Social media reactions from Michigan Football’s win over Purdue
SB Nation
There was plenty to talk about during Michigan’s narrow 21-16 win over Purdue on Saturday night. Here’s a look at some of the best reactions from around social media to the game and Michigan’s performance:
Michigan’s defense forced a punt on Purdue’s opening drive thanks to yet another sack from Derrick Moore, who’s been the defensive MVP the last few weeks
Derrick Moore comes up with yet another big play in the first quarter, this time a strip-sack to get Michigan the ball back
Michigan gets on the board first with two plays and 79 yards of offense from Jordan Marshall, including a 54-yard run for the touchdown
Michigan’s defense turns in about as bad a drive as you could expect, letting Purdue go 75 yards on 16 plays to tie the game
Michigan stays cold at the end of the first half, this time with a promising drive ending in Bryce Underwood’s third interception of the year
Michigan gets the ball back and takes advantage, with Jordan Marshall finding the end zone to get Michigan the lead back
Purdue keeps hanging around, netting a field goal to start the second half to make it 14-10
The hits keep coming for Michigan — this time, Bryce Underwood fumbles out of the end zone to give Purdue the ball back and killing a promising drive in the process
Michigan’s defense came up with a major fourth down stop near midfield to get the ball back at the start of the fourth quarter
Badly needing a score, Jordan Marshall found the end zone for his third touchdown of the night to put Michigan up 21-10
Purdue keeps it way too close, but Michigan ultimately gets the win to move to 7-2 overall