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The three-game losing streak is officially over for the Michigan football team. Heading into this battle of 1-3 teams, Michigan was the favorite, and understandably so, despite the record, Michigan overall is the better team than Rutgers. You wouldn’t think that, though, as it was 17-7 Rutgers at halftime, but in the second half, the Wolverines offense found life, and it all came from a backup quarterback.
Starting quarterback Joe Milton trotted onto the field to start the game, but he wasn’t the guy to finish it as Milton finished going 5/12 for 89 yards before getting benched in the second quarter. Milton was making a few poor decisions, but drops and a running game couldn’t move the ball, along with an early turnover, killed his chances to prove himself as the guy at the position. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh pulled the plug on Milton and brought in backup Cade McNamara. That change was the difference-maker in the end.
On the first play of the second half, down 17-7, Michigan wide receiver Giles Jackson returned the kick 95-yards for a touchdown, and suddenly the Wolverines had life. While Rutgers would answer back quickly, it’s 24-14 lead would soon evaporate as the Wolverines came back and took down the Scarlet Knights in triple overtime 48-42 as the Wolverines improved to 2-3 on the year. What were the five biggest takeaways from the victory?