Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said the Wolverines won the state championship Angelique S. Chengelis, The Detroit News
Ann Arbor — Michigan linebacker and co-captain Khaleke Hudson has a knack for punt blocking and he did it again in the win over Michigan State on Saturday.
Hudson has five punt blocks in his career after he blocked a punt early in the fourth quarter to give Michigan the ball at the MSU 22-yard line. Michigan needed one play, a 22-yard pass from Shea Patterson to Nico Collins, to score and take a 34-10 lead.
“Just max focus and executing your job,” Hudson said. “There were two punt returns I was close to blocking the punt and on the third one, I knew the guy was going to over pursuit, so I took it under him and I kept my eyes on the ball and ended up blocking the punt.”
Hudson had two blocked punts last season, including one for a safety in the Peach Bowl.
He carried the Paul Bunyan Trophy after the win on Saturday at Michigan Stadium. Hudson said it was a highlight “just having the Paul Bunyan trophy in our hands again for another year and being able to run around with it on the field, show our fans and to celebrate with the team.”
Nearly realized a goal
Quinn Nordin was 3-for-3 on field goals, making them from 28, 49 and 33 yards. He made the 49-yard field goal with 2:13 left in the third quarter, giving Michigan a 27-10 lead.
“He comes in and hits a 49-yarder from the right hash,” Harbaugh said. “He told me when I was recruiting him that someday he was going to kick a 49-yarder from the right hash to beat Michigan State. So that was kind of a cool moment after he kicked that. I walked out there and reminded him of that. That was a big kick at that moment of the game.”
Quotable
Michigan receiver Ronnie Bell on the 98-yard scoring drive that culminated with Patterson’s 5-yard touchdown pass to Nick Eubanks with 4:18 left in the first half: “It was huge. I don’t think any of us realized it was at the 2. We thought it was on the 1 and everybody was saying, ‘Let’s take it 99,’ and that’s what we did. The O line executed it and everybody executed. It was a huge drive. Once we put points on the board, you could just feel it rolling. We just stepped on it and kept it going.”
angelique.chengelis@detroitnews.com
Twitter: @chengelis
![From left, Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas, linebacker Devin Gil and running back Hassan Haskins carry the Paul Bunyan trophy up the tunnel after the 44-10 win over Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.]()
1 of 110![Michigan players carry the Paul Bunyan Trophy (sporting yellow pants and a winged helmet) into the tunnel to the delight of the home fans after a decisive 44-10 victory over Michigan State.]()
2 of 110![Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio, left, and Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh shake hands after the Wolverines defeated the Spartans.]()
3 of 110![Michigan defensive captain Khaleke Hudson parades around the field with the Paul Bunyan Trophy (sporting yellow pants and a winged helmet).]()
4 of 110![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh congratulates offensive captain Ben Bredeson after the Wolverines' final touchdown late in the fourth quarter.]()
5 of 110![Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio quietly answer questions from reporters after his team's fifth loss in a row.]()
6 of 110![Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) and linebacker Josh Ross celebrate the victory.]()
7 of 110![Michigan tight end Nick Eubanks makes a leaping touchdown catch in the second quarter.]()
8 of 110![Michigan offensive lineman Andrew Vastardis (68) and linebacker Adam Shibley celebrate the victory.]()
9 of 110![Michigan linebacker Josh Uche (6) and captain Ben Bredeson (74) celebrate the victory.]()
10 of 110![Michigan defensive captain Khaleke Hudson parades around the field with the Paul Bunyan Trophy (sporting yellow pants and a winged helmet).]()
11 of 110![Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas (1) knocks Michigan State tight end Trenton Gillison back almost to the goal line with the Spartans pinned deep in their own territory. Michigan teammates Cameron McGrone (44) and Taylor Upshaw (91) were also in on the play.]()
12 of 110![Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas (1) knocks Michigan State tight end Trenton Gillison back almost to the goal line with the Spartans pinned deep in their own territory. Michigan teammates Cameron McGrone (44) and Taylor Upshaw (91) were also in on the play.]()
13 of 110![Michigan running back Tru Wilson finds some running room as Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson blocks Michigan State linebacker Tyriq Thompson in the second half.]()
14 of 110![Michigan fans cheer as the Wolverines steamroll the Spartans in the fourth quarter.]()
15 of 110![While scrammbling away from pressure, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Cornelius Johnson in the fourth quarter to cap the scoring. Patterson threw for 384 yards and four touchdowns in the 44-10 victory.]()
16 of 110![Michigan freshman wide receiver Cornelius Johnson races for the end zone with a touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.]()
17 of 110![Michigan freshman wide receiver Cornelius Johnson dances into the end zone after catching a touchdown pass from Shea Patterson in the fourth quarter.]()
18 of 110![Michigan offensive linemen Jalen Mayfield (73), Chuck Filiaga (66), and wide receiver Tarik Black (7) congratulate wide receiver Nico Collins (4) on his fourth-quarter touchdown reception.]()
19 of 110![Michigan fans cheer as the Wolverines steamroll the Spartans in the fourth quarter.]()
20 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones eludes diving Michigan State safety David Dowell while racing to the end zone for an apparent touchdown in the fourth quarter. A video review showed he stepped out of bounds and the Wolverines had to settle for a field goal.]()
21 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones races along the sidelines to the end zone for an apparent touchdown in the fourth quarter. A video review showed he stepped out of bounds and the Wolverines had to settle for a field goal.]()
22 of 110![Michigan linebacker Jordan Glasgow (29) and defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) pressure Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke into throwing an incomplete pass.]()
23 of 110![Michigan linebacker Khaleke Hudson blocks a fourth-quarter punt by Michigan State punter Josh Hartbarger.]()
24 of 110![Michigan linebacker Khaleke Hudson blocks a fourth-quarter punt by Michigan State punter Josh Hartbarger.]()
25 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins hauls in a touchdown pass in front of Michigan State safety David Dowell in the fourth quarter.]()
26 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins celebrates his fourth-quarter touchdown reception.]()
27 of 110![Michigan defensive back Lavert Hill intercepts a fourth-quarter pass after it bounced off the fingertips of Michigan State wide receiver Cody White in the fourth quarter.]()
28 of 110![Michigan defensive back Lavert Hill intercepts a fourth-quarter pass after it bounced off the fingertips of Michigan State wide receiver Cody White in the fourth quarter.]()
29 of 110![Michigan linebacker Khaleke Hudson clobbers Michigan State wide receiver Tre Mosley on an incomplete pass play in the second half.]()
30 of 110![Michigan running back Tru Wilson is buried beneath a wave of Michigan State defenders, including Jacub Panasiuk (96), Noah Harvey (45), Mike Panasiuk (72), Raequan Williams (99) and Tyriq Thompson (17), on this second-half play.]()
31 of 110![Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke looks to escape Michigan linebacker Jordan Glasgow on this second-half play.]()
32 of 110![Michigan linebacker Devin Gil carries the Paul Bunyon trophy after the game.]()
33 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (9) mimics the Paul Bunyan trophy after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter.]()
34 of 110![Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass in the second half. Patterson threw for 384 yards and four touchdowns against the Spartans.]()
35 of 110![Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas intercepts a pass intended for Michigan State wide receiver Julian Barnett in the second half.]()
36 of 110![Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas (1) celebrates along with teammates Brad Hawkins (20) and Daxton Hill (30) after intercepting a Brian Lewerke pass in the second half.]()
37 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones eludes Michigan State linebacker Noah Harvey on his way to the end zone for a third-quarter touchdown.]()
38 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones absorbs a hit from Michigan State linebacker Antjuan Simmons as he dives into the end zone for a third-quarter touchdown.]()
39 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones absorbs a hit from Michigan State linebacker Antjuan Simmons as he dives into the end zone for a third-quarter touchdown.]()
40 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Giles Jackson leaps over Michigan State cornerback Kalon Gervin during a run in the first half.]()
41 of 110![Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass on the run in the first half.]()
42 of 110![The two teams exchanged angry words and several players had to be separated after the game.]()
43 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Brendan White tries to separate teammate Mike Sainristil and Michigan State safety Xavier Henderson as they exchange angry words after the game.]()
44 of 110![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh screams at the officials in the first half.]()
45 of 110![Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio yells at an official during the third quarter.]()
46 of 110![Michigan linebacker Cameron McGrone tackles Michigan State running back Elijah Collins during the third quarter.]()
47 of 110![Michigan State wide receiver Julian Barnett makes a diving catch in the first half.]()
48 of 110![Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke throws a pass during the third quarter.]()
49 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Giles Jackson runs the ball during the third quarter.]()
50 of 110![Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey participates in a trick play involving two quarterbacks in the third quarter.]()
51 of 110![Michigan tight end Sean McKeon hauls in a pass for a first down during the third quarter.]()
52 of 110![Michigan tight end Sean McKeon signals first down after completing a pass for 27 yards during the third quarter.]()
53 of 110![Michigan place kicker Quinn Nordin watches his successful 49-yard field goal in the third quarter.]()
54 of 110![Michigan place kicker Quinn Nordin watches his successful 49-yard field goal in the third quarter.]()
55 of 110![Michigan defensive lineman Carlo Kemp, left, and defensive lineman Kwity Paye tackle Michigan State running back Elijah Collins during the third quarter.]()
56 of 110![Michigan State wide receiver Cody White is stopped just short of the goal line by Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas (1) and defensive back Josh Metellus in the first quarter.]()
57 of 110![Michigan running back Hassan Haskins leaps over the goal line for a touchdown in the second quarter.]()
58 of 110![Michigan tight end Nick Eubanks makes a leaping touchdown catch in the second quarter.]()
59 of 110![Michigan tight end Nick Eubanks (82) celebrates his touchdown pass in the second quarter.]()
60 of 110![Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Nick Eubanks (82) in the second quarter.]()
61 of 110![Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson is sacked in the first quarter.]()
62 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins lets a pass slip through his fingers in the first quarter.]()
63 of 110![Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke runs the ball in the first quarter.]()
64 of 110![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh talks with linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) before the team ran out onto the field before the game.]()
65 of 110![Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass in the first quarter.]()
66 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins makes a leaping catch in the second quarter.]()
67 of 110![Michigan State running back Elijah Collins is tackled by Michigan defensive lineman Michael Danna in the second quarter.]()
68 of 110![Michigan State running back Brandon Wright is tackled for a loss by Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) and linebacker Khaleke Hudson in the second quarter.]()
69 of 110![Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson runs the ball for a first down in the second quarter.]()
70 of 110![Michigan defenders Daxton Hill (30), Jordan Glasgow and Gemon Green take down Michigan State receiver Brandon Sowards in the first half.]()
71 of 110![Michigan running back Zach Charbonnet runs the ball in the first half.]()
72 of 110![Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke hands the ball off in the first half.]()
73 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Giles Jackson shakes a Michigan State defender while gaining some yardage in the first half.]()
74 of 110![Michigan State defensive tackle Raequan Williams (99) and safety Xavier Henderson tackle Michigan wide receiver Giles Jackson in the first half.]()
75 of 110![Michigan State fullback Max Rosenthal catches a touchdown pass in the first half.]()
76 of 110![Michigan's Giles Jackson tries to leap over a Michigan State defender on a kick return in the first half.]()
77 of 110![Michigan State defenders, led by linebacker Noah Harvey (45), tackle Michigan running back Zach Charbonnet in the first half.]()
78 of 110![From left, Wolverine Trooper Jon Leopold, of Goodrich, and Sparty Trooper Sheldon Ewers, of Jackson, raise money for The ChadTough Foundation by posing for photos with fans outside of Michigan Stadium before the game.]()
79 of 110![The Paul Bunyan Trophy, awarded to the winner of the annual Michigan vs. Michigan State rivalry football game, greets Michigan players in the dressing room at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won it last year in East Lansing and will defend it today.]()
80 of 110![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh arrives at Michigan Stadium before the game.]()
81 of 110![Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio arrives at Michigan Stadium before the game.]()
82 of 110![Angela Lewerke, mother of Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke, chants "Go Green, Go White!" at Michigan fan Greg White, right, of Wyandotte, as the MSU players arrive outside Michigan Stadium before the game. Angela Lewerke is from Phoenix, Arizona.]()
83 of 110![From left, friends Jessica Bell and Amanda Niswander, both from Charlevoix, hang out in opposing team's gear before the game.]()
84 of 110![Matt Teets, of Grand Rapids, rallies fellow Michigan fans while tailgating before the game.]()
85 of 110![Retired NFL wide receiver Victor Cruz helps make tailgating treats while taping a segment of ESPN's "Tailgate Nation" with Linda Knarre, of Shelby Township. ]()
86 of 110![Michigan State players arrive at Michigan Stadium with their helmets on before the game.]()
87 of 110![Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson arrives before the game.]()
88 of 110![Michigan fan Greg White, of Wyandotte, takes pictures of MSU players arriving outside Michigan Stadium before the game.]()
89 of 110![Michigan fans watch as the players arrive outside Michigan Stadium before the game.]()
90 of 110![Michigan State takes the field for warm-ups.]()
91 of 110![Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass during warm-ups.]()
92 of 110![Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh keeps an eye on his players during warm-ups.]()
93 of 110![Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio keeps an eye on his players during warm-ups.]()
94 of 110![The Michigan Marching Band takes the field before the game.]()
95 of 110![Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes tries to pump up his teammates before the start of the game.]()
96 of 110![Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio runs with his players during pregame warmups.]()
97 of 110![Michigan defensive back Lavert Hill breaks up a pass intended for Michigan State wide receiver C.J. Hayes in the first half.]()
98 of 110![Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke completed 17 of 30 passes for 166 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. *** Michigan defeats Michigan State 44-10 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 16, 2019. (John T. Greilick, The Detroit News)]()
99 of 110![Michigan tight end Nick Eubanks beats Michigan State safety Xavier Henderson to haul in a touchdown pass from Shea Patterson in the second quarter.]()
100 of 110![Michigan State wide receiver Cody White gains some yardage in the first half.]()
101 of 110![Michigan State wide receiver Cody White gains some yardage in the first half. White led Spartan receivers with six catches for 78 yards.]()
102 of 110![Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke tries to gain some yardage on the ground against the Wolverines.]()
103 of 110![Michigan defensive lineman Michael Danna (4) and linebacker Jordan Glasgow (29) tackle Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke.]()
104 of 110![Michigan State running back Elijah Collins led the Spartans ground attack with 27 yards on 12 carries.]()
105 of 110![Michigan State running back Elijah Collins fights for extra yardage against Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill.]()
106 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Tarik Black hauls in a pass during the second half.]()
107 of 110![Michigan place kicker Quinn Nordin boots a 49-yard field goal in the second half. Nordin was 3 for 3 on field goal attempts.]()
108 of 110![Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell, who led the Wolverines with 150 yards on nine catches, gains some extra yardage, thanks to a block from tight end Sean McKeon on Michigan State linebacker Antjuan Simmons.]()
109 of 110![Michigan running back Tru Wilson bursts through a big hole in the Spartan defense. Wilson ran the ball 10 times for 26 yards.]()
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