![Jim Harbaugh raises his hands in victory at the end of the game. Michigan defeated Minnesota 29-26 on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.]()
1 of 56![Michigan's defense has given up 53 points and 847 yards in offense in its last two games, but still ranks No. 2 in many categories.]()
2 of 56![Michigan's defense puts up a wall and stops Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner at the less-than-1-yard line on the quarterback sneak to preserve the lead and the win.]()
3 of 56![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh tries to get his players, including Taco Charlton, back off the field when the final play was still under review.]()
4 of 56![Michigan's Joe Kerridge (36), Tyree Kinnel (23) and A.J. Williams (84) carry the Little Brown Jug off the field after winning it back from Minnesota 29-26 on Halloween night, Oct. 31, 2015, in Minneapolis.]()
5 of 56![Brenda Kerridge cheers on the Michigan Wolverines as they make their way onto the field including her son, starting fullback Joe Kerridge.]()
6 of 56![Minnesota starting quarterback Mitch Leidner carries a "Jerrysota" flag for their former coach Jerry Kill that had to step down due to health reasons.]()
7 of 56![Michigan's Jake Rudock is hammered by Minnesota's Andrew Stelter after scrambling and then sliding in the third quarter. Rudock left the field and did not return the rest of the game.]()
8 of 56![Michigan's Jake Rudock is hammered after scrambling and then sliding by Minnesota's Andrew Stelter in the third quarter.]()
9 of 56![Michigan's Jabrill Peppers returns a punt 41 yards to the 29-yard line in the second quarter. Peppers had a big game on offense, defense and special teams to lead the Wolverines to a 29-26 victory, which ended with a goal-line stand.]()
10 of 56![Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight throws in the fourth quarter.]()
11 of 56![Michigan's Dymonte Thomas tips a pass to a waiting Brandon Lingen for the reception and leads to the field goal that put Minnesota up 16-14 just before halftime.]()
12 of 56![Minnesota's James Johannesson is stuffed by Michigan's Ryan Glasgow in the first quarter.]()
13 of 56![Michigan's Da'Mario Jones can't pull in a long pass in front of Minnesota's Eric Murray in the first quarter.]()
14 of 56![Minnesota's Briean Boddy-Calhoun intercepts a tipped pass from Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock and moves it upfield in the first quarter.]()
15 of 56![Costumed fans from both school fill the stands and cheer on their teams during the Michigan, Minnesota game .]()
16 of 56![Michigan's Amara Darboh moves the ball upfield after a reception in front of Minnesota's Jalen Myrick in the first quarter.]()
17 of 56![A Michigan fan, dressed in appropriate costume, dances along with the Halloween dressed fans at the game.]()
18 of 56![Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock throws in the first quarter.]()
19 of 56![Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner is pulled down by Michigan's Jabrill Peppers as Leidner runs out of the pocket in the second quarter.]()
20 of 56![Michigan's Jake Rudock is hit by Minnesota's Connor Mayes as he throws a completion to Jake Butt in the second quarter.]()
21 of 56![Michigan's Jehuy Chesson pulls in a rocket of a pass for a touchdown reception over Minnesota's Duke McGhee in the second quarter.]()
22 of 56![Minnesota's Drew Wolitarsky dives for the end zone with Michigan's Channing Stribling defending in the fourth quarter. Initially ruled a touchdown, after review, Wolitarsky was ruled down when his knees were on the ground at the one yard line.]()
23 of 56![Michigan's Jehuy Chesson hangs onto the ball all the way to the ground during a touchdown reception over Minnesota's Duke McGhee in the second quarter.]()
24 of 56![Michigan's Jabrill Peppers is pulled down by Minnesota's Cody Poock before Poock intercepted the ball in the second quarter. After review, Poock was called for a penalty and Michigan retained possession.]()
25 of 56![Minnesota's Cody Poock appears to intercept a pass intended for Michigan's Jabrill Peppers in the second quarter. After review, Poock was called for a penalty, nullifying his interception.]()
26 of 56![Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock lays on the ground after fumbling the ball to Minnesota in the second quarter.]()
27 of 56![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on from the sidelines after quarterback Jake Rudock fumbled the ball and Minnesota recovered in the second quarter.]()
28 of 56![4. Michigan (6-2, 3-1) – The Wolverines got plenty of help from some terrible clock management from Minnesota, but credit is due for making a huge stop on the final play against a team that was riding all sorts of emotion. Any road win is tough to discredit, and the Wolverines remain in the thick of the race in the East. Last week: 5.]()
29 of 56![Michigan's Amara Darboh goes into the air and pulls down a two-point conversion over Minnesota's Adekunle Ayinde in the fourth quarter.]()
30 of 56![Officials confer on the field as Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and medical personnel see to injured quarterback Jake Rudock in the third quarter.]()
31 of 56![Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock is escorted off the field after getting injured in the third quarter.]()
32 of 56![Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock celebrates with Jabrill Peppers after Peppers' run into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.]()
33 of 56![Michigan's Jabrill Peppers can't hang onto an interception intended for Minnesota's Brandon Lingen in the fourth quarter.]()
34 of 56![Minnesota's KJ Maye and Drew Wolitarsky celebrate what they thought was the go-ahead touchdown by Wolitarsky but after review, Wolitarsky was ruled down at 1-yard line in the fourth quarter.]()
35 of 56![Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner is saved by Michigan's James Ross in the fourth quarter.]()
36 of 56![Michigan's Delano Hill runs into the helmet of Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner as he is being sacked by James Ross in the fourth quarter. The fans were hoping for a roughing the quarterback call but no call was made.]()
37 of 56![A Michigan fan dressed in a tiger costume, who had been waving a University of Michigan flag and running around the field while Minnesota was driving down the field, is apprehended in the fourth quarter.]()
38 of 56![A Michigan fan dressed in a tiger costume, waving a University of Michigan flag runs around the field while Minnesota was driving down the field.]()
39 of 56![A Halloween themed Minnesota victory turned into a frightening finish for the Gophers as Michigan's defense held onto a victory.]()
40 of 56![Michigan wide receiver Adam Mayer drives the ball upfield in the third quarter.]()
41 of 56![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh shakes hands with numerous Minnesota players and coaches but did not shake hands with interim head coach Tracy Claeys on the field.]()
42 of 56![Michigan wide receiver Jehu Chesson is greeted by Wolverine fans as he makes his way off the field after the victory over Minnesota.]()
43 of 56![The real Jim Harbaugh arrives at TCF Stadium in Minneapolis and is greeted by several Halloween impersonators before the Wolverines' game against the Minnesota Gophers on Halloween night, October 31, 2015.]()
44 of 56![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh arrives to TCF Stadium and is greeted by a familiar face, and wardrobe, Michigan fan Matt Lydens, who dressed as the usually khaki clad head coach.]()
45 of 56![Harbaughs abound as Abby Wilkinson dresses as the khaki-clad one.]()
46 of 56![Harbaughs abound with Tom Reuder dressed as the Michigan head coach outside the stadium before the game.]()
47 of 56![Khaki-clad Michigan fan Matt Lydens was one of a number of Jim Harbaugh impersonators on Halloween night before the Wolverines' road game against the Minnesota Gophers.]()
48 of 56![Minnesota mascot Goldy can't hide even in costume as he cruises around the stadium before the game.]()
49 of 56![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh heads out to the field for warm-ups.]()
50 of 56![Minnesota interim head coach Tracy Claeys stands at the center of the field before the game against Michigan.]()
51 of 56![Michigan quarterbacks Shane Morris, Jake Rudock, and Wilton Speight head out to the field to warm up.]()
52 of 56![Michigan wide receiver Freddy Canteen gets hoisted by cornerback Jourdan Lewis during warm-ups.]()
53 of 56![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh throws during warm-ups.]()
54 of 56![Jim Harbaugh will make his coaching debut at Memorial Stadium where he played as UM quarterback in the mid-1980s.]()
55 of 56![Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock throws during warm-ups.]()
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Final stats
Passing
Jake Rudock (U-M): 13-of-21, 140 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception, 1 fumble lost
Wilton Speight (U-M): 3-of-6, 29 yards, 1 touchdown
Mitch Leidner (MINN): 16-of-33, 317 yards, 1 touchdown
Rushing
Drake Johnson (U-M): 10 carries, 55 yards
Jabrill Peppers (U-M): 4 carries, 16 yards, 1 touchdown
Joe Kerridge (U-M): 3 carries, 7 yards, 1 touchdown
Rodney Smith (MINN): 12 carries, 74 yards
Mitch Leidner (MINN): 10 carries, 37 yards, 1 touchdown
Shannon Brooks (MINN): 12 carries, 33 yards
Receiving
Amara Darboh (U-M): 6 catches, 73 yards
Jake Butt (U-M): 4 catches, 38 yards
Jehu Chesson (U-M): 3 catches, 33 yards, 2 touchdowns
Brandon Lingen (MINN): 5 catches, 111 yards
Rashad Still (MINN): 2 catches, 69 yards, 1 touchdown
Special Teams
Jabrill Peppers (U-M): 84 return yards (41 punt, 43 kick)
Blake O'Neill (U-M): 5 punts, 220 yards
Ryan Santoso (MINN): 4 field goals (23, 30, 32, 47), 2-of-2 extra points
Michigan wins with big goal line stand
Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner threw a 23-yard pass to Drew Wolitarsky with 19 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Two plays later, from the 1/2-yard line, Leidner attempted to score on a quarterback keeper, but was unable to cross the plane. The Wolverines won, 29-26.
Wolverines retake lead
Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight, in for the injured Jake Rudock, completed his first career pass with 8:22 left in the fourth quarter. Six plays and two more completions later, Speight had his first career touchdown pass -- a 12-yard connection with Jehu Chesson -- to put U-M ahead 27-26. The Wolverines converted the two-point attempt, with a pass from Speight to Amara Darboh. With 4:57 left in regulation, Michigan has a 29-26 lead.
Santoso hits his fourth field goal
Ryan Santoso added to Minnesota's lead on a 47-yard field goal with 11:43 remaining in the fourth quarter. It was his fourth field goal of the game, putting the Gophers up 26-21.
Rudock leaves game in third quarter
Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock left in the third quarter after being hit in the upper body, causing his helmet to fly off. The hit was reminiscent of the hit on Shane Morris last year -- at Michigan Stadium against Minnesota -- that caused him to have a concussion. Rudock was replaced by Wilton Speight.
Rudock returned to the sideline early in the fourth quarter. According to the U-M radio broadcast, trainers were looking at a possible back injury. His status to return is unknown. According to ESPN's Holly Rowe, Rudock will not return.
Leidner takes it in, gives Gophers lead
On third-and-one Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner gave his team back the lead on a 24-yard keeper. The extra point put the Gophers ahead 23-21 with 5:49 to go in the third quarter.
The Michigan defense, to this point, has been prone to the big play on the ground and in the air.
Peppers gives U-M lead to start second half
Jabrill Peppers, lined up in the wildcat formation, scored for Michigan on a 6-yard run with 12:01 to go in the third quarter. The extra point gave the Wolverines a 21-16 lead.
Four plays earlier, Peppers took the third down hand off from Jake Rudock, and then pitched it to Jehu Chesson who completed the end around for 22 yards. A defensive pass interference flag on Minnesota also extended the drive.
First half stats
Passing
Jake Rudock (U-M): 9-of-16, 100 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
Mitch Leidner (MINN): 8-of-19, 179 yards, 1 touchdown
Rushing
De'Veon Smith (U-M): 7 carries, 15 yards
Joe Kerridge (U-M): 3 carries, 7 yards, 1 touchdown
Rodney Smith (MINN): 6 carries, 40 yards
Receiving
Amara Darboh (U-M): 4 catches, 43 yards
Jehu Chesson (U-M): 1 catch, 13 yards, 1 touchdown
Brandon Lingen (MINN): 3 catches, 85 yards
Rashad Still (MINN): 2 catches, 69 yards, 1 touchdown
Special Teams
Jabrill Peppers (U-M): 84 return yards (41 punt, 43 kick)
Ryan Santoso (MINN): 3 field goals (23, 30, 32)
Minnesota goes into half with lead
Ryan Santoso made a 32-yard field goal attempt -- his third of the game -- as time expired in the first half to give the Gophers a 16-14 lead at the break.
Gophers find the end zone
After forcing Michigan to punt, Minnesota needed only three plays to score its first touchdown of the night. Mitch Leidner connected with Rashad Still on a 52-yard pass-and-catch. With 4:17 to go in the second quarter, Michigan has a 14-13 lead.
Minnesota chips away at U-M lead
After Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks and quarterback Mitch Leidner broke free for 11- and 12-yard runs, respectively, the Michigan defense clamped down in the red zone yet again. Ryan Santoso hit his second field goal of the half -- a 30-yard attempt -- to cut the Michigan lead to 14-6 with 7:36 to go in the half.
U-M adds to lead
After Michigan's defense forced Minnesota to punt, Jabrill Peppers returned it 43 yards to give the offense good field position. Five plays later, Jake Rudock found Jehu Chesson for a 13-yard touchdown pass. With 12:14 left in the first half, the Wolverines lead 14-3. Peppers has 84 total return yards so far.
Wolverines take 7-3 lead
Michigan answered Minnesota's field goal with a 1-yard touchdown run from fullback Joe Kerridge. U-M went 57 yards in eight plays and leads 7-3 with :38 to go in the first. With his first touchdown of the season, Kerridge joins Sione Houma (three touchdowns) as the only other fullback on the roster to score a touchdown this year.
Michigan goal line stand holds Minnesota to field goal
A strong defensive stand from the Wolverines held the Gophers to a 23-yard field goal from Ryan Santoso. With 4:47 to go in the first quarter, Minnesota leads 3-0.
Michigan's first drive comes to abrupt end
After converting on one third-and-six, Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock was picked off on his second -- an attempted shovel pass to De'Veon Smith. It's still scoreless with 7:19 to go in the first quarter.
Start delayed
According to ESPN, kickoff is delayed until 7:10 p.m., ET. The game will start on ESPN3 and the WatchESPN app, and then move to ESPN.
Harris doesn't make trip
Angelique Chengelis of The News reported earlier today that Michigan receiver Drake Harris did not make the trip to Minneapolis. According to a post Harris made on his Instagram account, he sprained his ankle yesterday in practice.
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