The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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NOVEMBER 2023 ❱ THE WOLVERINE 15 ❱ INSIDE MICHIGAN ATHLETICS FIVE YEARS AGO, 2018: Michi- gan football upped its record to 8-1 by running over Penn State at home 42-7 on Nov. 3, 2018. The No. 5 Wolverines piled up 259 rushing yards, paced by Karan Higdon's 130. U-M quarterback Shea Patterson en- hanced the assault, connecting on 11 of 17 passes for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns. But Michigan's ground game and defense drove the rout against the Nittany Lions. Penn State couldn't match Michi- gan's rushing total in its total yardage. The U-M defense limited the visitors to 186 total yards, with Penn State quarter- back Trace McSorley managing a mere 83 yards through the air. That marked a season low by the Nittany Lions' captain, who went 5-for-13 throwing the football on the day. The Wolverines led 14-0 at the half but poured it on after intermission and didn't allow Penn State to score until the fourth quarter. "We're the team to beat in the Big Ten," noted Michigan edge rusher Chase Win- ovich afterward. "That's not a contro- versial statement. That's a fact at this point." 10 YEARS AGO, 2013: Head coach Brady Hoke's Michigan football team took three overtimes to outlast North- western on the road, 27-19, on Nov. 16, 2013. The Wolverines trailed, 9-6, with 10 seconds remaining, but U-M sent it to overtime with a last-second field goal. Holder Drew Dileo slid into position just in time, and placekicker Brendan Gib- bons connected on a 44-yard field goal to send it into the extra periods. A dormant Michigan offense got it go- ing in the overtimes behind quarterback Devin Gardner. The Wolverines came up with 2 overtime touchdowns and a two- point conversion — Gardner tossed one TD and ran in the other two scores. "We talked about sticking together, and no better game than a game like that to show we are sticking together," Gard- ner said. The Wolverines came up with a game- clinching interception, avoiding another slip in a difficult November. "A lot of people have been talking about our lack of leadership, our lack of talent, but this team fought," offensive lineman Taylor Lewan said. "We know we're not going to the Big Ten Cham- pionship Game, but we want to win 10 games. That's our goal. You can't win 10 without [No.] seven." 25 YEARS AGO, 1998: Michigan football blanked Penn State 27-0 in The Big House on Nov. 7, 1998. The Wolver- ines followed up their previous year's "Judgment Day" domination at Penn State by hanging the first shutout on the Nittany Lions by any team in 11 years. Penn State entered the game with the nation's No. 11 defense. It left experienc- ing a pointless afternoon and was unable to stop quarterback Tom Brady and the Wolverines from rolling up more than enough scores to win. Brady's highlights included a 26-yard touchdown pass to tight end Aaron Shea. Brady guided Michigan to 360 total yards of offense, throwing for 224 and 2 touchdowns. "They know about us," Brady said af- terward. "But it's not about them. We were sick and tired of hearing people tell us what we can and can't do. This was the most complete game we've played. We can't stop here, though. We've got to put two more together." — John Borton THIS MONTH IN MICHIGAN ATHLETICS HISTORY Michigan's swarming defense limited Penn State to just 186 total yards and a late touch- down in a 42-7 rout on Nov. 3, 2018, which extended the Wolverines' record to 8-1. PHOTO BY PER KJELDSEN SUSIE SURMA Realtor susie@motusre.com 248.767.5633 Unlock Your H O M E ' S hidden VALUE. Are you curious about the current market value of your home? Wondering how much your property is worth in today's real estate market? Look no further! Our team of expert realtors is here to help you discover the potential value of your home with our FREE, no-obligation Price Evaluation service.