Michigan falls to Michigan State 15-6, turnover woes and special teams highlights
Michigan lost to Michigan State 15-6, dropping to 5-4 on the season; the game featured few penalties, multiple turnovers and mixed special-teams performance.
Michigan fell to Michigan State 15-6 on Saturday night, moving to a 5-4 record with only two Big Ten victories. The Wolverines managed just two penalties for 20 yards, but struggled offensively, recording only six points and failing to convert on two turnovers that resulted in two fumbles and two interceptions by quarterback Tommy Carr.
Freshman wide receiver Travis Johnson contributed three catches for 38 yards, averaging 12.7 yards per reception. On special teams, punter Cam Brown delivered a punt that landed inside the five-yard line, while the field-goal unit missed a 26-yard attempt by Jacob Baggett, leaving Michigan without a scoring opportunity from that play.
Criticism was directed at several coaching decisions, including a fourth-down punt from near midfield and the overall handling of the game’s third quarter, during which the defense remained on the field for an extended period.