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Saturday, 1 October, 2011 11:18 PM

Undefeated Wolverines buries Golden Gophers for first Big 10 win

PHOTO BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com U-M Athletic Director David Brandon and Sportscaster Jim Brandstatter inside Michigan Stadium on Aug. 24, 2011.

by Garrett Godwin ggodwin82@yahoo.com

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The Little Brown Jug stays in Ann Arbor for another season, as the 19th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (5-0) remains undefeated to completely shut out the Minnesota Golden Gophers for their first Big Ten win by the score of 58-0.

Michigan dominated the first half, which began in the first quarter with a 80-yard drive that ended with a three-yard touchdown run from Vincent Smith, which was then followed by another drive of 75 yards that led to a run from Denard Robinson that gave them 14-0. They started the second quarter with a halfback pass from Drew Dileo, another touchdown, and a 26-yard field goal that resulted in 31-0.

The Wolverines were in possession of the ball after a fumble recovery, and ended the half with another touchdown by the score of 38-0.

Gardner took over for Robinson as Wolverines quarterback, but Michigan continues with a touchdown and a 32-yard field goal in the third quarter with 48-0. In the final quarter, Michigan fumbled yet recovered the ball that ended their drive with a 38-yard field goal. Later, cornerback Courtney Avery made a 83-yard fumble recovery touchdown for the Wolverines, who had the chance to scored in the final seconds, but coach Brady Hoke decided to deferred.

Michigan hopes to keep their streak going when they played their first road game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois next Saturday night at 7p; check your local listings.

For more information on the Michigan Wolverines or to purchase tickets, visit www.mgoblue.com.

Related Story: Michigan beats EMU, 31 - 3 for Hoke's third win in a row

 

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One of two new scoreboards that were under construction at Michigan Stadium on April 27, 2011.

 

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Brandon and Brandstatter discussed the upcoming football season and much more.

 

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Denard Robinson and David Molk's spaces in the locker room at the Big House.

 

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AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo poses for a picture in front of the big block "M" in the middle of the field.