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Michigan’s 21–16 win over Purdue on November 1 was anything but smooth, but it showcased the breakout performance of freshman running back Jordan Marshall, who carried the Wolverines with 185 rushing yards and all three of their touchdowns. With Justice Haynes sidelined, Marshall’s physical running style gave Michigan just enough edge to fend off a determined Purdue squad that stayed in the fight until the final whistle. Quarterback Bryce Underwood had a shaky outing, throwing for 145 yards but also committing two costly turnovers—a red zone fumble and an interception—that kept Purdue within striking distance. The Boilermakers capitalized with a late touchdown pass from Ryan Browne and a clutch 50-yard field goal, narrowing the gap to five points before Michigan’s final drive drained the clock and sealed the win. Defensively, Michigan bent but didn’t break, with standout efforts from Mason Curtis and Derrick Moore helping contain Purdue’s offense in key moments. Despite the win, Michigan’s passing game remains a concern heading into tougher matchups, especially with Ohio State looming. Purdue, still winless in Big Ten play, showed resilience and nearly pulled off a major upset, but Michigan’s ground game and late-game poise proved just enough to escape with the victory.
2025 BIG TEN FOOTBALL STANDINGS
| Team | AP | Big Ten | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 | 6 - 0 | 9 - 0 |
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2 | 7 - 0 | 10 - 0 |
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7 |
5 - 1 | 8 - 1 |
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17 |
5 - 1 | 7 - 2 |
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18 | 5 - 1 | 7 - 2 |
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4 - 3 | 7 - 3 | |
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4 - 2 | 6 - 3 | |
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4 - 2 | 6 - 3 | |
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3 - 3 | 6 - 3 | |
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3 - 3 | 6 - 3 | |
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3 - 3 | 5 - 4 | |
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3 - 3 | 3 - 6 | |
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2 - 5 | 5 - 5 | |
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1 - 5 | 4 - 5 | |
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1 - 5 | 3 - 6 | |
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0 - 6 | 3 - 6 | |
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0 - 6 | 3 - 6 | |
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0 - 7 | 2 - 8 |
Past Poll Results
