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Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia picks five Michigan football winners from its 50-6 romp over Northwestern on senior day in Ann Arbor to clinch a bowl berth for the fourth consecutive season.
Donovan Edwards of the Michigan Wolverines looks for yards in front of Braxton Strong of the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Senior running backs
It was one of the best rushing days of the year, spearheaded by U-M’s senior duo and highlighted by an oft-forgotten third senior. Kalel Mullings ran 12 times for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns. On the first drive of the second half, he ran four times for 74 yards and changed the game entirely. Donovan Edwards took his 10 carries for 65 yards and his four grabs for 17 yards; his final two rushes went for 24 yards and then a 20-yard touchdown. Last but not least, Tavierre Dunlap got one rush in the contest and took it for 20 yards and the first touchdown of his career. All told, the trio ran 23 times for 177 yards and five touchdowns.
“It felt amazing,” Mullings said. “This is my last game in the Big House. Me and (Donovan Edwards) were actually talking about. Both of our last plays were touchdowns. There’s nothing more you could ask for. It just felt amazing to be able to help the team win, help get the run game going, and be able to make some plays.”
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Dominic Zvada
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2024-11-25 11:12:00
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