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OFFENSIVE MVP: Karan Higdon, Michigan
The junior running back rushed 16 times for 200 yards, including a 77-yard TD run in the first half. Before intermission he had nine carries for 163 yards.
DEFENSIVE MVP: Khaleke Hudson, Michigan
The sophomore defensive back made 12 tackles, including two sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss. He also forced a fumble.
BY THE NUMBERS
165 Yards for Michigan on its first two possessions, including 133 rushing.
19.5 Michigan's average per carry in the first half.
312-128 Total yards, in favor of Michigan, in the first half.
13 Tackles for loss for Michigan.
52 Total yards for the Gophers after the first quarter.
16-62 The Gophers' record since 1990 in their three major trophy games — the Little Brown Jug, Floyd of Rosedale and Paul Bunyan's Axe.
