Five key stats: Rutgers vs. Michigan

As the first half came to a close in the Rutgers- Michigan game last night, many Rutgers fans had a small window of hope. How did the Wolverines flip the script? Here are the five key stats from the Rutgers – Michigan game.

There was a small window of hope for Rutgers football fans on Saturday night against Michigan.

At halftime, Rutgers led Michigan 17-14, but three turnovers and some sloppy play on both sides of the ball saw Michigan emerge dominant in the second half.

How did Rutgers find a way to win the first half? What did the Wolverines do in the second half to flip the script? Let’s dive into the stats to determine where Rutgers’ strengths and weaknesses were. At a glance, Gavin Wimsatt’s first-half efficiency was a major factor in why Rutgers took the first-half lead.  Also, Rutgers’ special teams played a huge factor in the Scarlet Knights’ early success, blocking a punt for a touchdown and kicking a 32-yard field goal.  The second half was the opposite, the Wolverines forced three interceptions, rallying to 21 straight points. Rutgers’ loss to Michigan marked their 36th straight loss to a ranked opponent. Below, are the five key stats from the Rutgers – Michigan game.

Check out some of the big numbers from Saturday’s Rutgers game against Michigan!