Social media reactions from Michigan Football’s win at Northwestern

There was plenty to talk about on Saturday afternoon as Michigan defeated Northwestern, 24-22, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Here’s a look at some of the best reactions from around social media to the game

and Michigan’s performance:

Michigan’s opening drive starts out promising, but a penalty nullifies a Jordan Marshall touchdown and Dominic Zvada misses a field goal.

Northwestern dips into its bag of tricks and converts on a fake punt, another rough start for the special teams.

Michigan’s passing game looks to be clicking again. Andrew Marsh crosses the 1oo-yard mark at the start of the second quarter after a big catch down the sideline.

The Wolverines strike first, with Jordan Marshall scoring from short range to make it 7-0.

Northwestern is still hanging around a bit near the end of the first half, as the Wildcats recover a fumble near midfield on another offensive miscue.

Michigan misses another opportunity for points before the half, as Dominic Zvada narrowly misses on a 60-yard field goal attempt.

Michigan with a much better start to the second half, as a 65-yard Marshall run and a nine-yard Bryce Underwood run into the end zone makes it 14-6.

Michigan gets back in the end zone with Marshall scoring from a yard out. That makes it 21-9.

Northwestern puts together a drive to chip away at the lead, as Preston Stone punches it in from a yard out.

Well this has gotten interesting quickly. Underwood is picked off in Michigan territory and Northwestern scores one play later to take a 22-21 lead.

Bryce Underwood throws his second interception of the day. Things are getting bleak for Michigan late.

Michigan gets the ball back but fumbles on 4th-and-1 in Northwestern territory, giving the Wildcats the ball back late.

Andrew Marsh continues his great day with a critical catch on third down to get him to 189 yards on the day.

Michigan wins it on a walk-off field goal, 24-22, and moves to 8-2 on the year.