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Michigan 31, Rutgers 7
The Detroit News
![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with his team after beating Rutgers, 31-7, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948231007-20230923-dg-um-2793.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with his team after beating Rutgers, 31-7, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan running back Blake Corum fights his way to the goal line for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948219007-20230923-dg-um-2422.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan running back Blake Corum fights his way to the goal line for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during the fourth quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948211007-20230923-dg-um-2223.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during the fourth quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil runs an interception back for a touchdown during the third quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948218007-20230923-dg-um-2101.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil runs an interception back for a touchdown during the third quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil tackles Rutgers wide receiver Christian Dremel during the third quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948212007-20230923-dg-um-2150.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil tackles Rutgers wide receiver Christian Dremel during the third quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan place kicker James Turner makes a field goal during the third quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948340007-20230923-dg-um-1812.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan place kicker James Turner makes a field goal during the third quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson runs the ball during the fourth quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948210007-20230923-dg-um-2213.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson runs the ball during the fourth quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan tight end Colston Loveland catches a pass during the fourth quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948222007-20230923-dg-um-2229.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland catches a pass during the fourth quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan tight end AJ Barner, left, and tight end Colston Loveland celebrate after Loveland caught a pass during the fourth quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948223007-20230923-dg-um-2259.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan tight end AJ Barner, left, and tight end Colston Loveland celebrate after Loveland caught a pass during the fourth quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs the ball during the fourth quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948224007-20230923-dg-um-2292.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs the ball during the fourth quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan tight end AJ Barner is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Deion Jennings during the fourth quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948215007-20230923-dg-um-2312.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan tight end AJ Barner is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Deion Jennings during the fourth quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh asks for a holding call during the fourth quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948213007-20230923-dg-um-2402.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh asks for a holding call during the fourth quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan running back Blake Corum fights his way to the goal line for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948228007-20230923-dg-um-2416.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan running back Blake Corum fights his way to the goal line for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after running back Blake Corum ran for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948216007-20230923-dg-um-2458.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after running back Blake Corum ran for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![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.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948217007-20230923-dg-um-2532.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
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.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins, left, and defensive end Jaylen Harrell tackle Rutgers running back Samuel Brown V during the fourth quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948221007-20230923-dg-um-2572.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins, left, and defensive end Jaylen Harrell tackle Rutgers running back Samuel Brown V during the fourth quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![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.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948229007-20230923-dg-um-2637.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
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.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan running back Kalel Mullings runs the ball during the fourth quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948225007-20230923-dg-um-2683.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan running back Kalel Mullings runs the ball during the fourth quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan running back Kalel Mullings runs the ball during the fourth quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948227007-20230923-dg-um-2707.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan running back Kalel Mullings runs the ball during the fourth quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano shake hands after the game.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948230007-20230923-dg-um-2737.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano shake hands after the game.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![From left, Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil, head coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback J.J. McCarthy celebrate after the game.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948232007-20230923-dg-um-2772.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
From left, Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil, head coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback J.J. McCarthy celebrate after the game.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with his team after beating Rutgers.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948233007-20230923-dg-um-2798.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with his team after beating Rutgers.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Four-year-old Kenzie Wellington, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, trades autographs with Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy after the game.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70948234007-20230923-dg-um-2839.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Four-year-old Kenzie Wellington, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, trades autographs with Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy after the game.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan makes a touchdown catch while being defended by Rutgers defensive back Max Melton during the second quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70946678007-20230923-dg-um-1315.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan makes a touchdown catch while being defended by Rutgers defensive back Max Melton during the second quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Tyreem Powell while running the ball during the first quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70946666007-20230923-dg-um-0175.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Tyreem Powell while running the ball during the first quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after a touchdown by running back Blake Corum during the first quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70946694007-20230923-dg-um-0651.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after a touchdown by running back Blake Corum during the first quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan defensive end Josaiah Stewart is defended while chasing Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai during the first quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70946692007-20230923-dg-um-0227.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan defensive end Josaiah Stewart is defended while chasing Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai during the first quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy passes the ball during the first quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70946693007-20230923-dg-um-0470.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy passes the ball during the first quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan is tackled by Rutgers defensive lineman Aaron Lewis during the first quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70946679007-20230923-dg-um-0486.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan is tackled by Rutgers defensive lineman Aaron Lewis during the first quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![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.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70946677007-20230923-dg-um-0514.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
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.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Rutgers tight end Johnny Langan catches a pass while being defended by Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann during the first quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70946680007-20230923-dg-um-0696.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Rutgers tight end Johnny Langan catches a pass while being defended by Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann during the first quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan defensive back Makari Paige tackles Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt during the first quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70946671007-20230923-dg-um-0742.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan defensive back Makari Paige tackles Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt during the first quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan tight end Colston Loveland makes a catch while being defended by Rutgers linebacker Deion Jennings during the second quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70946670007-20230923-dg-um-0984.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland makes a catch while being defended by Rutgers linebacker Deion Jennings during the second quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan place kicker James Turner missed this field goal during the second quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70946669007-20230923-dg-um-1010.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan place kicker James Turner missed this field goal during the second quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs for extra yardage while being chased by Rutgers defensive back Desmond Igbinosun during the second quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70946668007-20230923-dg-um-1145.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs for extra yardage while being chased by Rutgers defensive back Desmond Igbinosun during the second quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan, front, and wide receiver Tyler Morris celebrate after Morgan caught a touchdown catch during the second quarter.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70946672007-20230923-dg-um-1334.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan, front, and wide receiver Tyler Morris celebrate after Morgan caught a touchdown catch during the second quarter.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![The fans celebrate the return of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh before the Big Ten opener against Rutgers.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70945413007-20230923-dg-um-0453.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The fans celebrate the return of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh before the Big Ten opener against Rutgers.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, right catches a pass while standing with quarterback J.J. McCarthy before the game.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70945411007-20230923-dg-um-0707.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, right catches a pass while standing with quarterback J.J. McCarthy before the game.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![A young fan celebrates the return of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh before the game.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70945412007-20230923-dg-um-1052.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A young fan celebrates the return of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh before the game.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh walks past the fans as the team arrives for the Big Ten opener against Rutgers at Michigan Stadium.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70944930007-20230923-dg-um-0057.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh walks past the fans as the team arrives for the Big Ten opener against Rutgers at Michigan Stadium.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan defensive end TJ Guy warms up before the game.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70945143007-20230923-dg-um-0106.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan defensive end TJ Guy warms up before the game.
David Guralnick, Detroit News![Michigan running back CJ Stokes catches a pass before the game.](/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/09/23/PDTN/70945141007-20230923-dg-um-0347.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan running back CJ Stokes catches a pass before the game.
David Guralnick, Detroit News