Michigan 31, Rutgers 7

Michigan running back Blake Corum fights his way to the goal line for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during the fourth quarter.

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil runs an interception back for a touchdown during the third quarter.

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil tackles Rutgers wide receiver Christian Dremel during the third quarter.

Michigan place kicker James Turner makes a field goal during the third quarter.

Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson runs the ball during the fourth quarter.

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland catches a pass during the fourth quarter.

Michigan tight end AJ Barner, left, and tight end Colston Loveland celebrate after Loveland caught a pass during the fourth quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs the ball during the fourth quarter.

Michigan tight end AJ Barner is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Deion Jennings during the fourth quarter.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh asks for a holding call during the fourth quarter.

Michigan running back Blake Corum fights his way to the goal line for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after running back Blake Corum ran for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, celebrates with tight end Colston Loveland after running back Blake Corum ran for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins, left, and defensive end Jaylen Harrell tackle Rutgers running back Samuel Brown V during the fourth quarter.

From left, Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore and linebacker Michael Barrett try to stop Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt from passing the ball during the fourth quarter.

Michigan running back Kalel Mullings runs the ball during the fourth quarter.

Michigan running back Kalel Mullings runs the ball during the fourth quarter.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano shake hands after the game.

From left, Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil, head coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback J.J. McCarthy celebrate after the game.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with his team after beating Rutgers.

Four-year-old Kenzie Wellington, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, trades autographs with Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy after the game.

Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan makes a touchdown catch while being defended by Rutgers defensive back Max Melton during the second quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Tyreem Powell while running the ball during the first quarter.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after a touchdown by running back Blake Corum during the first quarter.

Michigan defensive end Josaiah Stewart is defended while chasing Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai during the first quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy passes the ball during the first quarter.

Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan is tackled by Rutgers defensive lineman Aaron Lewis during the first quarter.

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland is tackled by Rutgers defensive back Shaquan Loyal after a long run that set up Michigan’s first touchdown during the first quarter.

Rutgers tight end Johnny Langan catches a pass while being defended by Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann during the first quarter.

Michigan defensive back Makari Paige tackles Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt during the first quarter.

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland makes a catch while being defended by Rutgers linebacker Deion Jennings during the second quarter.

Michigan place kicker James Turner missed this field goal during the second quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs for extra yardage while being chased by Rutgers defensive back Desmond Igbinosun during the second quarter.

Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan, front, and wide receiver Tyler Morris celebrate after Morgan caught a touchdown catch during the second quarter.

The fans celebrate the return of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh before the Big Ten opener against Rutgers.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, right catches a pass while standing with quarterback J.J. McCarthy before the game.

A young fan celebrates the return of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh before the game.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh walks past the fans as the team arrives for the Big Ten opener against Rutgers at Michigan Stadium.

Michigan defensive end TJ Guy warms up before the game.