Recap

Michigan beat Rutgers 28-21 (Week 9, 2026)

Michigan beat Rutgers 28-21 at SHI Stadium. Now Michigan is 5-3, 2-3 in Big Ten play, and Rutgers is 2-6, 1-4 in Big Ten play.

Michigan beat Rutgers 28-21 (Week 9, 2026)
Game info
Kickoff12:30 PM ET
VenueSHI Stadium
SpreadMichigan -16.5
Total47.5
Television, streaming & radio
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Michigan at Rutgers airs on BTN. Each school's radio network carries the game, and the live score and every scoring play post here as it happens.

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How it played out

Michigan beat Rutgers 28-21 at SHI Stadium in Week 9. Michigan led 14-13 at halftime. Michigan never trailed. Michigan's largest lead was 11 points.

By the numbers

Michigan gained 427 total yards to Rutgers' 249. Turnovers: Michigan 0, Rutgers 0.

For Michigan, Tommy Carr completed 22 of 27 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown. Savion Hiter ran 20 times for 76 yards. JJ Buchanan caught 5 passes for 63 yards and a touchdown.

For Rutgers, AJ Surace completed 3 of 12 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. Antwan Raymond ran 11 times for 85 yards. Jourdin Houston caught 1 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown.

What it means

After the game, Michigan is 5-3, 2-3 in Big Ten play, and Rutgers is 2-6, 1-4 in Big Ten play. It counts in the Big Ten standings, where the top two teams meet in the Big Ten Championship Game.

The full box score, quarter scoring and every scoring play are on the game page. See the live Big Ten standings.

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