6:44 1Q: Mullings TD; Michigan leads Northwestern, 7-0

It did not take long for the Wolverines to take advantage of Aamir Hall's first career interception.

Davis Warren led them on an 11-play, 53-yard drive, culminating in Kalel Mullings' two-yard touchdown run.

Among the key plays was a third-down pass to Colston Loveland, who was interfered with, giving Michigan a first and goal at Northwestern's 2-yard line.

12:35 1Q: Michigan gets interception, good field position

Northwestern was having a little bit of success driving down the field but Jack Lausch threw a pass that Aamir Hall intercepted, giving Michigan the ball at its own 47-yard line.

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For the Wolverines, the equation is simple: Beat Northwestern on Saturday and they're in a bowl game.

Lose and they will have to go on the road and beat No. 2 Ohio State next weekend in Columbus.

Michigan has lost four of its last five games and is coming off a bye. The Wolverines have beaten the Wildcats seven straight times and 12 of the last 13 meetings.

Northwestern has lost three of its last four games, including a 31-7 loss last week to Ohio State.

Michigan vs. Northwestern