonantony (sideline)/Chris Carlin (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), and Mike Peasley (sideline)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

(8:15) MICH – Dominic Zvada 45-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards, 4:01; Michigan 3–0)
(5:52) MICH – Dominic Zvada 30-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 2:18; Michigan 6–0)
(4:15) MICH – Fredrick Moore 13-yard pass from Davis Warren, Dominic Zvada kick (Drive: 3 plays, 16 yards, 0:48; Michigan 13–0)
(2:04) MICH – Dominic Zvada 21-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 2:04; Michigan 16–0)

;Second quarter

(4:06) ALA – Robbie Ouzts 25-yard pass from Jalen Milroe (Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:50; Michigan 16–7)
(0:04) ALA – Graham Nicholson 24-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 90 yards, 0:55; Michigan 16–10)

;Third quarter

No scoring plays

;Fourth quarter

(7:21) MICH – Dominic Zvada 37-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 5:17; Michigan 19–10)
(4:38) ALA – Graham Nicholson 51-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 2:43; Michigan 19–13)

}}

On December 31, Michigan upset No. 11 Alabama, 19–13, in the ReliaQuest Bowl before a crowd of 51,439 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Michigan's defense forced turnovers on Alabama's first four possessions, resulting in a 16-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

The Crimson Tide received the opening kickoff and drove nine yards on six plays. On fourth down with four yards to go from the Michigan 45-yard line, Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore sacked Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe. Michigan drove 17 yards to the Alabama 27-yard line, and Dominic Zvada kicked a 45-yard field goal at the 8:15 mark.
On Alabama's next play from scrimmage, as hard rain fell, Milroe fumbled, and Derrick Moore recovered the ball at Alabama's 25-yard line. Michigan advanced the ball seven yards, and Zvada kicked a 30-yard field goal at the 5:52 mark.
On Alabama's third possession, Milroe was intercepted by Wesley Walker, and Michigan took over at Alabama's 16-yard line. Michigan quarterback Davis Warren completed a 13-yard touchdown pass to Fredrick Moore at the 4:15 mark.
On Alabama's next play from scrimmage, Milroe was sacked for a loss of 14 yards and fumbled with Michigan's Cameron Brandt recovering the ball and returning it to Alabama's five-yard line. Michigan advanced the ball only three yards, and Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal.

{{cite web|title=ReliaQuest Bowl (play-by-play)|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=January 8, 2024|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay/_/gameId/401677102}}{{cite news|title=Recap: Michigan defense holds Alabama at-bay, Wolverines win ReliaQuest Bowl 19-13|author=Kameron Goodwill|newspaper=The Detroit News|date=December 31, 2024|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2024/12/31/live-updates-michigan-wolverines-alabama-crimson-tide-reliaquest-bowl/77153872007/}}

Michigan and Alabama exchanged punts on the next four possessions. Late in the second quarter, Alabama drove 71 yards on four plays, scoring on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Milroe to tight end Robbie Ouzts with 4:06 remaining in the half. Alabama got the ball back at its own five-yard line with 58 seconds remaining in the half and drove 90 yards, scoring on a 24-yard field goal by Graham Nicholson. Michigan led, 16–10, at halftime.

In the third quarter, Michigan and Alabama exchanged punts on four drives. Davis Warren was sacked by James Smith early in the third quarter, sustained a torn ACL in his right knee,{{cite news|title=Michigan quarterback Davis Warren confirms he has torn ACL|author=Angelique S. Chengelis|newspaper=The Detroit News|date=January 4, 2025|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2025/01/04/michigan-quarterback-davis-warren-confirms-he-has-torn-acl/77461888007/}}{{cite news|title=Davis Warren tore ACL in bowl win vs Alabama, will return to Michigan football in 2025|author=Tony Garcia|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|date=January 5, 2025|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2025/01/05/davis-warren-injury-acl-knee-michigan-football-qb/77471770007/}} and missed the remainder of the game. With 23 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Michigan quarterback Alex Orji was intercepted at midfield, and Alabama drove to the Michigan 34-yard line, but the defense held on fourth and seven, as Milroe's pass was incomplete. Michigan then drove 47 yards, led by a 24-yard run by Jordan Marshall, and Zvada kicked a 37-yard field goal -- his fourth of the game. Alabama responded with a 42-yard drive and 51-yard field goal by Nicholson. On its final drive, Alabama started at midfield after a 38-yard punt return by wide receiver Ryan Williams. The Crimson Tide then drove to the Michigan 15-yard line, but Milroe threw four incomplete passes, and Michigan took over on downs.

On offense, Michigan tallied 190 yards (115 rushing, 75 passing). Freshman running back Jordan Marshall, having previously rushed for only 20 yards in the regular season, got his first start for Michigan, accounted for more than half of Michigan's total offense (100 rushing yards on 23 carries), and was chosen as the game's most valuable player.{{cite news|title=Michigan football true freshman earns ReliaQuest Bowl MVP|publisher=SI.com|date=December 31, 2024|url=https://www.si.com/college/michigan/football/michigan-football-true-freshman-jordan-marshall-wins-mvp-award}}

On defense, the Wolverines held Alabama to 68 rushing yards and 192 passing yards.{{cite web|title=ReliaQust Bowl Team Stats|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=January 8, 2025|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/matchup/_/gameId/401677102}} Michigan's defense also tallied five sacks and six tackles for loss, including two sacks by Derrick Moore.{{cite web|title=ReliaQuest Bowl Box Score|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=January 8, 2025|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401677102}}

class="wikitable" style="float: left;" ! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Alabama Crimson Tide}}"\|ALA!!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}" \|MICH
First downs	15	13
Plays–yards	62–260	66–190
Rushes–yards	29–68	51–115
Passing yards	192	75
Passing: {{abbr\|comp\|Completions}}–{{abbr\|att\|Attempts}}–{{abbr\|int\|Interceptions}}	16–33–1	11–15–1
Time of possession	21:48	38:12

class="wikitable" style="float: right;" ! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle\|Alabama Crimson Tide}}\| Alabama \| Passing \| Jalen Milroe \| 16/32, 192 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing \| Rico Scott \| 1 carry, 28 yards
Receiving \| Germie Bernard \| 4 receptions, 80 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Michigan Wolverines}}\| Michigan \| Passing \| Davis Warren \| 9/12, 73 yards, 1 TD
Rushing \| Jordan Marshall \| 23 carries, 100 yards
Receiving \| Fredrick Moore \| 3 receptions, 37 yards, 1 TD

class="wikitable" style="float: right;"

! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Alabama Crimson Tide}}| Alabama

| Passing

| Jalen Milroe

| 16/32, 192 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

| Rico Scott

| 1 carry, 28 yards

Receiving

| Germie Bernard

| 4 receptions, 80 yards

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Michigan Wolverines}}| Michigan

| Passing