Saturday’s game featured two of the most iconic programs in all of college football. Here’s a selection of some of the best social media reactions to the game and Michigan’s performance in the 27-24 upset win over USC.
The first-ever stripe out at Michigan Stadium looked fantastic for the marquee game against USC.
After the defenses traded stops early in the first quarter and Michigan converted a fourth down, the Wolverines got their first point on a 53-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings.
After Michigan had another fourth-and-1, at midfield, Mullings ripped through the USC line for a 53-yard touchdown.
USC 0
UM7
3:10 1st quarter
No need to look at your lawn care equipment, but the first quarter went better for UM than I expected.
The O-line has improved a lot.— John U. Bacon (@Johnubacon) September 21, 2024
Michigan’s defense has looked a lot more like what we expected at the start of the season so far, stifling USC, especially on the ground.
In four drives, USC ran 13 plays and gained 14 yards.
— Scott Bell (@sbell021) September 21, 2024
Michigan’s ground game also looked much better. This time, it was Donovan Edwards who ran for a long touchdown to make it 14-0.
TOUCHDOWN: It’s Donovan Edwards’ turn. USC nipped Orji, who was holding the ball, and Edwards sprinted toward the hash marks for a 41-yard score. He finished an 80-yard drive
Michigan gained 178 rushing yards, exactly what it had hoped for so far.
Michigan 14, USC 0, 7:14 left in the second quarter
— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) September 21, 2024
After Michigan jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first half, USC tightened the screws a bit with a field goal, and eventually a 75-yard touchdown run to start the second half.
USC drives 75 yards in 12 plays to open the half with a TD. Michigan’s lead is suddenly 14-10.
—Aaron McMann | MLive.com (@AaronMcMann) September 21, 2024
Will Johnson just did some Will Johnson stuff with a pick-six to swing the momentum in Michigan’s favor in the third quarter.
TOUCHDOWN: On third down, with the entire crowd on edge, Will Johnson makes an All-American play. He jumps on the drive and drives it in to give Michigan some much-needed momentum. An extra point doesn’t do any good, though.
Michigan 20, USC 10, 5:26 left in the third quarter
— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) September 21, 2024
And that’s what happened. Kenneth Grant tries to recover the fumble, but he gives it right back to the Trojans, leading to a touchdown and a 20-17 score.
The dam eventually broke and USC’s offense managed to take the lead late in the game after Donovan Edwards fumbled the ball in Michigan territory.
Mullings gave Michigan some life late in the game with a massive 63-yard run deep into USC territory, eventually scoring a touchdown to take a 27-24 lead.
The Wolverines ultimately won and improved to 3-1 on the year.
