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Rutgers made it a game in the third quarter, a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Noah Vedral to running back Aaron Young giving the Scarlet Knights some much-needed momentum. The drive stunned No. 19 Michigan, who had run rampant over the visitors till that point.
The touchdown pass from Vedral to Young came at 6:30 in the third quarter, making it a 20-10 lead for Michigan. Rutgers marched 12 plays, rolling 91 yards, and used 5:31 of the clock. It was an impressive response from the Scarlet Knights as they took the first possession after halftime after a rough first half.
Rutgers would then force Michigan into a three-and-out and then took their next possession 58 yards o 12 plays, capped off by a 25-yard field goal by Valentino Ambrosio.
Noah Vedral to Aaron Young for six. #CHOP pic.twitter.com/HPvDXbMeJv
— Justin Groc (@justgroc) September 25, 2021
While the focus of the second half was the response of the Rutgers offense, it was the Scarlet Knights defense that quietly carried the momentum their way. They forced Michigan into three-and-outs on the Wolverines first four possessions of the second half.