Michigan, Michigan State Pull Off Weekend Wins to Remain Undefeated – Highlights and Photos

Author Anne Erickson

October 10th, 2021 9:56 PM

It was a rough weekend for the Lions, but both Michigan and Michigan State pulled off victories on Saturday (Oct. 9) to remain undefeated this season.

For Michigan, it was a win on the road against Nebraska in front of a fired-up crowd. The final score was 32-29. Following the win, the Wolverines are 6-0 for the season.

Meanwhile, Michigan State towered over Rutgers on the road, 31-13. With the win, Michigan State is also 6-0 for the season, marking only the ninth time in school history the Spartans have started 6-0.

Check out photo highlights below!

• Michigan v Nebraska

  Share

  LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 9: Teammates surround running back Hassan Haskins #25 of the Michigan Wolverines after scoring a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first half at Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

• Michigan v Nebraska

  Share

  LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 9: Quarterback Adrian Martinez #2 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers passes against the Michigan Wolverines in the second half at Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

• Michigan v Nebraska

  Share

  LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 9: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines walks the sidelines in the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
• Michigan v Nebraska

  Share

  LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 9: Quarterback Adrian Martinez #2 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers runs from defensive end Mike Morris #90 of the Michigan Wolverines and defensive lineman Christopher Hinton #15 in the second half at Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

• Michigan v Nebraska

  Share

  LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 9: Tight end Austin Allen #11 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers scores against linebacker Josh Ross #12 of the Michigan Wolverines and defensive back R.J. Moten #6 in the second half at Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

• Michigan v Nebraska

  Share

  LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 9: Wide receiver Levi Falck #88 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers scores against defensive back R.J. Moten #6 of the Michigan Wolverines in the second half at Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
• Michigan v Nebraska

  Share

  LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 9: Tight end Erick All #83 of the Michigan Wolverines runs in open field against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

• Michigan v Nebraska

  Share

  LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 9: Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a late turnover against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

• Michigan v Nebraska

  Share

  LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 9: Defensive back Daxton Hill #30 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a defensive stop in the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
• Michigan v Nebraska

  Share

  LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 9: Defensive end Kechaun Bennett #52 of the Michigan Wolverines and defensive back Caden Kolesar #35 and running back Leon Franklin #40 celebrate the win after the win at Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

• Michigan v Nebraska

  Share

  LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 9: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines leads the team on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

• Michigan v Nebraska

  Share

  LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 9: Running back Hassan Haskins #25 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with lineman Karsen Barnhart #52 after scoring against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
• Michigan State v Rutgers

  Share

  PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Drew Jordan #2 and Jacub Panasiuk #96 of the Michigan State Spartans sack quarterback Noah Vedral #0 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half of a game at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

• Michigan State v Rutgers

  Share

  PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Quarterback Payton Thorne #10 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after a touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

• Michigan State v Rutgers

  Share

  PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Head coach Mel Tucker of the Michigan State Spartans reacts on the sidelines during the second half of a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
• Michigan State v Rutgers

  Share

  PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Head coach Mel Tucker of the Michigan State Spartans looks on from the sidelines during the first half of a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

• Michigan State v Rutgers

  Share

  PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Michigan State Spartans runs against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half of a game at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

• Michigan State v Rutgers

  Share

  PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Michigan State Spartans attempts to get past Tyshon Fogg #8 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the third quarter of a game at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
• Michigan State v Rutgers

  Share

  PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Matt Alaimo #10 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights is tackled by Xavier Henderson #3 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first half of a game at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

• Michigan State v Rutgers

  Share

  PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Alijah Clark #15 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights scoops the ball after Jalen Nailor #8 of the Michigan State Spartans loses control after being hit by Olakunle Fatukasi #3 during a game at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

• Michigan State v Rutgers

  Share

  PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09: Jacob Slade #64 of the Michigan State Spartans attempts to block a pass by quarterback Noah Vedral #0 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half of a game at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Sign me up for the 101 WRIF Cybercrew email newsletter!

Join the 101 WRIF Cybercrew to get everything that rocks sent right to your inbox from The Riff! You’ll get updates on concerts and your favorite bands, along with exclusive chances to win. Plus news and stories from all around metro Detroit!

First Name *

Last Name

Email *

Subscribe

By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.

Author Anne Erickson

Category:

• Anne Erickson
• Everything Detroit