GAME THREAD: NCAAF: MINNESOTA (1-7) at MICHIGAN (6-2)

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 20 1:30 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 20 1:02 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF END, 3RD QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
MINNESOTA 3 7 0 10
MICHIGAN (19) 0 13 7 20 END, 3RD QTR

SCORING SUMMARY

1ST QUARTER: MINNESOTA - FG, JOEL MONROE 29 YD, 8:30.
MINNESOTA 3-0
2ND QUARTER: MINNESOTA - TD, DOMINIQUE BARBER 46 YD FUMBLE
RETURN (JOEL MONROE KICK),
0:12. MINNESOTA 10-0
MICHIGAN - FG, K.C. LOPATA 42 YD, 4:45.
MINNESOTA 10-3
MICHIGAN - FG, K.C. LOPATA 26 YD, 8:44.
MINNESOTA 10-6
MICHIGAN - TD, BRANDON MINOR 2 YD RUN (K.C.
LOPATA KICK), 12:11. MICHIGAN
13-10
3RD QUARTER: MICHIGAN - TD, CARLOS BROWN 5 YD RUN (K.C.
LOPATA KICK), 11:42. MICHIGAN
20-10</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 20 14:55 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF TD MICHIGAN
MARIO MANNINGHAM 40 YD PASS FROM RYAN MALLETT
(K.C. LOPATA KICK)

MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 27 13:31 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 27 12:38 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 27 9:32 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF TD MICHIGAN
CARLOS BROWN 85 YD RUN
(K.C. LOPATA KICK)

MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 34 8:37 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 34 8:00 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 34 6:30 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 34 6:23 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 34 5:30 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 34 4:40 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 34 3:10 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">NCAAF FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
MINNESOTA 3 7 0 0 10
MICHIGAN (19) 0 13 7 14 34 FINAL

SCORING SUMMARY

1ST QUARTER: MINNESOTA - FG, JOEL MONROE 29 YD, 8:30.
MINNESOTA 3-0
2ND QUARTER: MINNESOTA - TD, DOMINIQUE BARBER 46 YD FUMBLE
RETURN (JOEL MONROE KICK),
0:12. MINNESOTA 10-0
MICHIGAN - FG, K.C. LOPATA 42 YD, 4:45.
MINNESOTA 10-3
MICHIGAN - FG, K.C. LOPATA 26 YD, 8:44.
MINNESOTA 10-6
MICHIGAN - TD, BRANDON MINOR 2 YD RUN (K.C.
LOPATA KICK), 12:11. MICHIGAN
13-10
3RD QUARTER: MICHIGAN - TD, CARLOS BROWN 5 YD RUN (K.C.
LOPATA KICK), 11:42. MICHIGAN
20-10
4TH QUARTER: MICHIGAN - TD, MARIO MANNINGHAM 40 YD PASS
FROM RYAN MALLETT (K.C. LOPATA
KICK), 1:29. MICHIGAN 27-10
MICHIGAN - TD, CARLOS BROWN 85 YD RUN (K.C.
LOPATA KICK), 6:23. MICHIGAN
34-10</div>

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">** CONFIRMED **
NCAAF
MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 34 FINAL</div>

 

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (Ticker) -- No Chad Henne and no Mike Hartmeant no problem for Michigan.


Freshman quarterback Ryan Mallett shook off a shaky start andwide receiver Mario Manningham posted his fifth straight100-yard game to lead the Wolverines to a 34-10 Big TenConference victory over Minnesota.


Michigan spotted the Golden Gophers a 10-0 lead before runningoff 34 unanswered points in the 89th rendition of the "LittleBrown Jug" - the oldest trophy game in college football history.

Despite having quarterback Henne and career leading rusher Hartsidelined with injuries, the Wolverines (7-2, 5-0 Big Ten)notched their seventh consecutive victory while sending reelingMinnesota (1-8, 0-5) to its seventh straight defeat.

Manningham was a big reason why, hauling in five receptions for163 yards and a touchdown - including a 40-yard scoring passfrom Mallett that put Michigan in charge, 27-10, just 89 secondsinto the final quarter.


Brandon Minor rushed for 152 yards and one touchdown and CarlosBrown added 130 yards and two TDs as Michigan extended itsdomination in the Little Brown Jug to 65-22-2.


The Wolverines had trouble moving the ball in the first halfwithout Henne and Hart.


Their replacements, Mallett and Brown, each committed a turnoverearly as the Golden Gophers jumped out to a 10-0 lead early inthe second quarter.


On the first play of the second quarter, strong safety DominiqueBarber scooped up a fumble by Mallett and returned it 46 yardsfor a touchdown and a 10-0 lead. Mallett was not touched on theplay and simply lost control of the snap as he started to rollleft.


Mallett rebounded from the miscue on the next series, hittingAdrian Arrington with a 24-yard pass to set up a 42-yard fieldgoal by K.C. Lopata that cut the deficit to 10-3 with 10:15 leftin the half.


A momentum-changing turnover on the next possession showed whyMinnesota entered on a six-game losing streak.


Freshman quarterback Adam Weber coughed the ball up - theGophers' 24th turnover of the season - and defensive end BrandonGraham recovered at Michigan's 37.


Mallett then hooked up with Manningham on a 44-yard pass to setup Lopata's second field goal, from 26 yards, to pull theWolverines with 10-6 with 6:16 to go.


After forcing a three-and-out, Michigan went ahead for good asMallett directed a nine-play, 70-yard drive that was capped byMinor's one-yard run with 2:49 left for a 13-10 lead.

Minor had two rushes for 28 yards and Mallett hit Manninghamwith a 23-yard pass down the left sideline to set up the score.

Following Weber's fumble, Minnesota punted on its next fivepossessions - none lasting more than six plays - as Michiganbuilt a 27-10 lead.


Brown capped off the scoring for the Wolverines with an 84-yardTD run with 9 1/2 minutes left in the game.

 

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (Ticker) -- No Chad Henne and no Mike Hartmeant no problem for Michigan.


Freshman quarterback Ryan Mallett shook off a shaky start andwide receiver Mario Manningham posted his fifth straight100-yard game to lead the Wolverines to a 34-10 Big TenConference victory over Minnesota.


Michigan spotted the Golden Gophers a 10-0 lead before runningoff 34 unanswered points in the 89th rendition of the "LittleBrown Jug" - the oldest trophy game in college football history.

Despite having quarterback Henne and career leading rusher Hartsidelined with injuries, the Wolverines (7-2, 5-0 Big Ten)notched their seventh consecutive victory while sending reelingMinnesota (1-8, 0-5) to its seventh straight defeat.

Manningham was a big reason why, hauling in five receptions for163 yards and a touchdown - including a 40-yard scoring passfrom Mallett that put Michigan in charge, 27-10, just 89 secondsinto the final quarter.


Mallett finished 11-of-20 for 233 yards and the touchdown.

"That's all about the evolution of a young quarterback,"Wolverines coach Lloyd Carr said of Mallett. "I think he hungin there. After you fumble the football and it goes for atouchdown, it's easy to pack it in and feel sorry for yourself.He fought back and did some great things. He made some greatdeep throws."


Brandon Minor rushed for 157 yards and one touchdown and CarlosBrown added 132 yards and two TDs as Michigan extended itsdomination in the Little Brown Jug to 65-22-2.


It was the first time Michigan had two backs gainst 100 yardssince Hart and Minor turned the trick against Ball State onNovember 4, 2006.


"We've known all along there were two quality backs behind MikeHart," Carr said. "They both showed more signs of progress.We're real pleased. Their confidence is going to grow by leapsand bounds."


The Wolverines had trouble moving the ball in the first halfwithout Henne and Hart.


Their replacements, Mallett and Brown, each committed a turnoverearly as the Golden Gophers jumped out to a 10-0 lead early inthe second quarter.


On the first play of the second quarter, strong safety DominiqueBarber scooped up a fumble by Mallett and returned it 46 yardsfor a touchdown and a 10-0 lead. Mallett was not touched on theplay and simply lost control of the snap as he started to rollleft.


"We were ecstatic," Minnesota junior linebacker Deon Hightowersaid. "Guys were making plays. The best thing on the road issilence and they (Michigan fans) were quiet in the first half."

Mallett rebounded from the miscue on the next series, hittingAdrian Arrington with a 24-yard pass to set up a 42-yard fieldgoal by K.C. Lopata that cut the deficit to 10-3 with 10:15 leftin the half.


A momentum-changing turnover on the next possession showed whyMinnesota entered on a six-game losing streak.


Freshman quarterback Adam Weber coughed the ball up - theGophers' 24th turnover of the season - and defensive end BrandonGraham recovered at Michigan's 37.


Mallett then hooked up with Manningham on a 44-yard pass to setup Lopata's second field goal, from 26 yards, to pull theWolverines with 10-6 with 6:16 to go.


After forcing a three-and-out, Michigan went ahead for good asMallett directed a nine-play, 70-yard drive that was capped byMinor's one-yard run with 2:49 left for a 13-10 lead.

Minor had two rushes for 28 yards and Mallett hit Manninghamwith a 23-yard pass down the left sideline to set up the score.

Mallett almost gave it back in the final minutes when he wassacked and fumbled on his own 26 but Minor pounced on the looseball.


"If we had another guy there and we could have scooped andscored, it would have changed things a lot," Golden Gopherscoach Tim Brewster said. "I felt great at halftime the way wewere playing. We had confidence that we could stop them."

Minor had two rushes for 28 yards and Mallett hit Manninghamwith a 23-yard pass down the left sideline to set up the score.

Following Weber's fumble, Minnesota punted on its next fivepossessions - none lasting more than six plays - as Michiganbuilt a 27-10 lead.


Brown capped off the scoring for the Wolverines with an 85-yardTD run with 9 1/2 minutes left in the game.

 

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (Ticker) -- No Chad Henne and no Mike Hartmeant no problem for Michigan.


Freshman quarterback Ryan Mallett shook off a shaky start andwide receiver Mario Manningham posted his fifth straight100-yard game to lead the Wolverines to a 34-10 Big TenConference victory over Minnesota.


Michigan spotted the Golden Gophers a 10-0 lead before runningoff 34 unanswered points in the 89th rendition of the "LittleBrown Jug" - the oldest trophy game in college football history.

Despite having quarterback Henne and career leading rusher Hartsidelined with injuries, the Wolverines (7-2, 5-0 Big Ten)notched their seventh consecutive victory while sending reelingMinnesota (1-8, 0-5) to its seventh straight defeat.

Manningham was a big reason why, hauling in five receptions for163 yards and a touchdown - including a 40-yard scoring passfrom Mallett that put Michigan in charge, 27-10, just 89 secondsinto the final quarter.


Mallett finished 11-of-20 for 233 yards and the touchdown.

"That's all about the evolution of a young quarterback,"Wolverines coach Lloyd Carr said of Mallett. "I think he hungin there. After you fumble the football and it goes for atouchdown, it's easy to pack it in and feel sorry for yourself.He fought back and did some great things. He made some greatdeep throws."


Brandon Minor rushed for 159 yards and one touchdown and CarlosBrown added 137 yards and two TDs as Michigan extended itsdomination in the Little Brown Jug to 65-22-2.


It was the first time Michigan had two backs gainst 100 yardssince Hart and Minor turned the trick against Ball State onNovember 4, 2006.


"We've known all along there were two quality backs behind MikeHart," Carr said. "They both showed more signs of progress.We're real pleased. Their confidence is going to grow by leapsand bounds."


The Wolverines had trouble moving the ball in the first halfwithout Henne and Hart.


Their replacements, Mallett and Brown, each committed a turnoverearly as the Golden Gophers jumped out to a 10-0 lead early inthe second quarter.


On the first play of the second quarter, strong safety DominiqueBarber scooped up a fumble by Mallett and returned it 46 yardsfor a touchdown and a 10-0 lead. Mallett was not touched on theplay and simply lost control of the snap as he started to rollleft.


"We were ecstatic," Minnesota junior linebacker Deon Hightowersaid. "Guys were making plays. The best thing on the road issilence and they (Michigan fans) were quiet in the first half."

Mallett rebounded from the miscue on the next series, hittingAdrian Arrington with a 24-yard pass to set up a 42-yard fieldgoal by K.C. Lopata that cut the deficit to 10-3 with 10:15 leftin the half.


A momentum-changing turnover on the next possession showed whyMinnesota entered on a six-game losing streak.


Freshman quarterback Adam Weber coughed the ball up - theGophers' 24th turnover of the season - and defensive end BrandonGraham recovered at Michigan's 37.


Mallett then hooked up with Manningham on a 44-yard pass to setup Lopata's second field goal, from 26 yards, to pull theWolverines with 10-6 with 6:16 to go.


After forcing a three-and-out, Michigan went ahead for good asMallett directed a nine-play, 70-yard drive that was capped byMinor's one-yard run with 2:49 left for a 13-10 lead.

Minor had two rushes for 28 yards and Mallett hit Manninghamwith a 23-yard pass down the left sideline to set up the score.

Mallett almost gave it back in the final minutes when he wassacked and fumbled on his own 26 but Minor pounced on the looseball.


"If we had another guy there and we could have scooped andscored, it would have changed things a lot," Golden Gopherscoach Tim Brewster said. "I felt great at halftime the way wewere playing. We had confidence that we could stop them."

Minor had two rushes for 28 yards and Mallett hit Manninghamwith a 23-yard pass down the left sideline to set up the score.

Following Weber's fumble, Minnesota punted on its next fivepossessions - none lasting more than six plays - as Michiganbuilt a 27-10 lead.


Brown capped off the scoring for the Wolverines with an 85-yardTD run with 9 1/2 minutes left in the game.

 

NCAAF: MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN

<div class="pre">** CONFIRMED **
NCAAF
MINNESOTA 10
MICHIGAN (19) 34 FINAL</div>