Michigan Leads USC 20-17 After Pick-Six in First Big Ten Matchup

Sep 21, 2024, 10:08 PM

Michigan leads USC 20-17 at the end of the third quarter in their first Big Ten matchup at Michigan's Big House. The Wolverines dominated the first half, out-gaining USC 220-118 in total yards, with 199 rushing yards compared to USC's -16. Michigan's defense, led by standout performances from Josaiah Stewart and Kenneth Grant, pressured USC's quarterback Miller Moss, who struggled early but later found success. Moss connected with Duce Robinson for a 9-yard touchdown, cutting Michigan's lead to 14-10. Will Johnson's pick-six extended Michigan's lead to 20-10, but USC quickly responded with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Moss to Jay Fair, making it 20-17. The game has seen significant momentum shifts, with Michigan's offense stalling in the third quarter, gaining only 6 yards. USC's Woody Marks had a notable 65-yard run, and the Trojans' defense has tightened, setting up a competitive fourth quarter. Michigan initially led 7-0 after the first quarter, with USC managing only 3 total yards. Michigan controlled the time-of-possession 9:16-5:44. Michigan missed an extra point after Johnson's pick-six, and Kenneth Grant fumbled after recovering a fumble.