Michigan vs. Rutgers: Which Defense Played Better Vs. MSU

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Defensive Stats Vs. MSU: Which Defense Played them Better?

Answer: Although both defenses yielded 27 points, beyond the score the Rutgers defense played better

Rutgers.....Michigan.....Category
27.....................27..............Points
50..................126.............Rushing Yds
1.3...................3.3..............Yds/Carry
319.................323.............Passing Yds
369................449.............Total Yds
23.....................20.............1st Downs
7/17.................4/14...........3rd Down Conversions
2/4...................1/1.............4th Down Conversions
7.........................0.............MSU Turnovers
7/52...............6/65............MSU Penalties

I think even comparing Rutgers Defense to the Michigan Defense is sacrilegious
The passing yardage difference has been explained (weak corners exploited)
The rushing yardage needs further understanding. Rutgers shut them down. Michigan did not

THE DECIDING DIFFERENCE
The biggest glaring difference by a MILE is 7 turnovers caused by Rutgers, 0 turnovers caused by Michigan
That is by far the single biggest reason Rutgers won and Michigan lost

 

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