Sherrone Moore, Michigan Excite CFB Fans in MSU Win After Dropping Out of AP Top 25
Zach BacharContributor IOctober 27, 2024
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The Paul Bunyan Trophy stayed with Michigan in 2024.
The Wolverines took down Michigan State by the final score of 24-17 in Saturday’s Big Ten showdown, snapping a brief two-game losing streak.
Davis Warren started under center for the first time since Sept. 14 and wrapped up an efficient performance. Warren finished 13-of-19 for 123 yards and a touchdown without recording a turnover.
Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore also utilized quarterback Alex Orji in the run game, as he picked up 64 yards and a score on six carries.
Big Ten Network @BigTenNetworkAlex Orji keeps it for his first TD run of the season.#B1GFootball on Big Ten Network 📺 pic.twitter.com/nDHoJayKY3
Moore’s offense got creative against the Spartans, as running back Donovan Edwards threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter on a trick play.
FOX College Football @CFBONFOXDonovan Edwards with the TD PASS 🎯@UMichFootball extends its lead ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/rHla6D3aFX
It was an important win for the Wolverines after they fell out of the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the first time this season.
Fans were impressed with the victory.
Michigan Football @UMichFootballA Pure Michigan victory!#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/iz9qSL2Pbo
Chris Balas @Balas_WolverineMichigan beats MSU for a third straight year. 24-17 final. #GoBlue
Zach Shaw @_ZachShawFINAL: Michigan 24, Michigan State 17
Wolverines’ defense keeps it close and the Spartans at bay, while Michigan’s offense calls a nothing-to-lose game, and it largely works.
Michigan has won three straight games over Michigan State for the first time since 2002-07
Caden 〽️💙 🐻⬇️ 💜💛 @Cadenm03YESSIR LET’S GO PAUL IS STAYING IN ANN ARBOR
Swanky Wolverine @swankywolverineThat might have been one of the best looking drives of the season right there. What a way to start the half for Michigan.
Brandon Brown @BSB_WolverineThat drive is as good as Michigan has looked all season. Maybe that’ll give them a little shot in the arm for this game for sure and moving forward.
Blake Evans @B3AZY19Proud of my wolverines tonight!! They brought some effort tonight
Tempers flared after the final whistle, as players needed to be separated once the Wolverines kneeled the ball.
FOX College Football @CFBONFOXA fight breaks out after Michigan takes the knee to seal the win vs Michigan State 😳 pic.twitter.com/xHedEDaBLB
It wasn’t a flawless all-around performance from Michigan, as the team’s defense struggled without standout cornerback Will Johnson. The Spartans compiled 352 total yards and converted eight of their 15 third-down opportunities.
Still, Moore’s squad made enough plays to emerge victorious and improve to 5-3 on the season as a whole.
